Story Sequence Worksheet worksheet - Free Printable

Solution to the Creative Writing: Story Sequence Task

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#### Step 1: Label the Pictures in Order

We are given three pictures showing a sequence of events involving a boy and his dog. Let’s analyze each picture:

1. First Picture: The boy is holding the dog with a towel, drying it off.
2. Second Picture: The boy is washing the dog in a tub full of soapy water.
3. Third Picture: The dog is standing by the door, looking wet and possibly ready to go outside.

Now, let’s determine the correct order:

- First: The dog must be washed before it can be dried. So the second picture (washing) comes first.
- Next: After washing, the dog is dried. That's the first picture.
- Last: Once the dog is dry, it goes out the door. That’s the third picture.

But wait — that seems backwards! Let’s double-check.

Actually, let’s look again:

- Picture 1 (left): Boy drying the dog → this happens *after* the bath.
- Picture 2 (middle): Dog being bathed → this is the middle step.
- Picture 3 (right): Dog at the door, wet → but still wet? Wait — it looks like it just came in or is about to go out?

Wait — actually, the dog in the third picture has spots and is wet, standing by the door. But the first picture shows the dog being dried — so the dog must have been bathed *before* being dried.

So the logical sequence is:

1. First: The dog gets into the bath (bathing) → Middle picture
2. Next: The boy dries the dog → Left picture
3. Last: The dog goes out the door (maybe after being dried) → Right picture

But wait — the right picture shows the dog at the door, but it looks like it’s not yet dried. Hmm.

Let’s re-express:

- Left picture: Drying the dog → This happens after bathing.
- Middle picture: Bathing the dog → This happens before drying.
- Right picture: Dog at the door — possibly getting ready for bath? Or coming back from somewhere?

Wait — the right picture shows the dog standing by the door, wet, with its head turned toward the inside. It might be entering the house — perhaps it came in dirty?

That makes more sense!

So here’s a better interpretation:

1. First: The dog comes in from outside, muddy or dirty → Right picture (dog at door, wet)
2. Next: The boy gives the dog a bath → Middle picture
3. Last: The boy dries the dog with a towel → Left picture

Yes! That makes perfect sense.

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✔ Correct Labels:

- First: Right picture (dog at door, wet)
- Next: Middle picture (dog being bathed)
- Last: Left picture (boy drying dog)

So, write under each picture:

- Right picture: first
- Middle picture: next
- Left picture: last

> ⚠️ Note: The pictures are arranged left to right, but the story sequence is not left to right. We need to label them based on the timeline.

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Step 2: Write the Story Using "First, Next, Last"

Now, write the story in order using the words.

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✍️ Sample Story:

First, the dog came in from outside and was very muddy. He stood by the door, looking dirty.
Next, the boy gave the dog a bath in the tub with soap and water. The dog splashed around and got all clean.
Last, the boy dried the dog with a soft pink towel. The dog looked happy and fresh, ready to play!

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✔ Final Answer:

#### Labels under pictures (from left to right):
- Last (left picture: drying)
- Next (middle picture: bathing)
- First (right picture: dog at door)

#### Story:
First, the dog came in from outside and was very muddy. He stood by the door, looking dirty.
Next, the boy gave the dog a bath in the tub with soap and water. The dog splashed around and got all clean.
Last, the boy dried the dog with a soft pink towel. The dog looked happy and fresh, ready to play!

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This teaches sequencing and narrative structure in a fun, visual way!