Sequence Detectives

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOLFinally, the bus picked me up for school! Then, I went outside to wait for the bus. First, I got out of bed and got dressed. Next, I grabbed my coat and book bag. Second, I went downstairs and ate breakfast.HmmmWhats wrong here?

1First, I got out of bed and got dressed. Second, I went downstairs and ate breakfast. Next, I grabbed my coat and book bag. Then, I went outside to wait for the bus. Finally, the bus picked me up for school! How does this sound detectives?

2Sequence Detectives

3Sequence is the ORDER in which events happen. Lets take a closer look

4FirstSecondNextThenAfterFinallyYesterdayLast monthNext weekLater that day

Some clue words

5Are you ready to investigate, detectives?

6Last week, I met my friend Mickey at a baseball game. First, we decided to visit the concession stand and get some food. Next, we found a front row seat to watch the game. The game was close, but luckily, our team came out on top! After the game, we decided to play on the playground until it was time to go home. Finally, right before dark, our parents came to pick us up! What a fun day!See if you can spot the clue words!

7Last week, I met my friend Mickey at a baseball game. First, we decided to visit the concession stand and get some food. Next, we found a front row seat to watch the game. The game was close, but luckily, our team came out on top! After the game, we decided to play on the playground until it was time to go home. Finally, right before dark, our parents came to pick us up! It was a fun day!

Did you find them all?8Can you name FIVE sequence clue words?The final step to becoming a professional sequence detective

9You are now a certified sequence detective!

Give yourselves a round of applause!Great job detectives!

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