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Time Order Words Worksheet

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on identifying and using time order words to sequence events.

Grade 3 ELA WritingWriting Organization and StructureUsing Time Order Words
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TextMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksWord BankShort Answer

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3.C

Topics

ELAWritingTime Order WordsSequencingGrade 3
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Time Order Words

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Read each section carefully and answer the questions. Pay close attention to time order words like first, next, then, after, and finally.

How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich

Making a peanut butter sandwich is easy if you follow these steps. First, get two slices of bread, peanut butter, and a knife. Next, open the peanut butter jar. Then, use the knife to spread a thin layer of peanut butter on one slice of bread. After that, place the other slice of bread on top. Finally, you can enjoy your delicious sandwich!

1. What is the first thing you need to do to make a peanut butter sandwich?

a

Spread peanut butter

b

Get bread and peanut butter

c

Eat the sandwich

d

Open the jar

2. Which word tells you what happens right before you put the second slice of bread on?

a

First

b

Next

c

Then

d

After that

Fill in the blank with the correct time order word from the passage.

1.  , get two slices of bread, peanut butter, and a knife.

2.  , open the peanut butter jar.

3.  , use the knife to spread a thin layer of peanut butter.

4.  , place the other slice of bread on top.

5.  , you can enjoy your delicious sandwich!

Use the words below to complete the sentences. Each word can only be used once.

First
Next
Then
Finally

1.  , I wake up in the morning.

2.  , I brush my teeth.

3.  , I eat my breakfast.

4.  , I go to school.

Think about your favorite game. Write down the steps to play it, using at least three time order words.