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Timelines and sequence charts are the graphic representations that are used in sequencing and ordering in a varied forms. These forms will involve the same procedure by putting an idea or thought after another according to the certain rules and criteria.

Timeline is a graphic organizer.It is a linear representation of important events in the order in which they occurred.It shows the passage of time as a line. A time frame is scheduled during which something is to happen. This chart can be used to help students understand a timeline and its format. It is blank and therefore it allows them to use it with any subject.

They are used to record and relate the events with the specific dates. They are also done in text materials in an order. Some of the examples are histories of countries or events of a person's life, their culture development. All of these are arranged in an order.

Sequence charts are usually used to sequence the steps which are required to complete a task or in order to solve it. They are used when time and dates are not involved. Example: Describing the process of acid rain. This task can be done using a sequence chart.

They help in putting the items in order. Before doing this the students must know the purpose of ordering the task and then do the ordering with help of the useful scheme.In order to know the steps or events students must identify the problem tasks and come up with a solution to complete the task. Once all the procedure are followed students will be able to interpret and analyze the data. [1],[2]

  1. It helps the students sequence a series of tasks in a correct order.
  2. The students must know the purpose and importance of ordering the tasks.
  3. It also helps the students analyze the steps, procedure, content according to cause and effect relationships.

References

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  1. ^ www.kedu.com/graphic_organizer/pdf/sequence.pdf
  2. ^ Bellanca, James. Graphic organizer to teach thinking in the cooperative classroom. Palatine: The co-operative think tank. ISBN 1990IRU. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help)