CLA: Sequences (?)

Question 1

Order of mention

Answer 1

• When the sequence of clauses parallels the sequence of events
• Basis for storytelling
• Children find this easy to follow, especially when it utilised in an instruction.
• e.g. ‘A happened, then B happened, then C…’

Question 2

Reverse order of mention

Answer 2

• When the sequence of clauses does not parallel the sequence of events.
• Often achieved using conjuctions such as before/aftrt, and time adverbials
• e.g. ‘Before you go outside,put your books away,’
• Some children find this reverse order hard to decode.