Sequencing

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• Finally

• After

• Meanwhile

• Out

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?

• All their friends came
• Kenny opened the door. 
• John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
• Kenny was surprised. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers. 

What happened right before she watered the plants? 

• She decided to start a garden. 
• It was spring. 
• The seeds grew into flowers. 
• She planted seeds. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

To sequence means to ____________.

• Put things in order

• Tell what it's mostly about

• Figure out what is happening

• Summarize

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly. 

What happened right after they painted the parts?

• Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane. 
• They were pleased with the airplane. 
• They glued the parts together. 
• The plane did not fly. 

Graham went shopping after going to the bank.  Then, he went to Taco Bell.  
Which came last?

• Graham ate Taco Bell.
• Graham bought Taco Bell.
• Graham went shopping.
• Graham went to the bank.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.3

Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate.  He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

• Bob ate.
• Tom woke up.
• Bob went to Tom's house for a party.
• Bob woke up.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

Hunter got a cast in the hospital since he fell out a tree.  What came 1st?

• Hunter climbed a tree.
• Hunter fell out a tree.
• Hunter got a cast.
• Hunter went to the hospital.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

The first thing we had to do was build a frame for the floor of the house. Then we used a rope to raise all the wood up into the tree. Afterward, we carefully nailed the board to the frame, and soon we had a floor.

What are the transition words?

• Afterward

• Soon

• First

• Of

• Then

Andre and I headed straight for the tallest and fastest water slide in the park. ________ we reached it, we had to climb five flights of stairs to the top. ________, Andre shot down the slide. _______ it was my turn. I took a deep breath. _________ the lifeguard gave me a nudge and away I went.

Which transition words make the most sense in this story?

• First, second, third, fourth

• Before, then, suddenly, last

• After, suddenly, then, next, eventually

• Yesterday, today, tomorrow, next week