(RI.5) Sequence of Events

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What is sequencing?

Back

Sequencing is the process of putting events in the order they happen.

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What are clue words for sequencing?

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

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What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

Back

He made his bed.

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What happened in the middle of Jake and Andy's story?

Back

Jake fell and broke his leg.

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What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

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He made his snack.

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What did the class see before they ate lunch at the zoo?

Back

They saw an elephant.

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What is the first step in making a bowl of cereal?

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Pick your cereal.

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What does 'first' indicate in a sequence?

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It indicates the beginning of a series of events.

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What does 'finally' indicate in a sequence?

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It indicates the last event in a series.

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Why is sequencing important in stories?

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