Sequential Order Reading Assessment

 Read the following short story and answer the question:
Maria woke up late for school. She quickly got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and ran to catch the bus. When she arrived at school, she realized she had forgotten her homework on her desk at home. What happened FIRST in this story?

• Maria grabbed her backpack

• Maria woke up late

• Maria ran to catch the bus

• Maria realized she forgot her homework

In a step-by-step guide for making a sandwich, which step would logically come FIRST?

• Add your favorite toppings

• Get out two slices of bread

• Put the pieces together

• Spread condiments on the bread

Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
The Wright brothers began building their first aircraft in 1899. After several attempts, they achieved their first successful flight in 1903. By 1905, they had developed a practical aircraft. In 1908, they began public demonstrations of their invention.
What was the THIRD major event in this timeline?

• They began public demonstrations

• They began building their first aircraft

• They developed a practical aircraft

• They achieved their first successful flight

Read the following story and answer the question:
Sam planted a seed in his garden. Three days later, a small sprout appeared. After a week, the plant had grown leaves. Two weeks later, the plant produced its first flower.
What happened SECOND in this sequence?

• The plant produced a flower

• Sam planted the seed

• The sprout appeared

• The plant grew leaves

Which sequence correctly shows the life cycle of a butterfly?

• a. Butterfly, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis

• b. Egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, butterfly

• c. Egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly

• d. Chrysalis, egg, butterfly, caterpillar

Read the following events and identify what happened LAST:

Jesse woke up

Jesse got dressed for the day

Jesse went to school

Jesse ate dinner

• Jesse ate dinner

• Jesse woke up

• Jesse went to school

• Jesse got dressed for the day

In a story about baking cookies, which step would come THIRD?

• Place cookies in the oven

• Mix the ingredients together

• Let cookies cool on a rack

• Gather all ingredients

Read this sequence about the water cycle and identify what happens SECOND: The sun heats the water. Water vapor rises. Clouds form. Rain falls.

• Rain falls

• Water vapor rises

• The sun heats the water

• Clouds form

Which sequence shows the correct order of meals in a typical day?

• Dinner, breakfast, lunch

• Lunch, dinner, breakfast

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• Breakfast, dinner, lunch

Read the following story and answer the question:
First, the astronauts boarded the spacecraft. Next, mission control began the countdown. Then, the engines ignited. Finally, the spacecraft lifted off.
What happened THIRD in this sequence?

• The spacecraft lifted off

• Mission control began countdown

• The engines ignited

• The astronauts boarded