CLA: Sequences (?) Flashcards

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Order of mention

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  • 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…’
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Reverse order of mention

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  • 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.
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