We often begin to learn to write things in a chronological manner because it is logical and flows well. Chronological flows are ordering events or things in a way that occur in time. Narrative writing is often paced in this manner. When we begin to transition to writing things sequentially, we are just learning to drop a few details along the way. Sequential order on the other hand, is ordering things in in a step in a process or events. When writing in this form it is ideal to outline a clear plan for what you are going to put together. It often helps to provide some background for your audience prior to jumping into your sequence. This provides with some context that they can use to add more value and significance for each step of the event or process. Some writing exists in order to teach the reader how to perform a specific task, such as repair a broken appliance, remove and replace a car part, upgrade a phone, use a piece of software, diagnose a computer problem, etc.

This collection of worksheets provides specific activities for your students to break down into step by step directions. Your students may be amazed at how difficult it can be to clearly explain very simple tasks! Bring order to the worksheets that we present for you below or just put them in the order that matters to the reader.