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What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	sequence text structure
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Engaging Introduction to Sequence Text Structure

Lesson Title: "The Adventure of the Missing Cookies"

Hook: "The Cookie Conundrum"

As students enter the classroom, they are greeted with the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies. On their desks, each student finds a cookie jar labeled with a mysterious note:

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"Attention Detectives!
The cookies have gone missing!
But don’t worry! I left you clues.
Use your detective skills to discover what happened!
Begin by reading the first clue."

• The Cookie Bandit

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Step 1: The Mystery Clue

The first clue (placed on the board) is a simple riddle about how the cookies were made and stored. Read aloud:

"I flourished in the mix, sweetened with delight,
Baked in the oven, golden and bright.
Then into the jar, where I hoped to stay,
Until someone came to take me away."

This clue hints at the sequence of making cookies.

Step 2: Group Discussion

Divide the class into small groups and give each group additional clues written in a sequential format. For example, one group might have:

1. Step 1: Gather ingredients: flour, sugar, butter, and chocolate chips.
2. Step 2: Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
3. Step 3: Shape the dough into small balls.
4. Step 4: Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

In their groups, students will discuss the order of these steps and why sequence is important in recipes.

Step 3: Connecting to Learning

After each group shares their clues, introduce the concept of Sequence Text Structure:

• Explain that sequencing helps us understand the order in which events happen—whether it’s in a recipe, a story, or any set of instructions.
• Show how the clues they just discussed follow a clear sequence.

Transition to Lesson

Now that the students are excited and engaged with the mystery of the missing cookies, transition into the main portion of the lesson. Explain that today, they will learn more about sequence text structures and practice identifying and creating their own sequential texts with various activities related to their cookie caper!

Conclusion

End the introduction on a fun note - as each group shares their ideas about the clues, they earn "cookie points" which they can later redeem for cookies as they solve the mystery, making the connection between sequencing and the adventure come alive!

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This engaging beginning sets the stage for a lesson on sequencing by incorporating fun, teamwork, and an interactive mystery, ensuring students are invested from the start!