English 4

Q3 Week 2
Writing Directions Using
Signal Words
 Arrange the steps in baking a cake by
matching the pictures in column B
with the sentences in column A. B.

A. A.
1. Mix all the ingredients together.
2. Put the ingredients in the oven. B.
3. Let the cake cool down.
4. Put some icing and frosting on the cake. C.

D.
First, get a piece of paper and write your name on it.
Next, write your grade level and section.
Then, write the name of your school.
Finally, write down the name of your teacher.
 Directions
Directions provide us information in doing something.
They are given in different ways.
There are
one-step, two-step, three to four - step,
directions.
One - Step Direction
Get the book on the table.
 Two - Step Direction
Get the book on the table and give it to Anna.
Three to Four- Step
Direction
First, get the book on the table.
Then, open on page 50.
Lastly, read the story silently.
 Signal Words
Sequence words or signal words are used to
give the order of the directions. Signal words
such as first, next, then, finally or lastly,
introduce the steps in a process, direction or
a sequence of event.
 How to prepare a
Calamansi Juice
First, cut crosswise three pieces of calamansi.
Next, squeeze the sliced calamansi into a glass.
Then, add water and sugar to taste and stir gently.
Finally, add ice cubes to make a cool and refreshing drink.
 First, Next, Then, Finally

Signal Words /
Sequence Words
help the reader see which important
details are expected to come next
In giving directions you must:
a. Write or speak clearly.
b. Make the directions simple and easy to follow.
c. Give the directions step by step.
In following directions you must:

a. Listen carefully and remember the directions given.

b. Take note some keywords in the directions.
c. Ask questions if there are some points that you
don't understand.
Learning Task 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct signal word
to complete the paragraph

First
________, Nextgive
shake the bottle well. ________,
one teaspoonful three times a day or after each
meal. ________, keep Then
the bottle in a cool dry
Finally
place. ________, if the coughing continues, stop
taking the medicine and see me again.
 Learning Task 2: Complete the steps in cooking scrambled
eggs. Use signal words to sho the correct steps of cooking.

• First, break one or two eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt.

• Next,
_______________________________________________
beat the egg with egg beater or fork.
• Then, heat a little oil in a pan.
• _______________________________________________
Finally, pour the beaten egg on the pan.
 Learning Task 3: Read the steps in making a pizza. Arrange
them by writing numbers 1-3.

3 Finally, cook your pizza. When your done, cut it into slices
_____
and eat it.
1 Making pizza can be easy and fun! First, get some dough
_____
and roll it until its flat and shaped like a circle.
2 After that, add some pizza sauce. Put some cheese on top of
_____
the sauce. Then, add some toppings.
Thank You
See You Next Time