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Order Words

Here are some words that can be used to keep track of when things happen in a story or other types of writing:


	after		first		next		until

	later		last		finally		then

	meanwhile	second		third		before


These words can be used to tell in what order events happen.

Here are some sample sentences with the order words underlined:


  Jill went to visit her grandmother last summer.

  Jack has an appointment with Dr. Jones next week.

  We can go to the movies after we eat.

  You can play in the backyard until lunchtime.

  You must do your homework and then you must practice the piano.
	

Time words help us keep track of when event occurs. Here are some sample time words:


	today		yesterday		morning

	afternoon	Friday			summer

	a year ago	three months		after breakfast


Some time and order words are especially useful for giving directions.

	  Jill made herself a sandwich for lunch today. First she
	got herself some bread, peanut butter, jelly, a knife, and 
	a spoon. Next she spread some peanut butter on a slice
	of bread. Then she put a lot of jelly on top of the peanut
	butter. Finally she put another slice of bread on top of
	the jelly and before she ate the sandwich she cut it in half.


Here's another sample paragraph:

	  Jill has many chores she must do in the morning.	
	First she has to make sure the front porch is neat
	and clean. Second she is supposed to pick up any things
	that are out of place in the livingroom. Finally, before
	she can have breakfast, she must clean the windshield
	of the family car.

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