

This Grade 2 worksheet helps children develop narrative writing skills through the use of the sequence words first, next, and last. With the help of imaginative and child-friendly prompts, learners practise arranging ideas in order and turning them into simple, meaningful paragraphs. The worksheet includes five engaging writing themes: helping someone, discovering a hidden island, finding a tiny dragon, experiencing a big surprise, and talking to animals. These creative topics make story writing exciting while also helping children build structure, clarity, and confidence in their writing.
Sequence words help children understand how events happen in order. For Grade 2 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It teaches them to organise ideas from beginning to end.
2. It improves paragraph writing with a clear flow of events.
3. It strengthens logical thinking and storytelling skills.
4. It makes creative writing easier and more structured.
This worksheet includes five sequencing-based narrative writing activities:
🤝 Exercise 1 – Helping Hands
Children draw and write about a time they helped someone and describe the events in order.
🏝️ Exercise 2 – Hidden Island
Children imagine discovering a hidden island and sequence their adventure.
🐉 Exercise 3 – Tiny Dragon
Children create a fun story about finding a tiny dragon nearby.
🎁 Exercise 4 – Big Surprise
Children describe a surprising moment using first, next, and last.
🦜 Exercise 5 – Talking Animals
Children imagine a conversation with animals and turn it into a short story.
Exercise 1 – Helping Hands
Answers may vary.
Sample Answer:
First: I saw my friend drop her books on the ground. I went near her quickly. I decided to help her.
Next: I picked up the books and gave them back to her. She smiled at me happily. We walked to class together.
Last: She said thank you to me. I felt very happy inside. We became good friends.
Exercise 2 – Hidden Island
Answers may vary.
Sample Answer:
First: I found a secret map in my room. It showed a hidden island in the sea. I felt very excited.
Next: I followed the map and reached the island by boat. I saw trees and a cave. I started exploring the place.
Last: I found a small treasure in the cave. I took it and came back home. I told my family about my adventure.
Exercise 3 – Tiny Dragon
Answers may vary.
Sample Answer:
First: I saw a tiny dragon sitting in my garden. It looked small and scared. I went closer to see it.
Next: I gave the dragon some food and water. It became happy and started playing with me. We had fun together.
Last: The dragon flapped its wings and flew away. It waved goodbye to me. I felt happy and surprised.
Exercise 4 – Big Surprise
Answers may vary.
Sample Answer:
First: I came home after school feeling tired. The house looked very quiet. I did not know anything.
Next: Suddenly, the lights turned on and I saw decorations everywhere. My family and friends shouted “Surprise!” I was very excited.
Last: We cut a cake and had fun together. I played games with my friends. It was the best day ever.
Exercise 5 – Talking Animals
Answers may vary.
Sample Answer:
First: I went to the park and saw a dog talking. I was very surprised. I listened to what it was saying.
Next: The dog told me about its day. We talked and played together. I laughed a lot.
Last: The dog said goodbye and ran away. I waved at it happily. I will never forget that day.
Make story writing easier and more exciting for your child with this fun sequencing worksheet.
Sequence words help students organize their ideas, creating a smoother and more logical flow in their writing.
It helps children describe events in a clear order, making their stories easier to follow.
Create exercises where students arrange events in the correct sequence, reinforcing their understanding of word order.