Sequencing Activity

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

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. 

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

• to call Mrs. Bradley

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. 

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. 

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

Which one should come first?

• Take a bite.

• Spread jelly on the bread.

• Spread peanut butter on the bread.

• Open a jar of peanut butter.

Which step comes first?

• Add a hat.

• Add a carrot nose.

• Tie a scarf around its neck.

• Roll up the snow.