Understanding Sequences and Actions

Miss Evelyn introduces time order words: first, next, then, and last, explaining their meanings and uses in describing sequences. Examples include eating a popsicle, preparing and eating pizza, and Zack's community helper activities. Students practice with a plant growth exercise and receive an assignment to illustrate a process using time order words.

What is the primary purpose of time order words?

• To indicate a sequence of events

• To express emotions

• To compare sizes

• To describe colors

Which word indicates the very first action in a sequence?

• Last

• First

• Then

• Next

What does the word 'next' signify in a sequence?

• The action after the last

• The action before the first

• The action after the first

• The final action

In the popsicle example, what did the girl do after buying the popsicle?

• She melted it

• She threw it away

• She took a bite

• She shared it

What is the final step in the popsicle example?

• Buying another popsicle

• Throwing it away

• Eating half of it

• Eating it all

What is the first step in preparing a pizza according to the example?

• Cutting it

• Baking it

• Eating it

• Preparing the ingredients

What should you do after baking the pizza?

• Cut it

• Eat it

• Prepare the ingredients

• Throw it away

What was Zack's first action to help his community?

• Packing bird food

• Feeding the baby fox

• Painting the bird cage

• Preparing a schedule

What did Zack do after painting the bird cage?

• Went home

• Prepared a schedule

• Fed the baby fox

• Packed bird food

In the plant growth exercise, what is the first step?

• Picking the flowers

• Watching it grow

• Watering the plant

• Planting the seed