Sequence Worksheet | Text Structure Activity - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step through each paragraph and fill in the missing boxes based on the sequence of events described.

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Paragraph 1: Polar Bears Hunting Seals

The text says:
> First they use their sense of smell to find seals.
> Then polar bears wait for the seal to surface for air.
> Then, when the seal comes up for air, the polar bear grabs it.

So the sequence is:
1. Polar bears find seals by scent. (already filled)
2. → Next: They wait for the seal to surface for air.
3. → Then: The polar bear grabs the seal when it surfaces.

✔ So the two missing boxes are:
- Middle box: “Wait for seal to surface for air”
- Right box: “Grab the seal”

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Paragraph 2: Getting to the North Pole

Text says:
> The fastest way is by airplane. That will only take you to Norway though.
> Then you need to take a boat. The boat will take you to an island called Barneo...
> Then you can fly to the North Pole by helicopter.

Sequence:
1. → First: Fly by airplane to Norway
2. → Middle (given): Take a boat to the island of Barneo
3. → Last: Fly by helicopter to the North Pole

✔ Missing boxes:
- Left box: “Fly by airplane to Norway”
- Right box: “Fly by helicopter to the North Pole”

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Paragraph 3: Seeing the Northern Lights

Text says:
> If you want to see the northern lights, the first thing that you have to do is go out at night.
> Next you have to get somewhere high. A mountain top should work.
> Then you have to wait. If you get lucky and your timing is right, you should see this stunning phenomenon.

Sequence:
1. → First: Go out at night
2. → Next: Get somewhere high (like a mountain top)
3. → Then: Wait — and if lucky, you’ll see them

✔ All three boxes are empty. Fill them as:
- Left: “Go out at night”
- Middle: “Get somewhere high (mountain top)”
- Right: “Wait — and if lucky, see the northern lights”

*(We can simplify the last one to just “Wait and watch for the lights” or similar — but let’s keep it close to the text.)*

Actually, since the worksheet uses short phrases, we’ll make them concise:

Left: “Go out at night”
Middle: “Go to a high place (like a mountain)”
Right: “Wait and hope to see the lights”

But to match the style of the given examples (“Take a boat to the island of Barneo”), let’s use clear, simple action steps.

Final version for #3:
- Box 1: “Go out at night”
- Box 2: “Go to a high place”
- Box 3: “Wait and look for the lights”

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Now, compiling all answers clearly:

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Final Answer:

1. Polar Bear Hunting Sequence:
- First: Polar bears find seals by scent. *(given)*
- Second: Wait for seal to surface for air
- Third: Grab the seal

2. Trip to North Pole Sequence:
- First: Fly by airplane to Norway
- Second: Take a boat to the island of Barneo *(given)*
- Third: Fly by helicopter to the North Pole

3. Seeing Northern Lights Sequence:
- First: Go out at night
- Second: Go to a high place (like a mountain)
- Third: Wait and look for the lights