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.
- , 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
- First, you get two slices of bread.
- Next, you spread peanut butter on one slice.
- Then, you spread jelly on the other slice.
- 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.