CLA: Sequences (?) Flashcards
1
Q
Order of mention
A
- 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…’
2
Q
Reverse order of mention
A
- 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.