Instructions in Chronological Order

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Explain Remind students that chronological order refers to the sequence in which events occur. Tell students that they will put a series of instructions in order.

Guided Practice/Practice Divide a sheet of paper into four-panel sections. Have pairs of students write simple four-step instructions for an everyday task, one step in each panel. Cut and separate the panels. Challenge other pairs of students to work together and arrange the panels in the correct chronological order. Have the pairs then summarize the order.

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