What is sequencing?
The definition of ‘sequence’ is to arrange in a particular order. With that in mind, Sequencing used in reading comprehension means putting different events in a story in order.
Why is sequencing important to learn?
Students need to learn sequencing to:
- Learn to comprehend the entire text – the beginning, the middle and the end.
- Be able to retell a fiction or non-fiction piece in a logical manner so that others can follow the story.
- Understand how to perform certain tasks in a specific order – such as instructions or a recipe.
This skill is so important that it is revisited in every grade from Kindergarten to grade 5, building on the skills learned in the previous grade. Kindergarten students start by reading simple stories and putting simple phrases in order. Grade 5 students read much longer stories and are asked to draw out the main elements of the story to put them in sequence.
Kindergarten sequencing worksheets
In kindergarten, students read a short story. Making use of short phrases, the students are asked to number the events in the correct order.
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