ELA Review (Sequencing)

How comfortable are you with sequencing and using transition words in your writing? (Select all that apply.)

• I don't know how to use transition words in my writing.

• I'm great at sequencing events in my writing.

• I'm great at telling the order of events in a story.

• I get confused when telling the order of events in a story.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first
• next
• then
• out

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order
• to tell what it's mostly about
• to figure out what is happening
• to call Mrs. Bradley

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, last

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

Tags

CCSS.W.2.3

When would you see the words once upon a time in a story?

• At the beginning of a story.

• In the middle of a story.

• At the end of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.5

Sequencing helps the reader.......

• read.

• do math.

• do writing.

• understand the order of events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.5

CCSS.W.2.3

Which word refers to the ORDER of events in a story?

• sequence

• setting

• characters

• story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.5

CCSS.W.2.3

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.

What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

• Made his bed

• Ate a bowl of cereal

• Jumped out of bed

• Got dressed

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RI.6.3