When you write about something that happened, or how to do something, put it in order. Time words help your reader follow along: first, next, then, after that and last.
Before you write, say the events aloud in order. Then write one sentence for each part. Start each part with a time word.
Your reader will understand you better.
Worked example
Put in order: “Then I ate my toast.” “First I made toast.” “Last I washed my plate.”
- Find First: “First I made toast.”
- Then comes next: “Then I ate my toast.”
- Last is at the end.
Answer:First I made toast. Then I ate my toast. Last I washed my plate.
Key words
- order
- which comes first, next and last
- time word
- a word like first, next or then
- recount
- writing about something that happened
Practise this
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Common Core-referenced: W.1.3