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English 4
Quarter 3 - Module 3
Writing Directions Using Signal Words

English – Grade 4
English – Grade 4
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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Writing Directions Using Signal Words
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English 4
Quarter 3- Module 3
Writing Directions Using Signal
Words
Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you

write directions using signal words.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• Identify signal words;

• Give series of directions using signal words from
picture clues; and
• Write sentences or paragraph that give directions
using signal words.
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What I Know

Directions: Read and understand each statement carefully then

write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which signal word is used in giving direction?

a. but
b. for example
c. meanwhile
d. next

2. Andrea enjoys brushing her teeth. First, she brushes the

outside and inside cover of her upper and lower front
teeth. Then, she brushes the outside and inside cover of
her chewing teeth. Finally, she gargles with mouthwash
to have fresh breath all day long. What does Andrea do
first?
a. Andrea gurgles with mouthwash
b. Andrea brushes the outside and inside cover of her
chewing teeth
c. Andrea brushes the outside and inside cover of her
upper and lower front teeth.
d. Andrea rinses her teeth with warm water

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3. First, next, then, finally are all signal words used in
giving_________.
a. cause and effect
b. comparison and contrast
c. problem and solution
d. sequence of direction

4. Choose the signal words that indicate chronological

order.
a. cause, effect, as a result
b. compare, contrast, similar, different
c. first, next, finally, after
d. problem, solution, struggle

5. Signal words that give dates in order, first, second, after

are used in giving ____________________.
a. cause and effect
b. chronological order or sequence
c. compare and contrast
d. problem and solution

6. When I bake cookies, what I do first is to pre-heat the

oven. Second, I combine shortening, brown sugar, milk
and vanilla in a large bowl. Then, I drop rounded batter
onto the baking sheet. Finally, I bake the batter for 8 to
10 minutes for chewy cookies. What word signals are
used to direction?
a. brown sugar, milk and vanilla
b. cookies, oven, heat
c. combine, drop, bake
d. first, second, then, finally

7. Initially is a signal word that indicates _____________.

a. beginning
b. end
c. finale
d. middle

8. Afterwards is a signal word that indicates

____________.
a. beginning
b. end
c. finale
d. middle

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 9. Across, through, over, on and down are signal words
that gives ______________
a. cause and effect
b. location
c. order
d. time

10. Take one capsule of medicine before meal. Before meal

means__________
a. afterwards
b. in advance
c. next
d. later

What’s In

Directions: Complete each statement by choosing an appropriate

word based on the given sign inside the box. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

place wear push wash touch

turn keep slow allowed entry

1. No unauthorized persons allowed, no ___________

2. In case of fire, ____________________ alarm panel.

3. ___________ down, pedestrian crossing.

4. Please, ____________ your hands.

5. _________ face mask all the time.

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6. _________ distance of at least 2 meters apart.

7. To maintain cleanliness, __________ rubbish in bin provided.

8. During examination, cheating is not __________________.

9. _________ right.

10. Please be careful with the surface, do not _________.

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 Lesson

3 Writing Directions Using Signal Words

What’s New

Read the dialog, then answer the questions that follow.

Liam is watching her Lola Maria preparing one of the

famous delicacies in the province of Bulacan, the “Pastillas de
Leche”. Her sweet tooth craves for the creamy, smooth, soft and
mouth-watering custard candy.
Liam: Lola Maria, can you teach me how to prepare “pastillas de
leche?”
Lola Maria: Of course, my child. But you need to be patient
because this candy requires time and effort. You basically
need to cook the milk to make it thick and smooth.
First, mix the fresh milk and sugar in a saucepan and boil
in medium heat until thick. Next, turn the heat off and add
butter and powdered milk. Then, cut in half inch length and
roll in sugar. Finally, wrap the pieces in cellophane or
traditional white paper.
Liam: Thank you, Lola Maria. I will surely keep your way of
preparing “pastillas de leche.”
Lola Maria: You’re always welcome, my dear Liam.

Read the following questions and write your answers on a

separate sheet of paper.

1. What is Lola Maria cooking?

2. What ingredients were used in making pastillas?
3. What attitude is needed in order to make delicious pastillas?

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 4. If you are Liam, will you be able to follow the directions given
by Lola Maria? Why?
5. What words did Lola Maria use to make her direction in
making “Pastillas de Leche” clear?

What is It

Sometimes when we want to do things, we usually got confused

and don’t know how to start. What do we do?

Just like a detective, we have to use clues! We read and look for
clues that will give us hint on how to start and accomplish things. Like
a mystery, you have to use the clues to find the answer. These clues
are called signal words.

Signal words give us clues on how to do things in various ways.

Types of Signal words in writing directions:

A. Sequence (time) words – describes events in order, serve

as guide or explains the steps one must follow to do
something or make something.
Examples: first, second, next, then, after that, finally

➢ How to wash hands:

First, wet your hands with clean running water, turn off tap and
apply soap.
Next, lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.
Then, scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
Finally, rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

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➢ How to make vanilla ice cream:

First, stir sugar, milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat.
Next, transfer mixture into a container. Stir in vanilla extract and
chill for 2 hours.
Then, pour cold ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker for
25 minutes.
Finally, put the ice cream in a freezer when softly frozen.

B. Location words – tell us where things can be found, its

location, and where things go in relation to each other.

Signal Meaning Example

Words
to Indicates destination or direction Go to the library.
through Movement across something Walk through the alley
across Movement from one end to the Walk across the road
other
along Movement in a line Drive along the street
Turn left Movement facing left Turn left and walk
Turn right Movement facing right Turn right and walk
towards Movement in direction of something Move towards the aisle
In front of Ahead or at the front The lawn in front of me
Straight on Continue in the same direction Go straight on the road

School Map
Principal’s
Office Classroom Canteen

SCHOOL ALLEY
School Guidance
Clinic Library Office

➢ Where is the library?

Go straight, then turn right after the school clinic.

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➢ Where is the School Canteen?
Go straight two buildings and turn left.
➢ If I am at the Principal’s Office, where can I find the School Clinic?
The School Clinic is in front of the Principal’s Office.
➢ If I am at the Guidance Office, where can I find the Library?
The Library is beside the Guidance Office.
➢ If I am at the Guidance Office, where can I find the Canteen?
Opposite the Guidance Office is the School Canteen.

What’s More
Independent Activity 1
A. Directions: Read the story below. Then, arrange the events by using
the numbers 1 to 5. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Bathing My Dog

The first thing I do when I bathe my dog is I wet it with warm water.
Next, I shampoo my dog twice. Then, I scrub it. After that, I use
conditioner on its fur. Finally, I rinse it well.

___________1. Rinse it well.

___________ 2. I shampoo my dog twice.

.
___________ 3. Wet my dog with warm water.
.
___________ 4. I use conditioner on its fur.

___________ 5. I scrub it.

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B. Directions: Read the recipe below. Answer the exercises below by
using the numbers 1 to 5. Use numbers 1 to 5. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

Making Mango Shake

To make a creamy and delicious

mango shake, first, rinse and pat dry two
medium-sized ripe mangoes, peel, chop,
and put it in a blender. Next, add 1.5 cups
of milk. Then, add 2-3 ice cubes. After
that, blend till smooth. Finally, pour in
glasses and serve!
.
___________ 6. Add 1.5 cups of milk.

___________ 7. Pour in glasses and serve!

___________ 8. Blend till smooth.

___________ 9. Add 2-3 ice cubes.

___________ 10. Rinse and pat dry two medium-sized ripe

mangoes, peel, chop, and put it in a blender.

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: For each box, put the signal words First, Next, Then,
After that or Finally. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A. Making Peanut Butter Sandwich

___________ 1. Spread peanut butter on the first slice
___________ 2. Take two slices of bread.
___________ 3. Spread jelly on the other slice.
___________ 4. Get peanut butter, jelly and a spoon.
___________ 5. Place the slices together, and serve.

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 B. How to Cook Rice
___________ 6.Measure rice into a pot.
___________ 7. Remove from heat and let it steam.
___________ 8. Bring to boil for 20 minutes.
___________ 9. Rinse for 2-3 times.
___________ 10. Consider rice ratio, add water.

Independent Activity 2
Directions: Choose the correct signal words in giving direction or
location. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. She walked quietly ________ the corridor and take the stairs.
a. along
b. in
c. off
d. under

2. They wandered _________ the forest and found a river.

a. off
b. over
c. through
d. to

3. Fly the remote controlled helicopter toy _______ the trees.

a. along
b. beside
c. over
d. under

4. The man is walking ________ the path.

a. along
b. inside
c. on
d. over
5. Climb ______ the stairs to get into Grandmother’s room.
a. behind
b. beside
c. down
d. up

6. Mr. Reyes is driving __________ the tunnel.

a. in
b. through
c. to
d. under
7. Michael jumps _______ the obstacle.
a. across
b. along
c. inside
d. over

8. Andrew swam __________ the river to the other side.

a. across
b. beside
c. down
d. up

9. Jose Rizal moved _______ countries to explore and study.

a. across
b. around
c. in
d. on

10. Walk __________ Magsaysay Avenue to find the clinic.

a. down
b. on
c. straight on
d. through

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Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Refer to the given map. Fill in the blanks with the
correct signal words that give direction. Then, answer the questions
given. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Signal Words
Straight on
In front of
Turn right
Beside
Towards
Across
Next to
Along

If you want to go to John’s house….

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You are at the school. To go to John’s house you have to go
(1)_______ Diamond Street and (2)____________ to Pearl Avenue.
Walk (3)________ Copper Street. His house is (4)__________ the
Cinema, (5)__________the Bank.

Answer the following questions:

6. Where is John’s house?

7. Where is the museum?

_______________________________________________________
8. Is the hotel beside the market?
_______________________________________________________
9. Where is the restaurant?
_______________________________________________________
10. Is the church next to the museum?
_______________________________________________________

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Independent Activity 3

Directions: Choose the appropriate signal word from the box

below to complete each sentence. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.

SIGNAL WORDS
along through across over under
down around into up towards

1. It is safe to drive ___________ the bridge.

2. Run ________ the stairs.
3. Walk quietly ___________ the beach.
4. Dive smoothly ________ the pool.
5. Safely ride your bike __________ the hills.
6. Jump _________ the fence.
7. Go ___________ the corner and see it yourself.
8. Let the fish swim ______________ the river down the stream.
9. Please, stop those who are running __________ the street.
10. Get up and walk ____________ your dreams.

Independent Assessment 3

Direction: Write a five-step direction using signal words First,

Next, Then, After that and Finally following order of steps given. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Brushing Teeth
1. Squeeze toothpaste onto your toothbrush.
2. Hold toothbrush under the tap.
3. Brush your teeth.
4. Spit the toothpaste into the sink.
5. Rinse your mouth and smile.

Brushing Teeth
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

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 Planting Seeds
1. Get the flower pot.
2. Put soil in the flower pot.
3. Put seeds in the flower pot with soil.
4. Water the seeds.
5. Put the flower pot in the sunlight.

Planting Seeds

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

After completing all the activities, let us summarize your learning!

Fill in the blanks to complete the idea of each statement. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
I think that signal words in writing directions give ______________
_________________________________________________________
I have learned two types of signal words: ____________________
I think Sequence or Time word is a type of signal word that ______
_________________________________________________________
Location words give ____________________________________
The most important thing I have learned in this lesson is ____________

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 What I Can Do

A. Directions: Select the correct signal word inside the box to be able
to write directions using sequence on how to make Homemade
Salted Eggs. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

After that – Finally – First – Next - Then

(1)_________, boil 12 cups of water and 3 cups of salt. (2) ________,

carefully place 12 chicken or duck eggs in a wide-mouthed glass jar.
(3)_________, pour the salt solution in the jar. Weigh down eggs with
plate or cup to keep them from floating. (4)___________, cover mouth of
jar with cheesecloth. Keep in cool, dry place for 12 days. (5)_________,
cook salted eggs below boiling point for 15 minutes when the desired
level of saltiness is attained.

B. Directions: Choose the correct signal words in writing directions for

location. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Along – Across – Over – Through – Towards

1. Walk __________ the valley and find a beautiful falls.

2. Go ___________ the building and meet me there.
3. He helped the old woman go _____________ the street.
4. Jump __________ the wall.
5. Ride fast _________ the river

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on a separate

sheet of paper.

1. The dog jumped ________ the box.

a. next
b. over
c. through
d. under

2. Climb ________ the mountain.

a. across
b. into
c. straight
d. up

3. Jump __________ the chairs.

a. along
b. over
c. through
d. up

4. Walk ________ the street.

a. along
b. in
c. to
d. up

5. Peter drives his car ________ a cinema with his friends.

a. in
b. on
c. towards
d. under

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6. First Maria gets a banana. Next, she peels it. Finally, she threw the
banana peel in a _________________

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a. can
b. jar
c. pail
d. waste bin

7. First Mother mixes all ingredients in a bowl. Next, she puts the
cookie dough in the ___________. Finally, the cookies are ready
to eat.

a. basket
b. oven
c. refrigerator
d. table

8. First, I bought a birthday present for my sister. Next, I wrap the

present and tie it with a ___________. Finally, I attached a
greeting card on it.

a. cloth
b. lace
c. ribbon
d. rope

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9. First, wet and apply a small amount of shampoo into your
hair. Next, rinse your hair thoroughly. Finally, __________
your hair with a towel.

a. comb
b. cover
c. dry
d. roll

10. First, scrape any leftover food from your plate. Next, scrub the
plate under clean, soapy water. Finally, __________ the plate with
clean water and dry.

a. drizzle
b. drop
c. rinse
d. sprinkle

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Complete the vlog entry using sequence words first,

next, then, after that and finally. Use location words along, straight,
in front of, into, through to give the right direction. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

MY DAY

Hi! I’m James. Yesterday is a great day for me. It was my birthday,
but it didn’t start well. I went to the mall to meet my friends. I decided to
look for them. ____________,(1.) I went ______________ (2.) to the
department store, but they weren’t there. _____________, (3.) I went
______________ (4.) a restaurant, and looked inside, but they weren’t
there. _____________, (5.) I tried searching inside the amusement
center _______________ (6.) the cinema, but they weren’t there.
__________________ (7.), I felt bad and drove home so slow
____________ (8.) the road for my friends weren’t there on my special
day. I even passed _______________ (9.) a tunnel and it felt so sad.
____________, (10.)I got home, my friends were there! Cake, ice
cream, balloons and fun games filled my day. In the end, I had a great
birthday!

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Most Essential Learning Competencies Matrix in English 4, Q1, C6, p.96
A. What I Need to Know
4. Pasig City, Philippines: Vibal Group Inc., 2015.
B. What I Know
1. D 6. D
Rabelas, Grace U., Victoria D. Mangaser, et.al.,Joy in Learning English
2. C 7. A
3. C 8. D
4. C 9. B
References
5. B 10. B
C. What’s In
1. entry 6. keep
2. push 7. place
3. slow 8. allowed
4. wash 9. turn
5. wear 10. Touch
D. What’s New
1. Pastillas de Leche
2. Fresh milk, sugar, butter, powdered milk
3. Answers may vary
4. First, Next, Then, Finally
E. What Is It
F. What’s More
Independent Activity I Independent Assessment I
1. 5 6. 2 A. 1.Then 6. First
2. 2 7. 5 2. First 7. Finally
3. 1 8. 4 3. After that 8. After that
4. 4 9. 3 4. Next 9. Next
5. 3 10. 1 5. Finally 10. Then
Independent Assessment 2 Independent Activity 2
1. A 6. B 1. Straight on 6-10. Answers may vary
2. C 7. D 2. Turn right
3. C 8. A 3. Across
4. A 9.A 4. In front of
5. D 10. C 5. Beside
A.
Independent Activity3
1. under 3. along 5. down 7. around 9. across
2. up 4. into 6. over 8. through 10. Towards
Independent Assessment 3
3. First, squeeze toothpaste onto your toothbrush. Next, hold toothbrush under the tap. Then, brush your teeth.
After that, spit the toothpaste into the sink. Finally, rinse your mouth and smile.
4. First, get the flower pot. Next, put soil in the flower pot. Then, put seeds in the flower pot with soil. After that,
water the seeds. Finally, put the flower pot into the sunlight.
G. What I Have Learned
Answers may vary
H. What I Can Do
A. 1. First B. 1. along
2. Next 2. towards
3.Then 3. across
4.After that 4. over
5.Finally 5. through
I. Assessment J. Additional Activity
1. B 6. D 1. First 6. infront of
2. D 7. B 2. straight into 7. After that
3. B 8. C 3. Next 8. along
4. A 9. C 4. Into 9. through
5.C 10. C 5. Then 10. Finally
 References

A. Books

Rabelas, Grace U., Victoria D. Mangaser, et.al.,Joy in Learning

English 4. Pasig City, Philippines: Vibal Group Inc., 2015.

Most Essential Learning Competencies Matrix in English 4, Q3,

C2, p.97

K to 12 Curriculum Guide in English for Grade 4, pp. 88-89

B. Electronic Sources

https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/6278

https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/1299

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