Creating a Personal Timeline
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Objective
I can construct a timeline showing important events from my life, labeled with dates.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Explain what a timeline is and what it is used for.
Describe the steps involved in creating a timeline, according to the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“List three important events that have happened in your life so far, and write down the date (or approximate date) each event occurred. Imagine you are creating a timeline of your life. Choose a starting date and an ending date for your timeline. ”
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