Reading: Reading for Detail: B1 Lesson 2: Following the Plot and Sequence of Events in Narratives
CEFR Level: B1 (Intermediate)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading for Detail
Specific Focus: Following the Plot and Sequence of Events in Narratives
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what "plot" means in a story (the main events and their order).
- Identify the sequence of events in a short narrative.
- Recognize sequence words (like first, next, then, finally) that signal the order of events.
- Put jumbled events from a story into the correct order.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Stories are exciting because things happen in a certain order! This order of events is called the plot. Understanding the plot helps you follow the story and enjoy it more. Think about telling someone what you did yesterday – you'd tell them the events in order. It's the same when reading a story, maybe about an adventure near the Sangkae River in Battambang or a traditional Cambodian folktale.
Understanding Plot and Sequence
The plot of a narrative is the series of events that make up the story. These events happen in a specific sequence or order.
Words like First, Next, Then, After that, and Finally are often used to show the order of events.
A simple plot often has:
- Beginning: Introduces characters and setting; the start of the action.
- Middle: Main events happen; there might be a problem or challenge.
- End: The problem is solved; the story concludes.
Click the paragraph parts to hear them.
The Clever Rabbit
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Put the Story in Order!
The sentences below tell a short story, but they are mixed up. Click the sentences in the correct order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) to make the story make sense. They will appear in the "Correct Story Order" box.
Activity 2: What Happened When?
Read the short story. Then answer the questions about the sequence of events.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
Understanding the plot and sequence of events is very important for enjoying and understanding narratives. Keep looking for those sequence words!
