Compose a body paragraph using the TOPIC SENTENCE + DETAIL + EXAMPLE + TRANSITION (TDET) routine
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~8 min
eng.g3.s.ex_21
Sequence Paragraph Draft
Prompt
Pick a body-paragraph focus that calls for SEQUENCE text-structure. Draft a TDET paragraph using 3 sequence-signal words (FIRST, NEXT, AFTER THAT, FINALLY, etc.).
M-3-S-EX-21
Illustration
Reference image of a sequence paragraph with 3 sequence-signal words highlighted in yellow and one date circled in red. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g3
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
TDET 4 bands present≥3 sequence-signals usedSteps are in time-orderCapitals + periods
Hints
- Use a date if you can — dates anchor sequence to a real time.
- Front sequence-signal + comma.
Misconceptions to watch
- Sequence-signals are present but content is not actually time-ordered.
- Uses only one signal repeatedly.
Used in lessons