Mira woke early. First, she swept the yard. Then she fed the chickens. After that, she filled the water jug. Finally, she walked to school. What did Mira do right after she swept the yard?

First, Lolo Ben planted rice in June. Then the rains came. Later the field turned green. Finally, the family harvested the grain. Which word tells you the harvest came last?

The tricycle's tire went flat near the market. The driver stopped and changed it. The passengers waited beside the road. They reached school late. Why did the passengers reach school late?

First, Kim cut the colored paper. Next, he glued the sides together. Then he placed a candle inside. Finally, he hung the lantern by the door. Which event happened last?

Ben mixed the batter in a bowl. ___ he poured it into the pan. Which word keeps the events moving forward?

Which group of words best signals a sequential plot?

Rico woke up. First he fed the dog. Then he ate breakfast. After that he fixed his bike. Later he rode to the sari-sari store and bought bread. What did Rico do between eating breakfast and riding to the store?

The rain stopped in the morning. The barangay court dried by noon. The children brought a ball. They played until dark. Why were the children able to play on the court?

Nico washed the plates. Then he swept the floor. Finally, he took out the trash. Nico swept the floor before he washed the plates.

Tita Lita arrived early. Then the family took photos. After that, the guests ate lunch. Later, the children played games. Finally, the parents thanked everyone. Which event came right before the parents thanked everyone?

Mama cooked pancit in the morning. Then Ella's friends arrived. After that, Ella blew out the candles. Finally, everyone shared the cake. Which event happened first?

Ben left his notebook on the jeepney. He could not do his homework that night. The next day his teacher lent him paper. Why could Ben not do his homework?

How can you tell that a story has a sequential plot?

Aling Rosa opened her stall at six. Then she arranged the tomatoes. By nine, all of them were sold. She went home before lunch. What did she do right after she opened her stall?

The waves grew big at noon. The fishermen pulled their boats onto the sand. They waited under the trees. At dusk the sea calmed and they sailed out. Why did the fishermen pull their boats onto the sand?

Lito filled the pail with water. Then he watered the plants. Finally, he swept the path. Lito watered the plants before he swept the path.

Which word signals an event happening in the middle of a sequence, not the first or the last?

The flag ceremony began at eight. Pupils sang two songs. Then the mayor spoke. Next, the band played. Finally, everyone joined the parade. Which event came right before the parade?

Marco studied every night for a week. On Friday he answered every item in the test. His teacher pinned his paper on the board. What led Marco to answer every item?

Kiko forgot his umbrella at school. When it started to rain on his way home, he got soaked. Why does the earlier event matter for the later event?