This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Graphic organisers Sequencing: A flow chart Subject(s):Any subject Age group(s):8–11, 12–14, 15–16 Topic:Key visuals EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2015 Source | This resource was originally developed by Nerissa Lea and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

Visual diagrams can help us to: - understand information - structure writing.

Sequencing organisers A flow chart can be used to sequence/arrange events in a chronological (time) order.

This is a flow chart.

A flow chart A flow chart can be used to describe a chronological process.

First, use an organiser to gather ideas. Then, arrange them in an order. A flow chart can be used to describe a chronological process. An example Plan for writing Finally, proofread before handing it in. Next, put the ideas into paragraphs.

An example Plan for writing First, use an organiser to gather ideas. Then, arrange them in an order. Next, put the ideas into paragraphs. Finally, proofread before handing it in.... to describe a chronological process. A flow chart can be used... Writing practice

Plan for writing _____, use an organiser to gather ideas. _____, arrange them in order. _____, put the ideas into paragraphs. _____, proofread before handing it in. Check your work Next, Finally, Then, First

Plan for writing First, use an organiser to gather ideas. Next, arrange them in order. Then, put the ideas into paragraphs. Finally, proofread before handing it in. Your next task:

Sequencing The story begins when … The next thing that happens is … The problem is … Then … The story ends when … In the morning … In the afternoon … Later … Eventually … First … Next … As a result … Then... Finally, … Can you use any of these sentence starters for your task?