Sequencing Events — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. begin
2. order
3. first
4. last
5. next
6. then
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. You begin by opening your book to read.
Opening your book is how reading starts, so begin is the word that names the very first step.
2. First you look at the pictures on the page.
Looking at the pictures happens at the start of reading a story, and First marks that opening step.
3. Then you read the words in the story.
After looking at pictures, you read the words, and Then shows the action that follows.
4. At last you close the book when done.
Closing the book happens after the story is done, and last names that final step in the order.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. You dry your hands before you wash them.
True False
False. You wash your hands first to get them clean and wet, and then you dry them with a towel.
2. First you open the door, then you walk in.
True False
True. The door must be opened first so there is space to step through and walk inside.
3. You water a plant before you plant the seed.
True False
False. The seed has to be planted in the soil first, and then water is given to help it grow.