Cornell Notes: Process/Sequence

*Process/Sequence is an Academic Language Structure that gives the steps in a process or explains a sequence of events.

*There are different kinds of sequence one might use:- sequence by time- sequence by logical order- sequence by step-by-step instructions- sequence by order of importance

*Focus Question: What is the reason for the sequence?

*Signal words: afterward at this time currentlyduringeventually formerly from

immediatelylatter previously subsequently

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Step 1: Reread the story.

Step 2: Identify the topic of each paragraph. Write the topic in the margins.

Step 3: In what order does Cisneros organize her essay?Chronological--by timeBy order of importanceStep-by-stepLogical order

Step 4: For what purpose does Cisneros organize her essay in this order? What message or idea is she trying to communicate through this order?