Sequence of Events

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What is a sequence of events?

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A sequence of events is the order in which things happen in a story or situation.

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What are clue words for sequencing?

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Clue words for sequencing include first, next, then, and finally.

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What does 'first' indicate in a sequence?

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'First' indicates the beginning of a sequence of events.

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What does 'next' indicate in a sequence?

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'Next' indicates the event that follows the first event.

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What does 'then' indicate in a sequence?

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'Then' indicates the event that happens after the previous one.

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What does 'finally' indicate in a sequence?

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'Finally' indicates the last event in a sequence.

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What is the purpose of sequencing in storytelling?

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Sequencing helps readers understand the order of events and how they relate to each other.

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What happened right before Maria opened her presents?

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They ate cake and ice cream.

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What did Jason do just before he left the house?

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Grabbed his backpack.

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Fill in the blank: I watched TV and _______ I went to bed.

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then.