Chronological Order and Sequence

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.

Bill has a routine every morning before going to school. First, he gets out of bed. Next, he gets dressed. Then, he eats breakfast. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth and makes his lunch. Finally, he gets on the bus and goes to school.

What does Bill do last every morning?

• He eats breakfast.

• He gets out of bed.

• He goes to school.

• He gets dressed.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They went for a swim

• They dried off.

• They built a sand castle.

• They collected shells.

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 met his friends at the corner.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

• to call Ms. Tuck

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

What text structure would you use when following a recipe for macaroni and cheese?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequential order

Maria had a birthday party at her house. Her best friends Susan, Tammy, Kacy, and Paula came to her party. They played games and sang songs. They ate birthday cake and ice cream. Then Maria opened her presents. Susan gave her the magic set she'd been hoping for. What happened right before Maria opened her presents?

• Maria's friends came to her party.

• They played games.

• Maria received a magic set.

• They ate cake and ice cream.

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.