Why does the author use sequence (or time order) in Gladiator to organize his ideas? How does telling about the events in the order that they happened help you understand what brought about the beginning and end of the gladiator tradition in Rome? Introduce your ideas clearly with a thesis statement. Use transition words to organize and connect your writing. Support your writing with evidence from the text and develop your ideas with facts and examples. Use precise language and maintain a formal writing style. Provide a strong conclusion to support your information