Brushing teeth

Consider this video as Gabby gets her morning started by brushing her teeth.

Gabby followed specific steps to brush her teeth, but all of the steps are out of order!

Put each step that Gabby took in the correct order in this matching activity.

Task time

There are many things we do that have steps to follow in a proper sequence.

Choose something that you can do very well that has very clear steps, like how to make your favourite snack, how to make a craft, how to play a game or how to write a story.

Let’s organize these steps using the following chart. You could also record in a method of your choice.

• What materials will you need?
• What is the first step?
• What steps follow, in order?
• What is the very last step?

Complete the Steps For How To… in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.

Check that your steps are in the proper order and that each sentence makes sense. Use this checklist for your sequencing chart:

Share what you know!

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

If possible, share your steps with a partner or your teacher. You can share out loud or share a recording of your steps.

Practice a few times before you share or record your steps.

If possible, ask your partner to fill in the checklist after you share.

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Let’s review!

What was your favourite part of this activity?

Which part of this activity would you like to try again? Why?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts I have a very good understanding of the concepts I have some understanding but need to review some more my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.