Mafatu’s Journey in Order

This worksheet challenges students to organize important events from Call It Courage into the correct chronological order. Students analyze key moments in Mafatu’s adventure, from his early fears to his growth in courage, and place them in sequence. This activity strengthens sequencing skills, reading comprehension, and understanding of narrative structure while reinforcing cause-and-effect relationships. Designed for grades 4-7, it helps students clearly see how the story unfolds over time.

Skills Reinforced

• Sequencing Events – Students arrange story events in logical order
• Plot Understanding – Learners identify major turning points in the story
• Cause and Effect – Builds connections between actions and outcomes
• Critical Thinking – Encourages reasoning through event analysis

Learning Benefits

• Print-and-go format – No prep required for easy use
• Supports comprehension – Helps students visualize story progression
• Flexible activity – Works for review, practice, or assessment
• Student-friendly design – Clear structure supports independent work

This worksheet helps students gain a clearer understanding of Mafatu’s journey and how each event contributes to his growth. By organizing events, learners strengthen comprehension, sequencing, and analytical thinking skills. It also reinforces understanding of how challenges and decisions shape the story. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity supports confident reading, stronger recall, and deeper engagement with the novel.