Sequence of Events

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What is a sequence of events?

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A sequence of events is the order in which things happen in a story or situation.

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What does the word 'before' indicate in a sequence?

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'Before' indicates that one event happens earlier than another event.

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What does the word 'after' indicate in a sequence?

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'After' indicates that one event happens later than another event.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word helps to connect ideas and shows the relationship between events in a sequence.

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Give an example of a transition word that shows time.

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'Then' is an example of a transition word that shows the order of events.

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What does the transition word 'later' mean?

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'Later' means that something happens after a previous event.

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What does the transition word 'next' indicate?

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'Next' indicates the event that follows another event in a sequence.

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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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Transition words help readers understand the order of events and how they relate to each other.

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What is the first event in a story?

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The first event is the beginning action or situation that starts the story.

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What is the last event in a story?

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The last event is the conclusion or final action that wraps up the story.