Order of Events/ Sequence
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Order of Events for Kindergarten
In Kindergarten, Ernie had lots of fun yesterday and took pictures to prove it! Today, he wants tell stories about the pictures. But before, he needs to think about the order of events. Learn how to order events and learn the meaning of the word sequencing in this text!
Order of Events for Kindergarten – Sorting Events
Events are things that happen in a story, like putting on your helmet or doing a spin on your roller blades. It's important to tell story events in order so readers understand what happened. All stories have three parts: first, a beginning, second a middle, and third, an end! To help keep track of the beginning, middle, and end of their stories, writers use one-two-three lists.
Let's practice together with this kindergarten order of events objective! Think about a time you went to the playground.What happened on the slide? You climbed up. You sat down. You slid to the bottom.
Now that you’ve thought of the order of events, let's write them in order using a one-two-three list! Let's start with the beginning. Write one, I climbed up.
Let's think about the middle. Write two, I sat down.
Let's describe the end. Write three, I slid to the bottom.
Now we have a one-two-three list about using the slide at the playground!
Order of Events for Kindergarten – Summary
Remember these tips when you want to order the events in your story:
| # | Tip |
|---|---|
| 1 | All stories have three parts: first, a beginning, second a middle, and third, an end. |
| 2 | Writers use one-two-three lists to keep their story events in order from beginning to end. |
Have you practiced yet? On this website, you can also find interactive exercises and worksheets training the ordering of events for kindergarten.
Transcript Order of Events/ Sequence
Ernie and Jane had lots of fun yesterday... and, here are the pictures to prove it! Today, they want to post stories about the pictures on their blog. But before they can write, Ernie and Jane need to think about the "Order of Events". Events are things that happen in a story, like putting on your helmet or doing a spin on your roller blades. It's important to tell story events in order so readers understand what happened. All stories have three parts: first, a beginning, second, a middle, and third, an end! To help keep track of the beginning, middle and end of their stories, writers use one-two-three lists. Let's practice together! Think about a time you went to the playground. What happened on the slide? You climbed up. You sat down. You slid to the bottom. Now that we've thought of the order of events, let's write them in order using a list! Let's start with the beginning. First, I climbed up. Let's think about the middle. Second, I sat down. Let's describe the end. Third, I slid to the bottom. Now we have a one-two-three list about using the slide at the playground! Can you help Ernie make one about roller blading? Let's look at these pictures of Ernie from yesterday. Right now they are out of order. It doesn't make any sense! We need to think about the events in the order and write them down from beginning to end. What happened in the beginning? First, Ernie put on his helmet. What happened in the middle? Second, Ernie stepped on the scooter. What happened in the end? Third, Ernie rode down the hill. Now they are listed in order! Let's work together to help Jane! Here are Jane's pictures from yesterday. This order doesn't make sense! Let's think and write them in order from beginning to end. What happened in the beginning? First, Jane put on her safety gear. What happened in the middle? Second, Jane put on her rollerblades. What happened in the end? Third, Jane did a spin. Now Jane's events are listed in order too! While Ernie and Jane finish the blog post, let's review! Remember, all stories have three parts: first, a beginning, second, a middle, and third, an end! Writers use one-two-three lists to keep their story events in order from beginning to end! It sure looks like they had lots of fun!
Order of Events/ Sequence exercise
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The things that happen in a story are called...
HintsPutting on your helmet or doing a spin on your roller blades are things that happen in a story.
It's important to tell story events in order so readers understand what happened.
SolutionA story is made out of a series of events. Each event represents a meaningful change in the story.
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All stories have three parts. What are the three parts of a story?
HintsThink about what happens first, second, and last in a story.
The first part of a story is called the beginning.
In the middle of the story, we learn what happens next.
SolutionAll stories have three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end!
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Can you help Ernie make a sandwich?
HintsLook for the time words at the beginning of each sentence to help you order the events.
The bread is the foundation of any sandwich.
After we lay out the bread, we can add the fillings.
What do you do last?
SolutionEvents happen in an order with a beginning, middle, and an end. Here is how Ernie should make his sandwich:
First, lay out the bread.
Next, put the cheese, lettuce, and tomato on the bread.
After that, put the second slice of bread on top.
Finally, Ernie is ready to enjoy his sandwich!
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Help me complete my story.
HintsThe words first, then, and finally can mean beginning, middle, and end.
What is the path of the story?
Some events can't happen before other events.
SolutionI wasn't ready for school.
First, I prepared my backpack.
Then, I had my breakfast.
Finally, I was ready to go to school. -
What did Ernie do next?
HintsWhat did Ernie do in the beginning, middle, and end?
Ernie was tired, so he needed a rest before dinner.
It is good that we finish all the work for the day before we go to bed.
SolutionFirst, Ernie rested on the armchair. Then, he had dinner. Next, he did his homework. Finally, he was ready to go to bed.
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Listen to the story and identify the correct order of the events.
HintsWhat was Marco's intention?
What did he do first?
What did he do with the dough?
What did he do with the pizza?
What happened last?
SolutionMarco wanted to make pizza. First, he made the dough. He rolled it and flattened it until it was shaped like a circle. Then, he put tomato sauce and cheese on top. He put the pizza in the oven. In 5 minutes, it was ready to eat.
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