TODAY’S OBJ ECTIVES:

• Define what is a signal word

• Identify the signal words from the
directions given
• Write sentences or paragraphs in giving
simple direction
Let’s answer the questions.
1.What do we do first?
2.What do we do next?
3.What do we do then?
4.What do we do after that?
5.What do we do last?
6.Did you follow the directions easily? Why?
7.What words helped you to follow the
directions easily?
8.Is it important to wash our hands daily?
Why?
What are
signal words?
• Signal words are essential to know
what would be next thing to follow or
to do.
• Give hints about what is about to
happen in what you're reading.
What are
signal words?
• Signal words are used to follow the
directions in their correct order.
• Take note that in writing directions using
signal words, always put comma ( , ) after
each signal word you use.
Study these sentences.
1.Break one or two eggs in a bowl.
2.Add a pinch of salt and mix them using a whisk.
3.Heat oil in the pan.
4.Pour in the egg mixture and wait until cook.
5.Remove the egg in the pan and put it on a plate.

Read the paragraph below.

First, break one or two eggs in a bowl. Next, add a pinch of salt and mix
them using a whisk. Then, Heat oil in the pan. After that, pour in the egg
mixture and wait until cook. Lastly, remove the egg in the pan and put it on
the plate.
Ready to serve.
 REMEMBER!

•Signal words were used to

make directions clear.
•Signal words are used to
follow directions in their
correct order.
A. Write directions for brushing one’s
teeth. Use the signal words first, next,
then, after that, finally.