Easy Sequence Words

I was busy doing my homework _________ my brothers were busy playing video games. (Which word means: "at the same time"?)

• after

• while

• before

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• out

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.

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed. (hint: What is another word that means "next"?

• because

• then

• first

Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened first?

• Riley got dressed for school.

• Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

• Riley turned off the alarm.

Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened last?

• Riley got dressed for school.

• Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

• Riley met his friends at the corner.

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.

Before going to school, Addison stopped at Emily's then at Leah's to drop off letters.

Which came last?

• Addison went to school.

• Addison went to Emily's house.

• Addison went to Leah's house.