An original three-part story about Tess, who plants a seed and waits for it to grow. Children number the events 1, 2 and 3, answer questions about what happened, notice the words first, next and last, and put a second set of events in order without any signal words. They finish by writing their own three-step sequence. Sequencing is a key reading comprehension and retelling skill.
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Completed: First, Next, Last: Sequencing a Three-Part Story
Year 2 students (typically ages 6–7) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at getting started.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 15 minutes for 9 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 2 · English · Reading ComprehensionName
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Read the story first. The words first, next and last tell you the order.
Write 1, 2 or 3 to show what happened first, next and last.
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