Lesson 48 of 84 · Using Sources
⭐ 30 XPPutting Events in Order
Putting events in order helps us understand what happened first, next, and last.
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Connect the dots between past and present.
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Then & Now
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Putting events in order helps us understand what happened first, next, and last. This is called sequencing. For example, if we talk about making a sandwich, we first get the bread, then add fillings, and finally put on the top slice. Sequencing helps us remember stories better.
Key Facts
Sequencing is putting events in order.
First, next, and last are words we use for sequencing.
Sequencing helps us understand stories.
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1 of 2What is it called when we put events in order?
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