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Following two steps in order: school support outline
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Following two steps in order: school support plan
Support focus
Put two steps in order and ask what comes next.
Example situation
Cam needs to get paper and then draw a shape. Cam has a crayon but no paper. Cam is not sure what comes first.
Student words or action
First get paper. Then draw a shape.
Adult response
“Let’s look at the first direction together. Here is the part to begin with.”
A supported practice
The two steps say: get a book, then open the book.
Which step comes first and next?
An example response: Get the book first. Open it next.
A second practice
The direction says: draw a circle, then put a dot in it. Lee forgot the second step.
Which step comes first and next?
An example response: “What comes after the circle?” Then add the dot.
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. Which step comes first and next?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: Which step comes first and next?