Sequencing

Sequencing helps the reader.......

• read.

• do math.

• do writing.

• understand the order of events in a story.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish.

What happened right after they got to the lake?

• Jerry put a worm on his hook.

• Jerry and his father went fishing.

• Jerry threw the hook into the water.

• Jerry caught the biggest fish.

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They went for a swim

• They dried off.

• They built a sand castle.

• They collected shells.

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.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell and ordered tacos. He took them home and ate them.

What came last?

• Graham ate Taco Bell at home.

• Graham bought Taco Bell.

• Graham went shopping.

• Graham went to the bank.

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. 

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

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. 

Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus. 
What did the class see before they ate lunch?

• Giraffes 
• Bears
• An elephant
• Lions