Time Order Words Practice

A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using time order words to sequence events.

Grade 4 ELA WritingWriting Organization and StructureUsing Time Order Words

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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceShort AnswerTrue / FalseCustom

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.C

Topics

ELAWritingTime Order WordsSequencingGrade 4

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Time Order Words Practice

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice using time order words to show the sequence of events.

Complete the sentences with the best time order word from the box below.

First

Then

Finally

1. , I woke up and stretched.

2. , I brushed my teeth and washed my face.

3. , I ate a delicious breakfast.

4. , I packed my backpack for school.

Choose the best time order word to complete each sentence.

1. We planted the seeds. , we watered them daily.

First

Later

Suddenly

2. I put on my shoes. , I tied the laces.

Before

After

Then

Soon

Read the sentences below. Rewrite them in the correct time order using words like 'First,' 'Next,' 'Then,' and 'Finally.'

Sentences:

I poured milk into my cereal. I got a bowl and a spoon. I ate my breakfast. I put cereal in the bowl.

Your Answer:

Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.

1. 'Before' is a time order word that shows something happened earlier.

True

False

2. 'Suddenly' is NOT a time order word.

True

False

Write a short paragraph about how you make your favorite sandwich. Be sure to use at least three different time order words (e.g., first, next, then, after, finally, before).