Chronological Order Text Structure

My family and I went to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The first thing we did when we got there was to take a tour of a space shuttle that once flew into space.During our tour, an astronaut showed us her spacesuit. I even got to try on the space boots. Next, we tasted the food astronauts eat while they are in space. It was really different from other foods that I had eaten but it tasted pretty good. Finally, we got in a special booth that showed us what it is like to be weightless! It was an amazing day.
What words signal the author has used the chronological order text structure?

• Tasted, showed, and tour

• First, during, next

• Flew, got in, showed

Which phrase indicates the text could be written in chronological order/ sequence?

• "playing soccer"

• "However"

• "After high school"

Why is order SO important in Chronological Text Structure?

• If  the events are out of order, the passage won't make sense.

• The reader can figure out the solution to the problem.

• If the events are out of order, the reader can identify the cause and effect.

• The reader will be able to compare and contrast the events.

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

• First...

• In the year 1953...

• Besides...

• Finally...

Through the ages, Pennsylvania has seen many interesting events. The state was founded in 1681 by William Penn. Later, Pennsylvania was the site of important Revolutionary War battles between 1775 - 1783. After that, Pennsylvania was home to new factories during the Industrial Revolution which lasted until the early 1800s. Today, Pennsylvania continues to make history.

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

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.

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. 

Mom took Aaron to the shoe store at the mall. First the shoe salesman measured Aaron's foot. Next, he went to the backroom to get some shoes for Aaron to try. Then Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes. Finally Aaron chose the pair he liked the best and his mother bought them. 
What happened just before Aaron's mom bought the shoes?

• Aaron's foot was measured.

• Aaron chose a pair of shoes.

• His mother bought the shoes.

• Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes.