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DIRECTIONS USING
SEQUENCE SIGNALS
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GRADE IV
GETTING READY
Whatever you do, wherever you go, there are always directions to be followed.
Read carefully all the written exercises and follow the given instructions.
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Revie
Review Time
Silence
Sigs in School
Principals
Every day when Im in school
office
I see around signs big and small
Entrance
Keep off the grass, wait for your
exit Turn, exit, principals office,
Library, silence
library These signs I read everyday
As I go along my way.
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What other signs do you have in school? What do they mean?
Some signs in the school give the names of buildings, rooms or offices.
These signs will help you find your way around the school.
Ana is standing near the gate of her school. A woman approached her looking for a teacher.
Woman: Hello. Im looking for Miss Tan. Can you tell me where her room is?
Ana: Yes maam. Miss Tans room is near the Principals Office. Walk straight ahead
Towards the main building. Turn right when you get to the corner and you will see the
If youre the woman , can you follow the directions given by Ana?
Turn left
Next to
Turn right
Walk straight ahead
Your teacher wants to go to your house. What directions will you give her?
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Read this paragraph.
Mrs. Lim brought her son to the doctor. The boy was suffering from cough. The
doctor gave Mrs Lim a bottle of cough syrup. He told Mrs. Lim to follow these
directions;
Are the directions clearly stated? Are the directions arranged in their order of importance?
What words were used that make the directions easy to follow?
The Boy Scouts had camping at the beach for 2 days. When they went home, some
Of them had sunburn. The Scoutmaster brought them to the clinic. The doctor gave them
an ointment in a tube and said.
There are few things to remember with this ointment. First, use this ointment only for
your skin. Next, spread it thinly over the burnt area twice a day. Then, if a burning sensation
or itchiness results, discontinue its use and see the doctor again. Lastly, keep it tightly
closed and store it in a cool and dry place. Dont put it where the sun can shine on it.
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Think for a missing words in this paragraph.
Nena bought a skin lotion for insect bites. She read the directions on the label. This
is how she interpreted the direction.
___________, shake the bottle. __________, pour the lotion into the palm and apply
it to the affected parts. ____________, seal the bottle tightly. __________ keep the bottle in
a cool place.
The words First, Next, then and Lastly were used to follow the
directions in their correct order. These are the words that signal
what is the next step to follow. These are called connectives or
sequence words.
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Here are steps in doing something.
Next, salt them and put them in a pan with some water.
Then, cover the pan and cook for about twenty minutes.
The connectives first, next, then and lastly were used in giving directions on how to do
something. These give the order of the activity.
6. Cover the pot and place over the fire until rice boils.
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Read the paragraph below.
First, prepare 2 cups of rice and 2 cups of water. Next, clean the rice by removing
the stones and palay. Then, put the rice in a pot and wash once or twice without rubbing the
grains. Lastly, add the 2 cups of water, cover the pot, and place over the fire until it boils.
Lessen heat and let it simmer until it is cooked.
Are the sentences in the paragraph related to the numbered sentences above?
The numbered steps in cooking rice were written into a single paragraph. The connectives
were used to make the directions clear.
Keep in mind
Directions are the steps to be followed. They may be given on any of the
following:
Medicine labels and doctors prescriptions give information that should be followed.
The connectives first, next, then, finally or lastly are used in giving the order of the
directions. These are also called sequence words. They are used in giving three to
four steps directions.
Read the directions inside each box. Then form the choices under each sentence at the
right, choose one that completes the sentence or answers the question.
1. Headache tablets
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Allergy and other minor b. used on insect bites
If cough lasts more than b. not all coughs are caused by colds
Doctor.
Or walks. Sinks
Surfaces on which
Cabinets, windows,
During spraying.
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5. Cold tablets to stop Which statement is true?
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Nasal Spray
1 to 3 spray
Twice daily on
Each nostril
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Answer these questions
What do these labels mean? Copy the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in
your notebook.
2. For skin irritation and insect bites. Avoid contact with the eyes.
C. The following sentences give us the steps in preparing calamansi juice. Write these steps
in paragraph form using the connectives. Write your paragraph in your notebook.
Test yourself
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Did you follow all the directions stated in numbers 1 to 10? Why?
B. Read the prescription below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answer in
your notebook.
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Acute Bronchitis
a. Bricanyl Expectorant
tsp. 3 x a day for 1 week
b. Bendryl Expectorant
2 tsp. every 4 hours
If the child has fever give her Tempra
drops every 4 hours (after meal)
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C. Fill the blanks with the correct connectives. Do it in your notebook.
Noli has skin rashes on his left arm. He went to see the doctor and he was
given a bottle of ointment. This is what the doctor told him:
_____, wash the affected part with soap and water. _______, shake the bottle
very well. ______, apply thinly on the affected part and wrap the affected part
with a piece of clean cloth. ______, keep the bottle tightly closed.
D. Read the following topics. Choose one and write the directions on how to do it.
Write the directions in paragraph form using the connectives. Do it in your paper.
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Courteous Expressions in
Making and receiving
Telephone Calls/Observing Correct
Capitalization and punctuation
Marks in Writing sentences and
Short paragraphs
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Courteous Expressions in making and receiving
telephone calls/observing correct capitalization and
punctuation marks in writing sentences and short
paragraphs
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Review Time
Do you write letters to your friends or relatives who live far from you? Do
you also get letters from them? How many days does it take your letter to
reach them?
Writing a letter is the most common way of sending or getting news from
friends and relatives. Sending letter by mail is usually slow. It takes days or
even weeks for some letters to reach a far place.
Now, do you still write letters? What do you use in relaying information or
messages to your relatives and friends far from you? Does your message
reach the receiver in just few minutes or even seconds?
Study Time
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Answer the following questions orally:
A person usually answers the telephone by saying hello and giving his name. he
or she should use the right expressions and be polite.
Sometimes you answer a call for someone. At other times, the person you are
calling is not around. Do you know how to leave a message? Do you know how to
take down a message for someone?
You will learn other polite expressions on how to use the telephone in the
following telephone conversation.
1. Good morning.
2. May I see the phone?
3. Tell him I called up.
4. I want to talk to you.
5. Can I leave the message for her?
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Keep in Mind
Practice Time
A. Read the following conversations. Which conversation shows the proper way of
making a telephone call A or B? Why do you say so?
A.
B.
C. Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
Write the answers in your notebook.
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When we receive telephone calls we get information. Making and answering
telephone calls is one way of sending messages fast. There are other ways of
sending messages.
Do you know how the early people sent messages? They had many ways of giving
or receiving information. Here are some of them:
1. The first white people in America used gunshots. They fired their guns to tell
their families, friends and neighbors of dangers. They also fire their guns to ask
help from them. Those who lived in Africa used drums. They beat their drums to
send messages. The Mexicans used animal sounds. They imitate the sound of
birds and insects made. They put meanings to these sounds. Some people sent
messages by sound.
2. The early Indians used signals which could be seen from far away. One of
them was through fire. After a war, they built fires on top of a hill. The number of
fires built showed the number of enemies they had killed. Fire was a way of
sending messages.
3. On sunny days, the Indians used mirrors to make signals. They used them to
make flashes of light. Different flashes of light meant different things. At night,
the Indians used burning arrows. They shot the burning arrows into the air. The
flashes of light were also a means of sending messages.
The paragraphs you have read give us information on how the early people sent
messages.
The first white people of America used gunshots. When the people hear the
sounds of guns, there is a message for them. Those who lived in Africa used
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drums. The Mexicans used animal sounds. These early people sent messages by
sound.
Read the following sentences. They give information on how Indians sent their
messages.
Keep in Mind
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Read this conversation.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Danny: Hi, Eddie. You look very happy today. Whats the good news?
Rolly: You look handsome in your new shirt.
Eddie: Thank you. Father gave this to me as his birthday gift.
Boys & Girls:So its your birthday. Happy birthday, Eddie.
Eddie: Thanks again. Now, Ill tell you something. I had a big surprise this
morning. Mother woke me up very early. Do you know what I heard
when I got out of bed? A happy birthday song was being played
over the radio.
Alma: Isnt that wonderful! I wish mother would also greet me over the
radio on my birthday.
Eddie: Kuya Alex greeted me over the telephone. We are going out tonight
with his children. We will go to the park.
Dely: What a birthday gift! Im sure your grandparents gave you
something, too.
Eddie: Oh, yes, they sent this greeting this morning. It is a social telegram
which says, Happy Birthday we love you very much, grandpa and
grandma.
Alma: How sweet of them to remember you! We are also happy for you
Eddie.
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B. Perhaps you have also received messages from a friend or relative who lives far
Or you have sent messages to them. Can you relate the messages you have
Received from them?
The following questions will help you tell about a message you have sent or
Received. Read and answer them.
Test Yourself
In your notebook , do the following:
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B. Write a telephone conversation on the following situations.
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Asking Questions and
Classifying Ideas
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Study Time
In the Market
Study them.
Mary Nena
Id like to buy some mangoes What kind of mangoes do you like?
Ripe mangoes are my favorite Do you like green mangoes
Are these mangoes sweet
I like green mangoes, but I prefer ripe
ones
My mother likes guavas
She likes big guavas
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What do Marys sentences give us?
What do you call these sentences?
No, Nenas sentences are asking for information. These are asking
sentences. They are called interrogative sentences. Interrogative sentences ask
for information.
Here are some more sentences asking for information. Read them and think of an
appropriate answer.
1. What do you think the vendor will do to the unsold ripe fruits?
2. Why do we have sidewalk vendors?
3. How can we help to make this market clean?
4. Where do the vendors buy their fruits?
5. What time do they open their stalls?
Nena and Mary went around and noted down the things under each section.
Practice Time
A. What questions would you like to ask from the following: write your
questions in your notebook. Begin your question with who, when, where, what or
why.
1. A fruit vendor
2. Your barangay captain
3. Your friend who has just arrived in your place
4. An American visitor
5. The President
Example:
How would you like to live in a place where you wont see the sun for about
six months. Day after day you will see nothing but snow. There are no green grass,
no trees, no flowers, and birds.
Such is the kind of place where the Eskimos live. During the long, cold dark
months, they have to live in shelters made of blocks of ice. The children cant go
outdoors. They stay crowded in a small room without windows.
You can therefore imagine how happy the Eskimos are after the long
sunless dark winter. The snow is gone, the sun is up, the green things start
growing. The people build tents. They have missed the sun for along period of
time. So they spend a good part of the summer outdoors to enjoy the sunshine
and fresh air.
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The Thais of Thailand
Children of Thailand look like Filipinos. They are usually named after
everyday common things. Such names as the following are common:
Most of the houses are built along the river banks. These houses have steep
roofs.
Some parts of Thailand have rivers instead of roads. So the children go to
school riding on boats. Some schools float on rivers. Perhaps you think it is fun to
go floating schools riding on boats. This is true when the weather is fine. But
happens during rainy and stormy months?
Copy the words from the list below that will fall under the proper heading.
Eskimos Arabs Thais
You have read stories about people from other lands. Can you write
something about our country ad its people.
Try writing a paragraph about the Filipino children. Tell something about
their characteristics, habits and what they like or dislike.
Test yourself
A. Below is a list of things. Copy the things that belong to one column. Then give a
name for each group. You will have three columns for these things. Do this in your
notebook.
yellow bell ilang-ilang orchids
rabbit Ben carabao
sampaguita pig sunflower
car Mario Gloria
Albert rose George
B. Study the chart and the list words below. In your notebook make four columns
and copy the headings for each column as shown in the chart on the next page.
Copy the words from the list that will fit the correct heading on your answer
sheet.
Airplane farming salt making
Car fish shorts
belt camping shoes
blouse fruit skirt
bread lumbering socks
boat meat train
bus milk truck
cart mining vegetables
fishing pants weaving
egg
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A- means of transportation
B- things we wear
C- things we eat
D- different occupations
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