Sequence Writing

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

• first

• next

• then

• out

To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order

• to tell what it's mostly about

• to figure out what is happening

• to call Mrs. Bradley

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

The first thing Bob does is eat breakfast. He brushes his teeth. Next, he gets dressed. Finally, Bob is ready for school.

What time-order word goes before the following sentence?

He brushes his teeth.

• First

• Last

• Then

• Finally

President Barack Obama was born in

Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He graduated

from high school in 1979. After attending

college at Harvard, he married Michelle Robinson

in 1992. Obama became an Illinois senator in

1997 and on January 20, 2009, he became the

44th president of the United States of America.

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

Before we go fishing, we need to get our gear together. First, we put the fishing rods by the door. Next, we dig up some worms for bait. Then, we grab our tackle box. Finally, we're ready to go!

• Compare Contrast

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause Effect

What is SEQUENCING?

• The final paper you turn in

• Writing down the facts

• The story you're telling

• Describes events in the order they happened

Which word goes in the blank? 
I wanted to make a surprise for all my friends. First, I went to the store and bought some cookie mix. _______I made the cookies at my house. Lastly, I took all the cookies to my friends house. 

• Last 

• First 

• To begin with

• Then 

Which sequence words are in order?

• first, next, finally

• first, finally, next

• finally, next, first

• next, first, finally

Which sequencing words do you use at the beginning?

• next, then , later

• in the end, finally, at night

• first, in the morning, first of all