SLM 4

English
Quarter 1: Module 5
Writing Signal Words
in a sentence
Emery D. Torres
Developer
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Benguet State University
College of Teacher Education
Published by:
Emery D. Torres
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PREFACE
This module is individually and project of Ms. Emery D. Torres the which is
in response to the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.
The Learning Material is presented and it aims to improve students’
performance specifically in English 4.
Date of Development : January 2022
Resource Location : BSU- College of Teacher

Education
Learning Area : English
Grade Level : 4
Learning Resource Type : Learning Module
Language : English
Quarter/Week : Q1/W5
Learning Competency/Code : Write 2–3 step directions using

signal words EN4WC-Id-33
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The developer wishes to express her profound gratitude to those who in one way
help in the development of this learning material. The fulfilment of this learning
material would not be possible without these people who gave their extra ordinary
support, assistance and encouragement.
To:
Prof. Desiree Botengan

(Course Facilitator)
To the family members, for their constant moral support and inspired the developer
in many ways,
And above all, our Almighty God who provided everything and gave strength while
writing the module.
Developer:
Emery Torres
For the Parents/Guardians
This module aims to assist you, dear parents, guardians, or siblings of the learners, to
understand how the materials and activities are used in the new normal. It is designed to provide
information, activities, and new learning that learners need to work on Activities
presented in this module are based on the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in
English.
as prescribed by the Department of Education. Further, this learning resource hopes to
engage the learners in guided and independent learning activities at their own pace.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the essential 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances. You are expected to assist the children in the tasks and
ensure the learner’s mastery of the subject matter. Be reminded that learners have to
For the Learners

The module is designed to suit your needs and interests using the IDEA
instructional process. This will help you attain the prescribed grade-level
knowledge, skills, attitude, and values at your own pace outside the normal
classroom setting. The module is composed of different types of activities that are
arranged according to graduated levels of difficulty — from simple to complex. You are
expected to:
a. answers all activities in your notebook
b. accomplishes all the assessments needed
c. submits the outputs to your respective teachers on the time and date agreed upon.
Learning Objective: Write 2–3 step directions using signal words.
At the end of the lesson, we will:

Lesson 1: demonstrates an understanding of writing as a process
Lesson 2: write 2-3 step directions using signal words.
Here are some reminders in answering the module:

1. Take your time in reading and answering the activities.
2. Follow instructions and/or directions correctly.
3. Answer the activities and test honestly.
4. Check your answers based on the answer key found on
the last page.
5. Ask the assistance of your parent or guardian if you cannot follow the activities and
exercises given.
Instruction: Sequence the pictures using 1-4 numbers.
A B D
C
Today, we are going to work with signal words and phrases, which are also called
transitional words and phrases. And how to write directions using signal words.
We have been saying that good writing serves its readers. Even when you are
writing about yourself, your writing must attend to your readers’ needs, not to your
own.
Keep thinking about the following questions: Who are my readers?
What do they know?
What don’t they know?
What more can I do to help them understand and follow what I am saying?
There are many ways to serve your readers. One way is by using signal words and
phrases.
Think for a minute about driving. When traffic situations are complex, good drivers
use turn signals to let other drivers know their intentions.
Road signals tell other drivers where you are going. Similarly, signal words tell
your readers where you are going. When writing relationships are complex, good
writers use signal words and phrases to help readers follow without having to stop
and puzzle out the relationships.
Instruction. Read the directions on
how to wrap a gift and answer the following questions .
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.
1. What is the selection all about?

2. What do you need in wrapping a gift?
3. What are the underlined words?
What are signal words?

• 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 doing things step by step.
• Other examples of signal words:
Afterward finally before after
Activity 1
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.
_____ Finally, mix all the ingredients.
_____ First, cut the lemon.
_____ Then, put sugar and honey into the glass.
_____ Next, squeeze it into a glass.
Activity 2
Arrange the answer consecutively from activity 1 to form a paragraph.
_4_ Finally, mix all the ingredients.

__3_ First, cut the lemon.
_2_ Then, put sugar and honey into the glass.
_1_ Next, squeeze it into a glass.
Instruction: Susan made a peanut butter-jelly sandwich. She listed the steps on
how to make it.
Mechanics: Let us find out how she did it by using signal words. Write the signal
words First, Next, Then , and Lastly in the blank provided.
________, she ate it.
________, she spread jelly on another slice of bread.
________, she put the two slices of spread together.
________, she spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.
Activity 3
Instruction: Use signal words to write directions in preparing fruit salad.
First, Next, Then, Finally
_________, mix the fruits together with milk or cream and chill.
_________, wash the fruits.
_________, slice the fruits in small cube or pieces.
_________, peel the fruits.
Activity 4
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the paragraph.
In writing directions, _______ are important. Signal words like _____, _____,
_____, _____ are used to give directions in correct order. These indicate the
sequence in doing things step by step.
Instruction: Use the correct signal words to complete the directions in cooking rice.
Then, rewrite below to form a paragraph.
(First, Next, Then, Finally)
____, Check to see if the rice is already cooked.

____, put the rice in the cooking pot and wash it.
_____, measure the desired amount of rice to be cooked.
_____, place the cooking pot on the stove and turn on the gas stove.
How to cook rice
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References:
Curriculum Guide in English pg.87
https://www.sjsu.edu/aanapisi/docs/patriciaalbers.pdf

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Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that:

“No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the

This material has been developed for the implementation of K to 12

Date of Development : January 2022

Resource Location : BSU- College of Teacher

Learning Resource Type : Learning Module

Learning Competency/Code : Write 2–3 step directions using

Prof. Desiree Botengan

For the Learners

Learning Objective: Write 2–3 step directions using signal words.

At the end of the lesson, we will:

Lesson 2: write 2-3 step directions using signal words.

Here are some reminders in answering the module:

1. What is the selection all about?

What are signal words?

Arrange the answer consecutively from activity 1 to form a paragraph.

_4_ Finally, mix all the ingredients.

____, Check to see if the rice is already cooked.

How to cook rice

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