2. At the end of this lesson you are expected to:
write directions using
signal words
3. Directions: Write the
correct sequence of events
in washing our hands. Use
the signal words first,
second, third, fourth,
fifth and sixth.
DRILL
4. Directions: Write the correct sequence of events in
washing our hands. Use the signal words First, Second,
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth.
______,squirt a dab of soap onto one palm.
______,make sure it is not too cold.
______,rub your hands together. Wait until
bubbles are all over them.
______,turn on the water.
______,now dry them with a towel.
______,then rinse your hands.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
13. 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.
14. Next, they ate the apple
as they walked going to the
park.
Then, while crossing
through the park, Carl
picked some wildflowers
for Grandma.
15. 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.
16. Finally, Jean and Carl
arrived at Grandma’s house.
She came and gave them
both a big hug and a plate
of cookies.
17. Questions:
1. Who walked to their
Grandma’s house?
2. When did they walk to their
Grandma’s house?
3. Where did they go first?
4. What did they do next?
5. What did Carl do then?
6. After that, who did Jean
help, what did she do?
7. Finally, where is their
final stop? Who did they
meet?
8. What words were used to
helped you know the
steps in a process or
sequence of events?
18. help the readers see which important
details will be developed in a sequential
pattern
SIGNAL WORDS
indicate order
tell what is to happen
use for arranging events
use in giving directions
19. Examples of signal words:
first
next
then
after that
finally or lastly
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
20. provide a guide on how to perform or finish
an action.
directions
21. 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.
23. Directions: Read the sentences. Write the chronological
order of events using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Pour the cereal from the bowl.
Get some cereal.
Scoop some cereal.
Get a bowl.
Serve and eat.
Add some milk.
1
2
3
4
5
6
25. 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.
26. REMEMBER:
Numbers may be used, but for the purpose showing
time order or steps or process.
Signal words help the reader see which important
details will be developed in a sequential
pattern.
Signal words like first, next, then, after that
and finally or lastly are used in giving and
writing directions.
28. he turned on his laptop
he joined the Zoom class
he connected to the Wi-Fi
he gathered all his things he needed for
his online class
he opened the Zoom app
Directions: Write the correct sequence using first,
next, then, after that and finally to complete the steps
in joining online classes.
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
First,
Next,
Then,
After that,
Finally,
