Time Order

What transition/signal words are used to introduce details in time-order text?

• but, and, or

• all, none,seldom,generally

• first, next, then, finally

• after, although, as if

How are the ideas presented in a time-order text?

• steps and ideas are arranged in logical order

• ideas begin with a specific kind of conclusion

• ideas show a problem-solution relationship

• process text explains how or why something happens

Which is a purpose of time-order text type?

• to present details in sequence order according to when they happened or should happen

• explain why something happened

• convey factual information about people, animals, things, or phenomena

• enumerate information of a general subject

My mother and I prepared a food party for my father's birthday. A day before his birthday, we made an ice cream with two flavors. On his birthday, we cooked spaghetti first. Then, we cooked pancit canton. Lastly, we set the table. My father was surprised and thankful when he saw what we did for him.

What kind of time-order text type is this?

• Process

• Sequence

• Recount

• Explanation

What kind of time-order text type is this? Miag-ao Church is one of the historical churches founded during the Spanish Period. You can go there by plane through Iloilo International airport. Next you can hire a van from the airport if you are going with your family, otherwise, you can take a jeep to the terminal going to the Maig Ao town. Afterwhich, you can take a jeep going to the church where you could witness the amazing historical facts and creativity of our ancestors.

• Process

• Sequence

• Recount

• Explanation

What kind of text is this?

Early morning, Ana waters her plants then she cooks breakfast for her family. Afterwards she cleans the house and make sure to disinfect every space to fight covid.

• Time Order

• Explanation

Why is order SO important in Chronological Text Structure?

• If  the events are out of order, the passage won't make sense.

• The reader can figure out the solution to the problem.

• If the events are out of order, the reader can identify the cause and effect.

• The reader will be able to compare and contrast the events.

What transition words are commonly used in time-order texts?

• A) however, therefore, consequently

• B) first, next, then, finally

• C) although, despite, unless

• D) similarly, likewise, in addition

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of time-order words?

• A) The cat slept on the mat.

• B) First, we went to the park, and then we had lunch.

• C) She likes apples and oranges.

• D) The book was interesting.

What is the primary purpose of using time-order words in writing?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To show the sequence of events

• C) To compare two different ideas

• D) To describe a setting