Sequence of Events Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RL.3 - 5.3

Core Standard
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Stories are not only defined by the events that take place throughout them, but also the manner and order in which these events were displayed to the reader. Skilled readers will often be able to create their own timeline of events to stories that they read. The first goal, when doing this, is to identify the major events and then slowly piece together where each event occurred along the way. When you have a solid command of grasping the sequence of a story, you can accurately retell the story and improve your ability to comprehend the entire piece. These worksheets will help students identify the order of key events in a story. They are filled with unique stories that are clear and concise.

Sequence of Events Worksheets To Print:

The Stray Dog - Emma's parents sent her to camp for the summer. For each set of story events, put an X next to the one that happens first.

Summer Brothers - Chuck and Chan were identical twins, but they had never met before. e. Their parents gave them up for adoption, and they had been adopted separately into two different families.

The "D" Word - Charlie's parents told him they were getting a divorce. See what happens over the course of this story.

Helen's Great Idea - Helen loved her chickens. She loved to let them out of their coop so they could walk around the garden and eat insects off of the plants.

Ellie Makes the Team - Ellie was an outstanding gymnast, but she has a few challenges along the way.

Daedalus Learns to Fly - See if you can properly order the story summary. Among all those mortals who grew so wise that they learned the secrets of the gods, none was more cunning than Daedalus.

What the Horses Saw - That wonderful majestic horse. The story is all mixed up though. You will need to put everything in the proper order.

The Bees and the Flies - Put the events of the timeless story into the correct order.

The Whistle - The things that a whistle will make you do is amazing. This is adapted from a Baldwin work.

Crossing the Louisiana Territory - Meriwether Lewis (Lewis and Clark fame) grew up in the country, next door to the family of Thomas Jefferson.

Why the Peacock's Tail Has a Hundred Eyes - Read the tale that is offered and then put the series of happenings into the correct sequence.

The Windy Night - Just as Kelly climbed into bed, the wind began to howl.

Strike! - Fiona was new in school, and anxious about making friends.

Why the Bear has a Short Tail - Write the numbers in the bears to order this story in the proper way.

Was it the First Turtle? - It sure seems that way, but I could be wrong.

Classifying the Sequence of Events in the Story

The plot is the main part of the story. The plot is made up of several entries that smoothly run through the story and leads the story to climax. Events are the actions that are going on in the story. All the events that take place in the story can be divided into parts to make it easier for the reader to understand it. The division of these incidents into a sequence is important when the purpose of the audience is to evaluate the text. Understanding how a story unfolded itself can help you better understand what can be learned from it.


Beginning

Every story contains a beginning that includes a series of events. The initial adventures that occur in a tale can be written under the heading of beginning. These are the events that include the introduction of the characters, the relationship of the characters, characteristics of the characters, the background and the setting of the story. This part of the story presents the whole picture that needs to unfold.


Middle

The situations that arise in the middle part of the work help you discover the tension that exists between the characters. It explores the actual intentions and aims of the characters in the story. The characters decide to do something to complete their aim and plan their further actions. This part includes events that exist before the climax. This sequence of these interactions is responsible for establishing the plot and leading the audience towards the end.


End

The sequence of events included in the ending part of the work deals with the climax. In this part, the characters perform the planned actions and execute their plan. This part not only deals with the final actions of the character but it also shows the consequences of their actions. It also shows whether their actions will become the cause of their suffering or release. The audience gets to know the result of a character’s action. The end sometimes answers all the questions of the audience and sometimes leaves them in confusion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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