Sequence Events Back to 20 Best-practices Reading Strategies Readers track the order of events described in a selection. Readers identify steps in a process, stages of development, phases of a cycle, etc. Clue words authors may use to help readers track sequence include: first, then, finally, last, while, during, and after. Questions to help students track a sequence of events from written texts: How did the author organize the information in this selection? How would you use the events described in the text to create a timeline of events? What words or phrases did the author use to help readers track the sequence of events: first, then, finally, next, last, while, during, after, dates, times. This selection included information organized chronologically. What is the sequence of events described in the text?   Search Journey North Copyright 1997-2012 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.