The time order words 'first', 'after that', 'then', and 'finally' help to bring the events together and tell you which ones happened first, second, third and last. Time order words help to clarify our speech and writing, to make sure that listeners and readers understand the order of events.
What is a time order text?
Time order words help to identify the beginning, middle and end of a sequence of events. They signal to the reader what happened first, what happened next, and what happened last.