Wayground
Sequence of Events - Printable English Worksheets year 6 - Wayground

Sequence of Events

8 questions

6th - 6th Grade

English

Sequence of Events is a free Grade 6 English printable worksheet that helps students identify and order events in familiar contexts. Across seven multiple-choice questions and one multiple-select question, students define sequence of events, identify first, second, and third events, arrange steps in making a sandwich, interpret a butterfly life cycle, and recall the order of events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears. They also identify sequence words such as first, then, and after. This worksheet supports reading comprehension by requiring students to track chronological order and connect signal words to an event’s position. Teachers can use the short everyday, story, and informational examples for guided practice, independent review, or a quick formative check. It includes a complete answer key and is available as a free printable worksheet for classroom use.

Worksheet settings

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Sequence of Events

Total questions: 8

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Sequence of Events mean?

a)

I don't know

b)

The order of events in a story (beginning, middle end)

c)

Something books have

d)

The days of the week.

2.

When you make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, which step comes first

a)

Spread the peanut butter

b)

Put two pieces of bread on a plate

c)

Cut the sandwich in half

d)

Spread the jelly

3.

Which day of the week comes first?

a)

Saturday

b)

Wednesday

c)

Friday

d)

Thursday

4.

This morning, the very first thing I did was wake up and get out of bed. Next, I ate breakfast, and then went to brush my teeth. Finally, I got dressed and then I was ready to leave for school.

What was the second event?

a)

Wake up and get out of bed

b)

Eat breakfast

c)

Brush teeth

d)

Get dressed

5.

The life cycle of a butterfly has four stages. The first stage is the Egg stage. Second is the Larva stage, or the caterpillar stage. Next is the Pupa stage, also known as the chrysalis stage. The final stage is the Adult stage, where the caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

What is the third stage?

a)

The Pupa stage

b)

The butterfly stage

c)

The larva stage

d)

The caterpillar stage

6.

In the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, what is the first thing Goldilocks does in the bears' house?

a)

Test all of their porridge

b)

Sleep in all of their beds

c)

Get woken up by the bears

d)

Sit in all of their chairs

7.

Which sequence word means "the event that happened next"?

a)

First

b)

Then

c)

Before

d)

After

8.

Pick a word that signals the beginning of a story

a)

Last

b)

Finally

c)

After

d)

First

Answer Key

Sequence of Events

Total questions: 8

1.
b)

The order of events in a story (beginning, middle end)

2.
b)

Put two pieces of bread on a plate

3.
b)

Wednesday

4.
b)

Eat breakfast

5.
a)

The Pupa stage

6.
a)

Test all of their porridge

7.
b)

Then

, d)

After

8.
d)

First

Browse by subjects

Browse by grades

Browse by format

FAQs

What does the Sequence of Events worksheet help Grade 6 students learn?

This Grade 6 English worksheet teaches students to identify chronological order by finding first, second, and third events in short scenarios, story events, and a butterfly life cycle. Its seven multiple-choice and one multiple-select items also require students to recognize sequence words such as first, then, and after, connecting those signal words to an event’s position.

How can I use this worksheet to teach sequencing events?

Introduce the idea of chronological order by modeling the sandwich steps or the morning routine, asking students to explain why one event comes before another. Then have students use the sequence words in the worksheet to identify positions, discuss the butterfly stages in order, and apply the same reasoning to the Goldilocks question before completing the items independently.

What mistakes should I watch for on this sequence of events worksheet?

Students may confuse a sequence word’s meaning, such as treating after or then as the beginning rather than a later event. They may also choose an event that appears in a passage but is not in the requested position, such as selecting brushing teeth instead of the second event in the morning routine. On the multiple-select item, remind students that more than one answer can correctly signal that an event happened next.

How do I assign and grade the Sequence of Events worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, with a complete answer key for all eight items. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or use the digital quiz to review student responses.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the short sequencing scenarios and answer choices easier to follow. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the sequence-word and event-order questions.

Where can I find more free worksheets like this on Wayground?

Wayground offers a comprehensive collection of free printable worksheets and practice problems across subjects, with downloadable PDFs and answer keys to help students master essential skills and concepts. Browse more resources at https://wayground.com/en-us/worksheets.

© 2026 Wayground Inc.

Accessibility and Inclusion