Sequencing Events in Zlateh the Goat

An exceptional way to help your students follow a story is to have them track the events from it. Not only is this a great way to teach the parts of a plot, it also reinforces major events, which helps students develop greater understanding of how the events fit together to provide the overall structure of the story.

This example identifies six main events:

1. Reuven tells Aaron to bring Zlateh to the butcher so the family will have enough money for Hanukkah.
2. The family is devastated to lose Zlateh; they cry and say goodbye to her.
3. On the way to the village, a massive snowstorm hits and Aaron loses his way.
4. Aaron finds shelter in a haystack; he survives by milking and cuddling with Zlateh.
5. Aaron and Zlateh have a stronger bond than ever, and Aaron vows never to give her up.
6. On the fourth day, Aaron makes his way back home; his family is delighted about their return, and never consider taking Zlateh to the butcher shop again.

Student Instructions

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. Write a the events of the story in each description box.
3. Illustrate each event using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
4. Save and Exit