Sequence in Chronological Order

The morning time in 4th grade sure is busy! When I first get to school, I have to unpack my backpack and turn in my homework folder. I might have to sharpen my pencils after that. I usually have to complete the Morning Work, before I can do anything else. Finally, we can begin our lesson in ELA.

• chronological order

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

Which phrase indicates the text could be written in chronological order?

• "4th grade"

• "When I first get to school"

• "I have to unpack my backpack"

• "I might have to sharpen my pencils"

Which phrase indicates the text could be written in chronological order/ sequence?

• "playing soccer"

• "However"

• "After high school"

Biking Through the Years

In 1817, a contraption called a bicycle was invented in Germany. Soon, bikes were on a roll. Inventors started coming up with different versions. In 1870, the first high-wheelers appeared. You've probably seen pictures of these funny looking bikes with a huge front wheel and a tiny wheel in back. In 1878, the first bikes were made in America. Over the years, bikes have continued to evolve. In 1978, for example, the first mountain bike was created. What kind of bike do you think will be created next?

Which of the underlined words is NOT a signal word or phrase that shows chronological order in this paragraph?

Would you like to write fiction? First, brainstorm until you come up with a really great story idea. Then write a first draft. This draft might be kind of messy, but it’s good to get the basic story down in writing. Next, edit your draft. The revision stage is the chance to make important changes. Maybe you want to change a character, or perhaps you’ve thought of a great new twist for the ending. Keep revising your piece of fiction until it’s polished. Last, but not least, proofread your work to make sure the grammar and spelling are perfect. Voila! Now you have a story. Don’t forget to share your story with friends and classmates. Which of the underlined words is NOT a signal word or phrase that shows a process in this paragraph?

Here's how to make a delicious fruit smoothie. First, put some ice in a blender. Then add some plain yogurt. You can also add a little honey if you want a sweeter smoothie. Next, put a banana in the blender. After that comes the real fun. You get to decide what other fruits go in your smoothie: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, or kiwi. There are so many choices of fruit! You can even mix a bunch of different fruits if you like. Now, run the blender until everything is well mixed and frothy. Great! You're almost finished, but there's one last, important step: Drink your delicious smoothie. Which of the underlined words is NOT a signal word or phrase that shows sequential order in this paragraph?

Sequencing helps the reader.......

• read.

• do math.

• do writing.

• understand the order of events in a story.

Which sequencing words do you use at the beginning?

• next, then , later

• in the end, finally, at night

• first, in the morning, first of all

Which sequencing words do you use in the middle?

• then, later, eventually, meanwhile

• first, to begin, one day

• lastly, after all, after all

Which sequencing words do you use at the end?

• then, later, next

• finally, at last, in the end, at last

• first, it all started when, one day