Put information in order
1st Grade English practice: Which step comes first: mix the batter, bake the cake, or crack the eggs. Part of author purpose (Author Purpose).
~8 min
Some texts explain steps or time order, such as how food is made or how something grows.
Understanding Informational Order
How a Flower Grows
- 1. Plant the seed.
- 2. Give it water.
- 3. Watch the flower bloom.
Informational texts explain how things happen in a special order, like how a plant grows or how to make a snack. You read these steps from the beginning to the end.
💡 Think about a story that tells you how to do something, one step at a time.

