Read the paragraph from an e-mail. (1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn’t been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was.

What is the best way to reorganize the paragraph to make the writer’s viewpoint clear to the reader?

1, 3, 4, 2, 5
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
4, 5, 1, 2, 3