Sequencing the Details

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

For the first few questions, the topic sentence will be identified by "T.S."

• 1. A severe drought changed life for people in the Midwest. (T.S.)

• As the heat continued, many rivers dried up during the hottest months.

• 1. As a result, farmers struggled to feed their families and animals.

• 1. First, the drought caused crops to fail across the region.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• 1. The sinking of the Titanic shocked the world. (T.S.)

• 1. On its first voyage, the Titanic was considered unsinkable.

• However, it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic.

• Tragically, over 1,500 people died when the ship sank in 1912.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• They were first invented over a thousand years ago in China.

• 1. Today, fireworks are used in celebrations around the world.

• 1. Fireworks have a long and colorful history. (T.S.)

• At that time, they were used to scare away evil spirits.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

Now, you will also need to identify the topic sentence (and put it first).

• 1. This compost can be used in gardens to grow healthier plants.

• 1. Food scraps and yard waste can be collected in a compost bin.

• 1. Composting is a simple way to reduce waste and help the environment.

• 1. Over time, these materials break down into nutrient-rich soil.

• 1. As a result, less trash ends up in landfills.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• This water eventually returns to the ground and the process repeats.

• It then condenses into clouds high in the atmosphere.

• 1. When the clouds get heavy, precipitation falls as rain or snow.

• 1. Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers into the air.

• The water cycle helps move water through the environment.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• 1. Many climbers attempt to reach its summit each year.

• 1. It rises over 29,000 feet above sea level.

• 1. Harsh weather and thin air make the climb very dangerous.

• Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• Today, you can find ice cream in thousands of flavors.

• Ice cream has become a favorite dessert around the world.

• Later, ice cream spread to Europe and America.

• It was first created in ancient China using milk and snow.

Place these sentences in logical order.

Put the topic sentence first, and then sequence (place in order) the supporting details.

• 1. Today, it’s one of the most popular treats in the world.

• Ancient Mayans used cacao in special religious ceremonies.

• Eventually, chocolate was sweetened and turned into bars and candies.

• Spanish explorers brought chocolate to Europe in the 1500s.

• The history of chocolate is rich and surprising.