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kathleen.williams Jan 2, 2026 β€’ 8 views

Sequencing events worksheets for Grade 3 ELA: First, Next, Last

Hey there! πŸ‘‹ Learning to put events in the correct order is super important for understanding stories! This worksheet will help you practice using 'first,' 'next,' and 'last' to sequence events. Let's get started and become sequencing superstars! 🌟
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carla544 Dec 31, 2025

πŸ“š Topic Summary

Sequencing events means putting things in the order they happened. We often use words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'last' to help us understand the order of events in a story or even in our daily lives! Being able to sequence events helps us understand what we read and tell our own stories clearly. This worksheet will give you practice in putting events in the correct order!

πŸ”€ Part A: Vocabulary

Match each word with its definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the word.

Word Definition
1. Sequence A. What happens at the end
2. First B. The order in which things happen
3. Next C. What happens in the middle
4. Last D. What happens at the beginning
5. Event E. Something that happens

Answer Key: 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A, 5-E

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Read the paragraph and fill in the blanks with the correct words: First, Next, Last.

Lily wanted to make a sandwich. ______, she took out two slices of bread. ______, she spread peanut butter and jelly on the bread. ______, she put the two slices together and ate the sandwich.

Answer Key: First, Next, Last

πŸ€” Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about your morning routine. What is one thing you do first, one thing you do next, and one thing you do last before leaving for school?

Example Answer: First, I brush my teeth. Next, I eat breakfast. Last, I put on my shoes.

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