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What is a sequence of events in a text?
What is a sequence of events in a text?
- The order in which things happen or are presented. (correct)
- A summary of the main points of the text.
- A list of vocabulary words and their definitions.
- The author's personal opinions about the topic.
Which type of informational text presents information in the order it happened?
Which type of informational text presents information in the order it happened?
- Alphabetical sequence
- Chronological sequence (correct)
- Foundational sequence
- Instructional sequence
What clue might indicate an instructional sequence in a text?
What clue might indicate an instructional sequence in a text?
- Descriptive adjectives.
- Numbered instructions. (correct)
- Years and dates.
- Figurative language.
In what type of sequence does the author assume you understand previous information?
In what type of sequence does the author assume you understand previous information?
Where is a good place to look for sequencing clues in a chapter?
Where is a good place to look for sequencing clues in a chapter?
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Sequence of Events
Sequence of Events
The order of events in a text, crucial for understanding informational texts.
Informational Text
Informational Text
Nonfiction writing that provides factual information to the reader.
Chronological Sequence
Chronological Sequence
Presents information in the order in which events happened, often found in historical texts.
Instructional Sequence
Instructional Sequence
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Foundational Sequence
Foundational Sequence
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Study Notes
- Readers need to understand the sequence of events to comprehend reading material.
- Sequence of events is the order in which things happen in a text.
- Informational texts present the sequence of events in various ways.
Informational Text
- Informational texts provide facts or information.
- Information is generally presented from beginning to middle to end.
- Informational texts do not always follow a story-like pattern.
- Science textbooks present information based on how scientific topics are understood.
Types of Sequence of Events
Chronological Sequence
- Information is presented in the order in which events happened.
- Commonly used in historical texts.
- Easily followed due to its similarity to stories.
- Phrases like ''first this happens, and then...' or 'these events were followed by...' indicate chronological sequence.
- Years and dates are often provided to help readers understand the sequence of events.
Instructional Sequence
- Information is presented in the exact order it should be performed.
- Common in recipes and instruction manuals.
- Instructions are usually numbered.
Foundational Sequence
- Information builds upon previously learned material.
- Common in math and science texts.
- Learning multiplication requires understanding addition first.
- Phrases like "In the previous chapter, you learned" or "In our next topic, you will learn how to..." indicate foundational sequencing.
Other Methods
Table of Contents
- Provides insight into the author's sequencing approach.
- Chapters with years suggest chronological sequencing.
- Chapters labeled "How to..." indicate instructional sequencing.
Beginning and Ending of Text or Chapter
- These sections often reveal how the information relates to other topics.
- Helps readers place the information into a personal sequence for understanding.
Online Informational Text
- Look for a "See Also" section to understand the sequence of information.
- Clicking on other links shows how the source fits into the website's sequence.
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