Sequencing Events — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each event into the correct category.
Happens Early
Gather all the ingredients.Mix all the ingredients together.Preheat the oven. Happens Late
Take the baked cookies out.Let the cookies cool.Eat the fresh cookies. Gathering ingredients, mixing, and preheating happen early in the baking process. Taking cookies out, letting them cool, and eating them happen late.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The events of a story happen in a certain order.
Story events happen in a certain order from beginning to end.
2. The word 'next' tells what happens right after the first event.
The word next tells the reader what happens right after the first event.
3. 'After that' and 'then' are both sequence words.
After that and then are both sequence words that help put events in order.
4. The middle of a story is where the main events happen.
The middle of a story is where the main events and action take place.
5. Before eating, you must let the cookies cool.
You must let the cookies cool before eating them so they are not too hot.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Sequence words help us know what happened first, next, and last.
True False
This is true because sequence words like first, next, and last help us understand the order of events.
2. A story's events can happen in any order.
True False
This is false because story events happen in a specific order that makes sense.
3. 'Next' comes after 'first' in a sequence.
True False
This is true because next tells what happens after the first event.
4. The end of a story is also called the beginning.
True False
This is false because the end and the beginning are different parts of a story.