SEQUENTIAL ORDER What is Sequential Order? Sequential order is the order in which events really happened---real-life order. Figuring out the order in which events really happened will help you to better understand what you read. Transition words help you figure out sequential order: first, then, finally, next, last, after that, second, before Example The first birthday gift I got came from my Mom and Dad. Then, my teacher gave me a little gift at school. Finally, at my party after school, I received ten more presents from my friends. The first gift that I received came from my Mom and Dad. a] true b] false The correct answer is a] true. Pay attention to the word first to answer the question. The second gift that I got was from my teacher. ] true b] false The correct answer is a] true. The word then helps the reader to figure out the second gift came from the teacher. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Try This! At bedtime, I brush my teeth. Then, I wash my face. Next, I change into my pajamas. After that, I lay down in my cozy bed. Last, I drift off into dreamland. The first thing I do at bedtime is brush my teeth. a] true b] false The second step at bedtime is to drift off into dreamland. a] true b] false © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.