Sequence Writing

In what situation can you ignore the rules of

writing in sequence?

• When you're writing a poem

• When you're writing a recipe

• When you're writing driving directions

• When you're describing how to solve a math problem

Place the following events in sequence: You go

to school; You get out of bed in the morning; C)

You eat dinner

• A,B,C

• C,B,A

• B,A,C

• B,C,A

What word indicates that you've come to the last

step in a sequence?

• Initially

• Then

• Next

• Finally

Choose the one with the correct sequence.

• First, then, finally, next

• Next, first, then, finally

• First, finally, then, next

• First, next, then, finally

What words can you use to describe sequence? (Choose all)

• Boy

• Next

• Finally

• Silly

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• tell what it's mostly about

• figure out what is happening

• call Mrs. Bradley

Which transition word has the same meaning as finally?

• Lastly

• First

• Before

• While

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

In sequence writing, which of the following is the correct order of events?

• A) Wake up, eat breakfast, go to school

• B) Eat breakfast, go to school, wake up

• C) Go to school, wake up, eat breakfast

• D) Eat breakfast, wake up, go to school