1. The document discusses two types of paragraph ordering: time order and spatial order. 2. In time order, ideas are arranged sequentially based on when events occurred using words like "first", "then", "after". An example paragraph describes the steps taken to choose a summer program in this order. 3. Spatial order arranges details based on location from one place to another using words like "beside", "above", "on the right". An example describes the layout of a TOEFL testing facility from the entrance to classrooms.

1. 4th ENGLISH CLASS
ALSA LC UNSOED
Reading Skills

2. ORDERING IDEAS OF PARAGRAPH
1. Time Order
In reading materials using time order, ideas are arranged in a
time sequence. One idea follows another and relates to an
event or idea previously referred to. Reading materials in this
order use words that indicate time, such as :
When First Then
Second Next Last
After that Before that Later
EXAMPLE:
I decided to join a summer program at Greenhills College this year. Before I
made the decision, I first searched the internet for the universities and colleges
in America that offer summer programs. I found a long list of them. Later, I
picked out some universities and a colleges that I thought would be good. Then
I visted their websites. After that, with my parents, I discussed which university
or college I should choose. After talking things over, we finally agreed that I
should go to Greenhills College

3. 2. Spatial Order
Some details are put together so that we can visualize them in terms of their location in a
room, building, some outdoor area. These details follow a direction that traces movement
form one place to another. A writer, especially when describing how things placed, may
give details starting from near to far, from east to west, from the outer part to the inner
side, or in some other clear spatial order. The keywords are :
There Beside Near
Above Below Next to
Under Over Alongside
Beneath By Behind
On
EXAMPLE :
The place where I was to take my TOEFL was not as big as I had expected. It was situated
on the 7th floor of a building downtown. The elevator I took opened directly onto the
reception area. On the right side of the reception area was information counter. Next to
the Information counter was a registration desk and at the far end, a cashier counter. On
the left was a comfortable waiting lounge. A door between the waiting lounge and the
cashier led to a corridor with the administration office and restrooms on the right and two
classrooms on the left. I took the test in one of the classrooms. It was carpeted and
equipped with computers.