Ada Story Sequencing Cards

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🔬 WALT: We Are Learning To sequence story events in order

Success Criteria:

✓ I can put the story events in the right order
✓ I can use sequencing words like first, next, then, last

📚 Story Sequencing Cards for Ada Twist Scientist

1. Cut out the cards below. Work with a partner to put them in the correct order from the story.

Card A: 🌸 The Beginning

Ada sees a beautiful flower in her garden.

She wants to know more about it.

Card B: 👃 The Problem

Ada smells something very stinky!

The flower has a terrible smell.

Card C: 🤔 Ada Asks Questions

Why does the flower smell so bad?

Ada wants to find out the answer.

Card D: 🔍 Ada Investigates

Ada looks closely at the flower.

She uses her scientist skills to explore.

Card E: 💡 Ada Discovers

Ada finds out why the flower smells!

She learns something new about nature.

Card F: 😊 The End

Ada is happy she solved the mystery.

She loves being a scientist!

✏️ Sequencing Practice

2. Write the correct order of the cards using the letters A, B, C, D, E, F:

First: Card _____ Next: Card _____ Then: Card _____

Next: Card _____ Then: Card _____ Last: Card _____

3. Choose the best sequencing word to complete each sentence:

_______ Ada saw the flower.

First

Last

_______ she smelled something stinky.

First

_______ Ada was happy she solved the mystery.

Then

Last

👥 Instructions for Teachers and Groups

🎯 Dyslexia-Friendly Features:

• Large, clear fonts (minimum 14pt)
• Colour-coded cards for easy identification
• Simple, short sentences
• Visual icons to support text

📝 How to Use These Cards:

1. Small Groups (2-3 students): Cut out cards and work together to sequence
2. Pairs: One student reads, the other arranges the cards
3. Individual: Students can sequence independently, then check with a partner
4. Whole Class: Use large versions for shared sequencing on the board

🌟 Extension Activities:

• Act out each card in sequence
• Draw pictures for each event
• Retell the story using "first, next, then, last"
• Create new cards for other Ada Twist adventures