Language Function: Sequence
Language Function: Sequence
Sequence means showing the order of events or steps. We use it to tell what happened first, next, and last. It helps readers follow what is happening, step by step.
In stories and books
In news articles
In how-to videos (like recipes or TikTok tutorials)
In history lessons
In personal narratives
In science experiments
In instruction manuals or directions
Write a recipe for your favorite food (real or imagined).
Retell your morning from waking up to arriving at school.
Explain how to do something (e.g., make a TikTok, tie your shoes, clean your room).
Reorder mixed-up sentences to make a logical paragraph.
Describe a special memory or event using sequence words.
Create a comic strip showing steps in a process or daily routine.
Interview a classmate and write the steps they take to get ready in the morning.
Write “How-To” instructions for a game, activity, or hobby you enjoy.
Turn photos or emojis into a story using sequencing phrases.
Listen to or read a short story, then list the events in order using transition words.
Makes writing and speech clear and organized
Helps show cause and effect in time
Useful for explaining steps or telling a story
Can sound repetitive if not varied
If the order is wrong, the message becomes confusing
First, ___
At the beginning, ___
To start, ___
Before anything else, ___
Then, ___
After that, ___
Next, ___
Later, ___
Meanwhile, ___
Finally, ___
In the end, ___
At last, ___
The last step was ___
First, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit until it becomes foamy. Next, add flour, eggs, butter, and a pinch of salt to make the dough. After that, knead the dough until it’s smooth, then let it rise for about an hour. Meanwhile, make the topping by mixing sugar, flour, and butter, then add food coloring if you want. Then, divide the dough into balls, press the topping on top, and use a knife to make shell designs. Finally, bake the conchas in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Enjoy them warm with hot chocolate!