They used signal words while reviewing key events and vocabulary from their novel. (wida.us)
Such signal words indicate whether something takes place «before» or «after,» «first» or «last,» irrespective of the information's position in a sentence. (sciencedaily.com)
Then, explain to your students that many times cause and effect relationships in stories do not occur in the same sentence and are not associated with signal words. (uniqueteachingresources.com)