This document provides instructions for identifying signal words in text and following procedures. It includes examples of using signal words to provide step-by-step directions for activities and answering comprehension questions about a process. Students will practice identifying signal words and following multi-step instructions in a game. The document emphasizes that signal words are important for understanding sequential steps in instructions or stories.

1. Identifying Signal Words
from Text Heard
Providing Accurate
Instructions
EN5LC- IIa- 4
QUARTER 2

2. A. Setting the Stage
What is your favorite food?
Do you cook at home?
Do you follow the right procedure in
cooking your favorite?

3. B. Explaining the Students What to Do
At this time you have to listen to the
selection about how to make apple and
hazelnut crunch. After listening, you will
answer the questions that follow.

4. C. Modeling for Students
Read the sentences. Select the meaning of the underlined
words from the box.
I sliced the cake into three pieces.
The best way to purify water at home is to simmer it.
Sprinkle water on the clothes before ironing it.

5. “Making an Apple and Hazelnut Crunch”
First, we sliced the apples. Then, we simmered them
in a saucepan until they were tender. Next, we added sugar
and left the stewed apples to cool. When it was cold, we
stirred in yogurt. We then spooned the stewed apple into
dishes and sprinkled each one with crushed fruit and
hazelnut bars. Finally, we decorated each dish with apple
slices.

6. Answer the comprehension questions based on the
story heard.
1. What is the first step in making apple and hazelnut
crunch?
2. How long will you simmer the apple?
3. After adding sugar, what will you do next?
4. What will you do when the stewed apple becomes cold?
5. What is the last step?

7. D. Guided Practice
The class will play “Advance Game”. Each group
will be given small banners with signal words written
on it. The leader will hold and raise it once the teacher
is asking for the answer.
Tell the pupils to form four lines with an equal
number of members. Read the directions to the class
once. Then, say it again with one missing signal word.
The leader will raise the banner with the corresponding
signal word. If a group got the correct answer, they will
step forward two times. The group that makes the
most number of steps will be the winner.
(The underlined signal word will be the missing
one later on)

8. a. First, get a partner from your group. Next, raise your
right hands then, clasp them together. Finally, bow at the
same time and wave your hands.
b. First, form a diagonal line. Next, put you left hand on the
right shoulder of the classmate in front of you. Then, bend
your knees and lastly, raise your left hand and make a
peace sign.

9. c. First, group yourselves into three. Next, those on both
sides, hold hands. Then, enclose your classmate in the
middle in your arms. Finally, still holding together, raise
your hands and say “Open the Basket”.
d. First, boys will put hands on waist. Next, girls will hold
theirs skirt. Then, point right foot forward. And then, go to
the original position. Finally, turn around clockwise and bow
your head.

10. Here are the given guidelines for taking tests.
Fill in the blanks with the correct
signal words.
______, read the directions carefully before you
start answering. If possible, read them twice. Ask your teacher or
the proctor about something you don’t understand. _______,
answer all items completely. _______, do not stay long in one
number if you cannot think of the answer right away. You might
run out of time especially if the test has a time limit. _______.
Write your answers clearly.
E. Independent Practice

11. F. Closure/Assessment
Signal words give step-by-step
direction or sequence in a
paragraph/selection.
First, next, then,
lastly, finally,
furthermore, next to
that, second, after
that, moreover are
examples of signal
words.