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.)

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

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

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

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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.

• It then condenses into clouds high in the atmosphere.

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

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

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

Place these sentences in logical order.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• Later, ice cream spread to Europe and America.

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.

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

• Ancient Mayans used cacao in special religious ceremonies.

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

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