Chronology

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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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?

• All their friends came
• Kenny opened the door. 
• John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
• Kenny was surprised. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

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? 

• She decided to start a garden. 
• It was spring. 
• The seeds grew into flowers. 
• She planted seeds. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• tell what it's mostly about

• figure out what is happening

• call Mrs. Bradley

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed.

• next

• then

• first

• because

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Hunter got a cast in the hospital since he fell out a tree. What came first?

• Hunter climbed a tree.

• Hunter fell out a tree.

• Hunter got a cast.

• Hunter went to the hospital.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

How can a timeline help us with sequencing?

• It organizes the dates and events

• It puts the dates in order

• It shows you how the story changed over time

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does sequencing help us with our writing?

• Makes us use better words

• Helps to organize our thoughts and parts of the story

• Tells me what time it is

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What do you think happened right before Moby eats lunch?

• He washes his hands.

• He wakes up and eats a healthy breakfast.

• He plants some carrot seeds in the garden.

• He puts on his pajamas and goes to bed.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3