Sequencing Ideas - Functional Language
Practise sequencing ideas at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
Structure a process by marking stages, dependencies and a concluding statement.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1; use the suggested answers on page 2 after they have written and compared their own responses.
- Contrast The first step is to… with Once this is done and In conclusion.
- Write stage sentences for planning, customer problems, feedback, product tests and the remaining prompts.
- Connect three compatible sentences into a short process explanation, checking what this refers to.
Support and extension
Use a stage/action grid. Extend by explaining why testing must precede a launch decision. In conclusion closes an explanation rather than automatically naming its final procedural action; accept coherent alternatives.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
