Let's solve this
Sequence Worksheet step by step. The goal is to fill in the missing boxes in the graphic organizers so that they correctly show the
sequence of events described in each paragraph.
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Problem 1: Polar Bears Hunting Seals
Paragraph Summary:
Polar bears hunt seals using their sense of smell. They wait for seals to surface for air, then grab them.
Given:
- First box: *Polar bears find seals by scent.*
Steps in order:
1. Find seals by scent →
2. Wait for seal to surface for air →
3. Grab the seal when it surfaces
✔ So the sequence is:
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Polar bears find seals by scent.
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Polar bears wait for the seal to come up for air.
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Polar bears grab the seal.
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Problem 2: Getting to the North Pole
Paragraph Summary:
The fastest way involves airplane → boat → helicopter.
Given:
- Middle box: *Take a boat to the island of Barneo*
Steps in order:
1. Fly by airplane to Norway →
2. Take a boat to Barneo →
3. Fly by helicopter to the North Pole
✔ So the sequence is:
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Fly by airplane to Norway
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Take a boat to the island of Barneo
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Fly by helicopter to the North Pole
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Problem 3: Seeing the Northern Lights
Paragraph Summary:
To see the northern lights, go out at night, go high (like a mountain), and wait.
Steps in order:
1. Go out at night →
2. Get somewhere high (e.g., mountain top) →
3. Wait for the lights to appear
✔ So the sequence is:
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Go out at night
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Get somewhere high
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Wait for the northern lights
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✔ Final Answers:
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1. Polar Bears Hunting
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Polar bears find seals by scent.
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Polar bears wait for the seal to come up for air.
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Polar bears grab the seal.
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2. Getting to the North Pole
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Fly by airplane to Norway
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Take a boat to the island of Barneo
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Fly by helicopter to the North Pole
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3. Seeing the Northern Lights
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Go out at night
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Get somewhere high
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Wait for the northern lights
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📌 Explanation:
This worksheet teaches
sequence, which means organizing information in the order things happen. Each paragraph uses words like "first," "then," "next," and "after" to signal the steps. We used those clues to identify the correct order and filled in the graphic organizer accordingly.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of text structure worksheet 2.