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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

• The water cycle helps move water through the environment.

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

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

• It then condenses into clouds high in the atmosphere.

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

• Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

• Later, ice cream spread to Europe and America.

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

• 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.

• The history of chocolate is rich and surprising.

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

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

• Ancient Mayans used cacao in special religious ceremonies.

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