Sequence and Chronological Order

What text structure would you use when following a recipe for macaroni and cheese?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequential order

What happened right after they painted the parts?

• Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.

• They were pleased with the airplane.

• They glued the parts together.

• The plane did not fly.

What does Bill do last every morning?

• He eats breakfast.

• He gets out of bed.

• He goes to school.

• He gets dressed.

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.

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 met his friends at the corner.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

• to call Ms. Tuck

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.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

Which answer choice describes sequence?

• events in order from a story

• events in order relating to time

• both