3.1.B
The Standard
follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a series of related sequences of action
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students listen for order and details in spoken directions. They explain the steps in their own words, carry them out, and give clear directions to others.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can repeat a three-step direction accurately and complete each action in order. The student can also give a partner clear directions using words such as first, next, and last.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may remember the actions but do them in the wrong order. They may leave out key details, change a step when repeating it, or give vague directions without sequence words.
How to Assess It
- Give one student three spoken directions: “Write your name, circle it, then place your paper in the blue tray.” Ask the student to repeat and complete them.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs cups and blocks, then have one student describe how to build a model while the partner follows without seeing it.
Ask students to explain how to pack a backpack, using first, next, then, and finally to organize the steps.
Play Direction Relay, where teams listen to three actions, repeat them to a teammate, and complete them in order.
Have students give oral directions for checking out a library book, washing hands, or ordering lunch in the cafeteria.
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Related Standards
- 4.1.B
The 4th Grade version of this standard.
- 1.1.B
follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short, related sequence of actions;
- 5.1.B
follow, restate, and give oral instructions that include multiple action steps;
- 2.1.B
follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short, related sequence of actions;
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