directions using

signal words
ENGLISH 4 QUARTER 3 WEEK 2 Module 2
At the end of this lesson you are
expected to:
write directions using signal words
DRILL
Directions: Write the correct sequence
of events in washing our hands. Use
the signal words first, second, third,
fourth, fifth and sixth.
Directions: Write the correct sequence of events in washing our hands. Use the
signal words First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth.

______,squirt
Third a dab of soap onto one palm.
______,make
Second sure it is not too cold.
______,rub
Fourth your hands together. Wait until bubbles are all over
them.
______,turn
First on the water.
______,now
Sixth dry them with a towel.
______,then
Fifth rinse your hands.
REVIE
W
Directions: Choose the correct
adverb of manner in the
parenthesis to fill in the gaps.
1. That bus is going so ________. We’ll
never get there on time.

(fast, slowly, well)

2.He solved the exercises ________
because they were very easy.

(quick, quickly, soon)

3.This TV is _________ ruined. It
doesn’t work anymore.

(complete, absolute, completely)

4.Please, just wait a minute. I’m sure
she’ll ________ be here.

(soon, probably, slowly)

5.Penny wears a raincoat as it rains
___________.

(loudly, heavily, now)

LET’S READ
A Walk to
Grandma’s
House
 Last Saturday, Jean
and her brother Carl,
walked to their
Grandma’s house. First,
they stopped by the fruit
store and bought an
apple for each of them.
 Next, they ate the apple Then, while crossing
as they walked going to the through the park, Carl
park. picked some wildflowers
for Grandma.
 After that, they hopped
over a fence and left the
park. Jean waved hello to
Mr. Ramos and helped him
catch some newspaper the
wind had caught.
 Finally, Jean and Carl
arrived at Grandma’s house.
She came and gave them
both a big hug and a plate of
cookies.
Questions: 6. After that, who did Jean
help, what did she do?
1. Who walked to their
Grandma’s house? 7. Finally, where is their
final stop? Who did they
2. When did they walk to their meet?
Grandma’s house?
8. What words were used to
3. Where did they go first? helped you know the
4. What did they do next? steps in a process or
sequence of events?
5. What did Carl do then?
 SIGNAL WORDS
help the readers see which important details will be developed
in a sequential pattern

indicate order
tell what is to happen

use for arranging events

use in giving directions

Examples of signal words:

first first
next second
then third
after that fourth
finally or lastly fifth
 directions
provide a guide on how to perform or finish an action.
 HOW TO MAKE A CUP OF TEA

First, boil some water.

Next, serve the water in a cup.
Then, put the teabag in the hot water.
After that, add some sugar and milk.
Finally, serve while it’s hot.
 01
PRACT
ICE
Directions: Read the sentences. Write
the chronological order of events
using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Directions: Read the sentences. Write the chronological
order of events using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
4 Pour the cereal from the bowl.

2 Get some cereal.

3 Scoop some cereal.

1 Get a bowl.

6 Serve and eat.

5 Add some milk.

 02
PRACT
ICE
Directions: Choose the sequencing
words in each sentence. Write your
answers on your paper.
Directions: Choose the sequencing words in each sentence. Write
your answers on your paper.

1. Everyone jumped into the van, then drove to Jose’s house.

2. Before we went to the party, we wrapped our gifts.
3. Next, Marielle thanked her friends for coming.
4. They were all seated. After greeting the host, they put their gifts on the table.
5. Soon other guests began to arrive.
6. Samantha can finally do her assigned task.
7. Alliah said, “now we can go home and rest”.
8. Later, we will talk with your classmates about the projects.
9. At last, we can celebrate our victory party.
10. Then, they work together to finish the group activity.
REME
MBER
: help the reader see which important details will be
Signal words
developed in a sequential pattern.

Signal words like first, next, then, after that and finally or lastly are used
in giving and writing directions.

Numbers may be used, but for the purpose showing time order or steps or
process.
 EVALU
ATION
Directions:

Write the correct sequence using first, next,

then, after that and finally to complete the steps
in joining online classes.
Directions: Write the correct sequence using first,
next, then, after that and finally to complete the steps
in joining online classes.

Next,
__________ he turned on his laptop
Finally,
__________ he joined the Zoom class
Then,
__________ he connected to the Wi-Fi
First,
__________ he gathered all his things he needed for his online class
he opened the Zoom app
After that,
__________
Thanks!
Prepared by: Teacher Jhean