The Basic Sequence of Events

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.

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.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

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

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack? 

• He came home from school
• He picks his cereal
• He gets the milkd
• He makes his snack

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. 

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. 

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

• Banana
• Milk
• Berries
• Juice

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. 

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.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter.  Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What did mom do after she went shopping?

• ate the cake
• put the ingredients on the counter
• mixed the ingredients
• baked the cake