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Sequencing

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?
a)
first
b)
next
c)
then
d)
out
2.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door. 
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
d)
Kenny was surprised. 
3.
It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers. 

What happened right before she watered the plants? 
a)
She decided to start a garden. 
b)
It was spring. 
c)
The seeds grew into flowers. 
d)
She planted seeds. 
4.
To sequence means to ____________.
a)
put things in order
b)
to tell what it's mostly about
c)
to figure out what is happening
d)
to call Mrs. Bradley
5.
Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly. 

What happened right after they painted the parts?
a)
Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane. 
b)
They were pleased with the airplane. 
c)
They glued the parts together. 
d)
The plane did not fly. 
6.
Marsha wanted to play baseball. Rachel taught Marsha the game after school. She taught her how to hold a bat. She also taught her how to catch the ball. Now Marsha plays the game well. 
What did Rachel teach Marsha first in the game of baseball?
a)
She taught her how to bat. 
b)
She taught her how to hold a bat. 
c)
She taught her how to catch the ball. 
d)
She taught her how to run the bases. 
7.
Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish. 
What happened right after they got to the lake?
a)
Jerry put a worm on his hook. 
b)
Jerry and his father went fishing. 
c)
Jerry threw the hook into the water. 
d)
Jerry caught the biggest fish. 
8.
Graham went shopping after going to the bank.  Then, he went to Taco Bell.  
Which came last?
a)
Graham ate Taco Bell.
b)
Graham bought Taco Bell.
c)
Graham went shopping.
d)
Graham went to the bank.
9.
Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate.  He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?
a)
Bob ate.
b)
Tom woke up.
c)
Bob went to Tom's house for a party.
d)
Bob woke up.
10.
Hunter got a cast in the hospital since he fell out a tree.  What came 1st?
a)
Hunter climbed a tree.
b)
Hunter fell out a tree.
c)
Hunter got a cast.
d)
Hunter went to the hospital.
11.

Which of the following is a transition word?

a)

next

b)

smelly

c)

hungry

d)

shoes

12.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

d)

summarize, re-read

13.

At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital.

What is the last thing that happens in the story?

a)

Andy must go find help.

b)

Jake and Andy go hiking.

c)

Jake falls and breaks his leg.

d)

An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

14.

At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital.

What happened in the middle of the story?

a)

Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods.

b)

Jake falls and breaks his leg.

c)

Jake is carried out of the woods.

d)

An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

15.

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.

What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

a)

Made his bed

b)

Ate a bowl of cereal

c)

Jumped out of bed

d)

Got dressed

16.
Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack? 
a)
He came home from school
b)
He picks his cereal
c)
He gets the milkd
d)
He makes his snack
17.

Which one should come first?

a)

Take a bite.

b)

Spread jelly on the bread.

c)

Spread peanut butter on the bread.

d)

Open a jar of peanut butter.

18.

Which one should come last?

a)

Cut some paper off the roll.

b)

Fold the paper around the box.

c)

Tie the ribbon.

d)

Tape the paper to the box.

19.

Which step comes first?

a)

Add a hat.

b)

Add a carrot nose.

c)

Tie a scarf around its neck.

d)

Roll up the snow.

20.

Mr. Kemphaus has beautiful hair. He wanted to get it cut. His students screamed "NO! please don't cut you hair." After that he promised never to cut his hair.


What happened at the end of the story?

a)

Mr. Kemphaus cut his hair

b)

the kids screamed and said no

c)

nothing

d)

Mr. Kemphaus promised never to cut his hair

21.
Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus. 
What did the class see before they ate lunch?
a)
Giraffes 
b)
Bears
c)
An elephant
d)
Lions
22.

When you're getting dressed, what do you put on last?

a)

shirt

b)

socks

c)

pants

d)

shoes

23.

When you make a bowl of cereal, what comes first?

a)

Pour the cereal in the bowl.

b)

Add the milk.

c)

Open the cereal box.

d)

Take a bite.

24.

When making lemonade, which comes last?

a)

Stir.

b)

Add sugar.

c)

Add water.

d)

Add lemons.

25.

When would you see the word finally in a story?

a)

at the beginning of a story.

b)

in the middle of a story.

c)

At the end of a story.

26.

When would you see the words once upon a time in a story?

a)

At the beginning of a story.

b)

In the middle of a story.

c)

At the end of a story.

27.

When you make chocolate chip cookies, what do you have to do first?

a)

Get all the ingredients.

b)

eat the cookies.

c)

Mix the ingredients.

d)

Put the cookies in the oven.

28.

Sequencing helps the reader.......

a)

read.

b)

do math.

c)

do writing.

d)

understand the order of events in a story.

29.

What comes first?

a)
b)
30.

What comes second?

a)
b)
31.

What comes 3rd?

a)
b)
32.

What comes 4th?

a)
b)
33.

What comes 5th?

a)
b)
34.

Which sequencing words do you use in the middle?

a)

then, later, eventually, meanwhile

b)

first, to begin, one day

c)

lastly, after all, after all

35.

Which sequencing words do you use a the end?

a)

then, later, next

b)

finally, at last, in the end, at last

c)

first, it all started when, one day

36.
What kind of organizational pattern is sequence of events?
a)
a text written in chronological order
b)
a  text comparing two different things
c)
a text providing a solution to an issue
d)
a text that is strictly eventful
37.

Which goes first?

a)
b)
c)
38.

Which goes last?

a)
b)
c)
39.

First, I have an apple. What happens next?

a)
b)
c)
40.

Which comes first?

a)

Goldilocks falls asleep.

b)

The chair breaks.

c)

Goldilocks tastes the porridge.

d)

The bear family goes for a walk.

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