Sequencing Events — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each sequence word by following the dotted lines.
1. before
2. next
3. after
4. last
5. first
6. then
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. We use the word first to tell what happens at the beginning.
The correct answer is 'first'. We use the word first to tell what happens at the beginning.
2. We use the word next to tell what comes after first.
The correct answer is 'next'. We use the word next to tell what comes after first.
3. We use the word last to tell what happens at the end.
The correct answer is 'last'. We use the word last to tell what happens at the end.
4. In a story, events happen in order.
The correct answer is 'order'. In a story, events happen in order.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. First, next, and last are sequencing words.
True False
True. First, next, and last are sequencing words. This is a correct statement.
2. Events in a story can happen in any order.
True False
False. The statement "Events in a story can happen in any order." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.
3. The word 'then' tells what happens after something else.
True False
True. The word 'then' tells what happens after something else. This is a correct statement.