Timeline/Process

An after unit activity for review that can be done individually or in small groups

Example:

Students use the vocabulary timeline to examine, process, and sort key terms in a English classroom. 

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Purpose

To identify a sequence of events or a process and understand the relationship among events/ steps in process.

Procedure

1. Identify a series of events or steps in a process and write the events/steps on 4×6 index cards.
2. On the back of each card, the student (1) defines the event/step, and (2) writes how that event/step was linked to previous events/steps and/or influenced later events/steps.
3. In groups, the teacher gives the students a pack of cards in random order.
4. Students must (1) put the events in chronological order, and (2) orally review the sequence of events/ process, explaining how each event/step was influenced by an earlier event, caused a later event, or was related in some way to another event on the timeline.
5. Students can check themselves by looking on the back of the card for the definition and the relation of this event to other events.

Modifications and extensions:

1. Teachers can have groups create cards for various events and do class review for comprehensive assessment or SOL.
2. Can be given as homework for review or individual accountability.