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Breaking schoolwork into smaller steps
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
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An example
A pretend student has to make a one-page animal report by Friday. The directions ask for three facts, a picture, and a source. The student writes “do report” on a list but does not know how to begin.
What is one clear first step?
One possible response: Read the report directions and underline its required parts.
1. A report needs an animal name and three facts. The student has not chosen an animal.
What is one clear first step?
2. A student has an animal and two facts but cannot find the approved source for a third.
What is one clear first step?
One sentence to keep
Choose one story above. Write the first thing the person could say or do.