Practice with Chronological Organizers

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Informational writing is sometimes organized chronologically, especially when reporting observations such as in laboratory reports. Below are the chronological organizers presented in Chapter 6 of Looking Ahead 2. Fill in the passage on the left with an appropriate word or phrase.

First actions
first
to begin

Subsequent actions
next
then
later

Final actions
finally
in the end

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