​Sequence words are words that help us understand the order of events that are happening in the story.

They tell us things like what happened first, what happened next, and what happened that was unexpected. Think of them as signal words that help us identify the next event in a story and the end of a story.

​Sequence Words

​Without sequence words, reading a story would be confusing because we wouldn't be able to picture what is happening in our heads in the right order. And that wouldn't be fun!

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​​Example:

Before breakfast, you should clean your room.

After lunch, I go to the shop.

First, do your homework.

Second, wash the dishes.

Third, walk the dog.

Next, read to your sister.

Finally, you can relax.