Sequence of Events

Sequence of Events

Mrs. Call

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

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down. 
What happened second? 

• Father got the frisbee off the roof. 
• Rob threw the frisbee too hard. 
• Father came home from work. 
• Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee. 

Multiple Choice

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?

• Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods.
• Jake falls and breaks his leg.
• Jake is carried out of the woods.
• An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

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.
• They collected shells.

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 went for a swim
• They dried off.
• They built a sand castle.
• They collected shells.

Multiple Choice

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• because

• first, next, then, finally
• main idea, details
• both, same, different

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 before he left the house?

• Ate some toast
• Went downstairs
• Got dressed
• Grabbed his backpack

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
• Ate a bowl of cereal
• 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.
• She makes a smoothie for breakfast.

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
• Berries
• Juice

Multiple Choice

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 do just after seeing the giraffes and lions?

• Watched an elephant eating its lunch
• Stopped to look at the bears
• Ate their own lunches
• Went on a field trip to the zoo

Multiple Choice

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?

• Giraffes 
• Bears
• An elephant
• Lions