Time Sequence Words

Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?

• first

• finally

• meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

• suddenly

• finally

• next

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Read the passage below.

Three witches were making a potion. First, they took out their spell book. Then, they put the ingredients into their pot. After the potion began to boil, they poured it into a bottle. Later, the witches sold the potion at the market.

Which event happened last?

• The potion began to boil.

• The witches sold the potion.

• The witches took out their spell book.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Read the passage below.

Rabab made a pizza. First, she rolled out the dough. Next, she added a layer of tomato sauce. Then, she added cheese and pepperoni. She put the pizza in the oven to cook. When it was ready, Rabab took the pizza out of the oven. It was time to eat!

Which event happened right after Rabab rolled out the dough?

• Rabab took the pizza out of the oven.

• Rabab added cheese and pepperoni.

• Rabab added tomato sauce.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A: Do you know how to make a chocolate cake?

B:__________, we need to buy some flour and sugar.

• First

• Next

• Then

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. So Julie looked after Stewart. They flew a kite in the park. They had a good time. Stewart is happy that Julie is his sister.

What happened after Julie and Stewart go to the park?

• Mother came home

• They flew a kite.

• Stewart was glad Julie is his sister.

• Mom went to a business meeting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Después

• Before

• After

• Later

• Then, So

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Antes de

• Later

• After

• Before

• Then, so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C