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.