Unit 4 / Lesson 4B

Level

ESLCO

Program

ESL Foundations

Time

Online Lecture: 2 hours

Self-study: 5 hours

Textbook / Digital Pack

Textbook: Pages 25 - 27
Digital Pack: Unit 4

4B.1 Dialogue / Role Play 

bowl of cooked food

Deb: Hi Bonnie! Can you show me how to make your vegetable stir-fry?

Bonnie: Sure! First, wash all the vegetables.

Deb: Okay, done. What next?

Bonnie: Then, cut the vegetables into small pieces.

Deb: Got it. What do I do after that?

Bonnie: Next, heat some oil in a pan over medium heat.

Deb: Should I add the vegetables now?

Bonnie: Not yet. First, add garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for one minute. After that, add the vegetables and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes.

Deb: Sounds easy! And then?

Bonnie: Finally, add soy sauce, stir well, and serve hot.

Deb: Thanks, Bonnie! I can follow these steps.

4B.2 Vocabulary 

Read each word, say it out loud, check the meaning, and practice it every day.

4B.3 Grammar

Look at each grammar point, read the examples, and try to make your own simple sentences.

Interchange 2 Lesson 4B Grammar 1
Interchange 2 Lesson 4B Grammar 2

Common Errors

1. Forgetting sequence adverbs or using them incorrectly
❌ Add the vegetables, then wash them.
✅ First, wash the vegetables, then add them.
👉 Sequence words like first, then, next, after that, finally help instructions make sense.

2. Using the wrong verb form
❌ You will cuts the vegetables.
✅ Cut the vegetables.
👉 Use the base form of the verb (imperative) for instructions.

3. Mixing tenses
❌ First, I washed the vegetables, then you add them.
✅ First, wash the vegetables, then add them.
👉 Use imperative present for step-by-step instructions.

4. Using “after” incorrectly
❌ After add the vegetables, stir them.
✅ After that, add the vegetables, then stir them.
👉 Use after that + comma for clarity.

5. Leaving out important steps or details
❌ Cook the vegetables and serve.
✅ First, wash and cut the vegetables. Then, heat oil, add garlic, add vegetables, stir-fry, finally add soy sauce and serve.
👉 Sequence adverbs help learners include all necessary steps.

4B.4 Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice - Sequence Adverbs

 4B.5 Student Book

Complete pages 25-27 of your textbook for your homework [before Class 4A]. 

4B.6 Digital Pack / Workbook

Complete Unit 4 Digital Pack [after Class 4B]

4B.7 Writing Task 4

How to Make Your Favourite Snack or Dish

Instructions:
Write a short set of instructions (120–150 words) explaining how to make a snack, dish, or simple recipe. Include the following:

  1. Step-by-step instructions
    • Use sequence adverbs: first, then, next, after that, finally to show the order of steps.
  2. Cooking vocabulary
    • Include ingredients, cooking methods, and any special tools or equipment you need.
  3. Clarity and completeness
    • Make sure someone reading your instructions could follow them easily and successfully make the dish.

After you complete Writing Task 4, upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your Writing Task 4.

4B.8 Quiz 2 (Units 3&4)

Instructions: Download the following files to complete Quiz 3&4.

Exercise A

  • PAGE 1

  • page 2

Page 1

After you complete Quiz 2 (Units 3&4), upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your quiz. 

4B.9 Exit Card


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