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Instructions

Sequence words help us tell a story or give directions in the correct order. Complete the activities below to practice using them!

Part 1: Making a Sandwich

Read the sentences below. Use the words from the Word Bank to fill in the blanks and put the steps in the right order.

First      Next      Then      Finally
  • , you get two slices of bread.
  • , you spread peanut butter on one slice.
  • , you spread jelly on the other slice.
  • , you put the two slices together!

Part 2: How a Plant Grows

Read the sentences about growing a plant. They are mixed up! Write the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the boxes to put them in the correct order.

  • The plant grows big and has a flower.
  • You put a seed in the soil.
  • A small sprout pops out of the soil.
  • You water the seed.

Part 3: Write Your Own Story!

Here are four steps for building a snowman. They are out of order. Write a sentence for each step to tell the story in the correct order. Start each sentence with a sequence word: First, Next, Then, or Last.

Story Steps (mixed up):
- A small snowball is placed on top for the head.
- A big snowball is rolled for the bottom.
- The snowman gets a carrot nose and stick arms.
- A medium snowball is put in the middle.

  • First,
  • Next,
  • Then,
  • Last,

Answer Key

Part 1: Making a Sandwich

  1. First, you get two slices of bread.
  2. Next, you spread peanut butter on one slice.
  3. Then, you spread jelly on the other slice.
  4. Finally, you put the two slices together!

Part 2: How a Plant Grows

  • 4 The plant grows big and has a flower.
  • 1 You put a seed in the soil.
  • 3 A small sprout pops out of the soil.
  • 2 You water the seed.

Part 3: Write Your Own Story!

(Student answers may vary slightly, but the order should be the same.)

  • First, a big snowball is rolled for the bottom.
  • Next, a medium snowball is put in the middle.
  • Then, a small snowball is placed on top for the head.
  • Last, the snowman gets a carrot nose and stick arms.
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