Sequencing Word

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• out

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.

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed. (hint: What is another word that means "next"?

• because

• then

• first

Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened first?

• Riley got dressed for school.

• Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

• Riley turned off the alarm.

Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened last?

• Riley got dressed for school.

• Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

• Riley met his friends at the corner.

Before going to school, Addison stopped at Emily's then at Leah's to drop off letters.

Which came last?

• Addison went to school.

• Addison went to Emily's house.

• Addison went to Leah's house.

Hunter got a cast put on his in the hospital because he fell out a tree. What came first?

• Hunter climbed a tree.

• Hunter fell out a tree.

• Hunter got a cast.

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.