Sequence of Events

Sequence of Events

Ms. Goldring

Sequence of Events

• Also called: Chronological Order, Sequencing

• Putting events from a story in the order in which they happened

• Signal Words: first, next, then, last, finally, later

• Authors can also use times, dates, and years to sequence a story (in the morning, 1951, etc)

Multiple Choice

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.
What did the family do right after they dried off?

• They put down their towels.
• They ate lunch.
• They built a sand castle.

Multiple Choice

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.
What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They dried off.
• They built a sand castle.
• They collected shells.

Multiple Choice

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• first, next, then, finally
• main idea, details
• summarize, re-read

Multiple Choice

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?

• Made his bed
• Jumped out of bed
• Got dressed

Multiple Choice

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill do when she is done blending her smoothie?

• She pours it into a big cup.
• She adds a banana.
• She adds frozen berries.

Multiple Choice

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

• Banana
• Milk
• Juice