Sequence Words

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• out

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

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.

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly.

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 Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They went for a swim

• They dried off.

• They built a sand castle.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

• She decided to start a garden.

• It was spring.

• She planted seeds.

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

• suddenly

• finally

• next

What does the transition word then show?

• It shows that Durell noticed footprints after he realized his rabbit was missing.

• It shows that Durell noticed footprints before he realized his rabbit was missing

• It shows that Durell noticed footprints after a very long time.