Objective:

Write directions using

signal words
Instruction : Sequence the pictures using 1-4 numbers.

A B C D
Life Cycle of a Butterfly

1 2 3 4
Let us read !
Wrapping a Gift
To get started, get a sheet of wrapping paper. First , put the
gift at the center. Next , fold in both sides and tape them together.
Then , fold the ends and tape them. Lastly , put ribbons and
bows.

What is the selection all about?

Directions in wrapping a gift
What do you need in wrapping a gift?
Gift wrapper, tape , bows , ribbon, gift
What are the underlined words?
First , next , then , lastly
Remember :
• Signal words are important to show the proper
sequence of doing something.
• In writing directions, signal words are
important. They are in the next step. Signal
words like first , next ,then , lastly are used to
give directions in correct order. They also
indicate the correct sequence in doings in
doing things step by step.
Remember :
• Signal words are also called as
transitional words.

• Other examples of signal words:

afterward
finally
before
after
Activity :
Instruction: You want to serve lemon juice to your mom who’s been
sick. Follow the instructions below to make one. Arrange the
following directions to give the sequence in preparing lemon juice
with honey. Write numbers 1-4.

4 Finally, mix all the ingredients.

_____
1 First , cut the lemon.
_____
_____
3 Then , put sugar and honey
into the glass.
2 Next , squeeze it into a glass.
_____
How to Make a Lemon Juice
First , cut the lemon.
Next , squeeze it into a glass.
Then , put sugar and honey
into the glass . Finally, mix all
the ingredients.
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct
answer to complete the paragraph.

In writing directions, _____________

signal wordsare
important. Signal words like _____, _____,
first _____
_____, next arethen
used lastly
to give directions in
correct order. These indicate the sequence
in doing things step by step.