Sequencing Events

What is 'sequence of events'

• A birthday party

• Regrouping

• Putting events in a story in order as they happen

• The lesson in a story

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CCSS.W.2.3

WE USE SEQUENCING WORDS TO...

• Talk about events in the past

• Talk about something

• Show ideas and opinions

• Show the sequence and order of events

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CCSS.W.2.3

Which one should come first?

• Take a bite.

• Spread jelly on the bread.

• Spread peanut butter on the bread.

• Open a jar of peanut butter.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.3C

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore
• first, next, then, finally
• main idea, details
• summarize, re-read

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Mom took Aaron to the shoe store at the mall. First the shoe salesman measured Aaron's foot. Next, he went to the backroom to get some shoes for Aaron to try. Then Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes. Finally Aaron chose the pair he liked the best and his mother bought them. 
What happened just before Aaron's mom bought the shoes?

• Aaron's foot was measured.
• Aaron chose a pair of shoes.
• His mother bought the shoes.
• Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Which step comes first?

• Add a hat.

• Add a carrot nose.

• Tie a scarf around its neck.

• Roll up the snow.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.8

When you make a bowl of cereal, what comes first?

• Pour the cereal in the bowl.

• Add the milk.

• Open the cereal box.

• Take a bite.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.7