ENGLISH 4 – MODULE 1
Demonstrates an understanding of writing as a process
Content Standard Demonstrates an understanding that word meaning can be derived
from different sources.
Performance Uses a variety of strategies to write informal and literary compositions
Standard Uses different resources to find word meaning
Topic Writing directions
Time duration 1 week
Learning Objectives Write directions using signal words
Giving oral directions
I. Introduction
Read the following steps in cooking rice.
First, measure the desired amount of rice to be cooked. Put the rice in the cooking pot and wash it.
Next, place the cooking pot on the gas stove. Finally, check to see if the rice is already cooked.
Questions:
1. What are the steps/directions all about?
________________________________________________________________________
2. What signal words were used to show the proper sequence of cooking rice?
________________________________________________________________________
3. Was all the necessary information included in the directions?
________________________________________________________________________
II. Explore
Directions are important. They tell people the things they need to know. When writing directions,
make sure to include all necessary information.
Here are some suggestions to follow:
1. Directions must always be clear.
2. The sentences must come in an order that makes sense.
3. Use signal words like first, next, then, finally, or lastly.
III. Deepen
Activity 1. Based on the given materials, write a five-step process on how to build a dog house.
Make sure to sequence the steps properly.
How to Build a Doghouse
Materials: nails, wood, roof, hammer, paint, paintbrush
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________
Demonstrates an understanding of writing as a process
Content Standard Demonstrates an understanding that word meaning can be derived
from different sources.
Performance Uses a variety of strategies to write informal and literary compositions
Standard Uses different resources to find word meaning
Topic Writing directions
Time duration 1 week
Learning Objectives Write directions using signal words
Giving oral directions
I. Introduction
Read the following steps in cooking rice.
First, measure the desired amount of rice to be cooked. Put the rice in the cooking pot and wash it.
Next, place the cooking pot on the gas stove. Finally, check to see if the rice is already cooked.
Questions:
1. What are the steps/directions all about?
________________________________________________________________________
2. What signal words were used to show the proper sequence of cooking rice?
________________________________________________________________________
3. Was all the necessary information included in the directions?
________________________________________________________________________
II. Explore
Directions are important. They tell people the things they need to know. When writing directions,
make sure to include all necessary information.
Here are some suggestions to follow:
1. Directions must always be clear.
2. The sentences must come in an order that makes sense.
3. Use signal words like first, next, then, finally, or lastly.
III. Deepen
Activity 1. Based on the given materials, write a five-step process on how to build a dog house.
Make sure to sequence the steps properly.
How to Build a Doghouse
Materials: nails, wood, roof, hammer, paint, paintbrush
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________
