Chronological Text Structure

Which of the following does NOT contain key words in Chronological Text Structure?

• First...

• In the year 1953...

• Besides...

• Finally...

Read the passage provided.  Which of the following is NOT a clue that the passage is chronological order?
Carnegie was thirteen years old when he got his first job in a textile mill earning $1.20 a week. Due to his quickness and hard work, he soon worked his way upwards through a succession of jobs, each earning more money than the last. In addition to working in the mill, Carnegie worked in a factory, tended a steam engine, and became a telegraph operator, someone who sends messages using a telegraph machine. In 1853, he went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad for $35 per month as an assistant to Thomas Scott, a superintendent.

• due to his quickness

• thirteen years old

• in 1853

• his first job

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

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 is the last thing that happens in the story?

• Andy must go find help.

• Jake and Andy go hiking.

• Jake falls and breaks his leg.

• An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

The Lazy Student

  When Tim woke up, he didn’t want to go to school.  His mom took him anyway.  So, he went to school, but he didn’t do any work.  The days passed, and Tim still didn’t do any work.  Mr. Morton called Tim’s house, but Tim still wouldn’t do any work.  Finally the report cards came out, and Tim failed his classes.  Tim was sad.

• sequence

• chronological

• compare/contrast

Answer explanation

This passage tells the order of events of Tim not going to school.

Gail Denvers

    Devers experienced the highlight of any sprinter’s career, as she stood on the huge platform in the giant stadium and received an Olympic gold medal.   Eighteen months earlier she wasn’t thinking about running. She was hoping that she would be able to walk again.

  Just four years earlier, in the summer of 1988, as Devers was training for the Olympic Games, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, she began to feel very tired all the time and failed to make the Olympic finals.

• sequence

• chronological

• compare/contrast

Answer explanation

This passage tells the order of events in the life of Gail Denvers. This text is organized in chronological order.

The chronological order organization helps the author emphasize the —

• what happens during adulthood of the baby sea turtle

• impact that growing has on sea turtles' life

• the lifespan of the sea turtle and the order it happens

Which of the following is a key word indicating chronological text structure?

• A) Before

• B) However

• C) Consequently

• D) Furthermore

Read the passage: 'In 1990, Sarah graduated from college. Two years later, she got her first job. By 1995, she was promoted to manager.' Which event happened first?

• A) Sarah got her first job.

• B) Sarah was promoted to manager.

• C) Sarah graduated from college.

• D) Sarah retired.

Which sentence best demonstrates chronological order?

• A) The sun sets in the west, and the moon rises.

• B) She woke up, brushed her teeth, and then had breakfast.

• C) The book was interesting, and I enjoyed it.

• D) He likes to swim, but he also enjoys running.