Retell in Order

First, next, then, finally: sequence events with transition words.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 25

When you retell a story, you tell what happened in order: beginning, middle, and end.
Transition words help: first, next, then, and finally.
First, Omar painted a sun and a pond. Next, he found the green paint was empty. Then he remembered yellow and blue make green. Finally, he painted three tall trees!
Your turn! Tap the events in order.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

2.T.SS.1.c — Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases to sequence events and actions.
2.P.EICC.3.d — Summarize and visualize sections of the text to maintain understanding.