1. Text Features: Timelines

2.  Sequence of related events arranged in chronological order What is a TIMELINE?

3. arranged in the order that things happened or came to be Chronological:

4. Timelines…  Highlight the most important events  Sequence the events  Connect the events to the main idea  Quickly see the BIG PICTURE  Understand the text  Organize ideas How can a timeline help me?

5.  1. Read articles on the biography webpage on the president of your choice  2. Record your research- what events were important?  3. Choose at least 5 important events and follow the directions and rubric to create your own timeline on your president Now it’s your turn to Create a Timeline!