Unit 27: In the Doctor’s Office
Warm-up and Vocabulary
Sometimes, we feel sick. We have a fever or a cough. When we feel sick, we go to the doctor’s office. Today, we will read about the steps to visit a doctor. Let’s learn the words!
| Word | Definition (in simple English) |
| doctor | A person who helps sick people get better. |
| nurse | A person who helps the doctor. |
| sick | Feeling unwell; having an illness (e.g., fever, cough). |
| medicine | Pills or liquid you take to feel better. |
| wait | To stay in one place until something happens. |
| check-up | An examination by a doctor to see if you are healthy. |
| appointment | A time you plan to meet someone (e.g., the doctor). |
Activity 1: Vocabulary Match
Activity 2: Check Your Vocabulary
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
First, Then, Finally: Following the Order
Building a story is a lot like building a house. You can’t put the roof on first. You need a clear order. First, you build the foundation. Then, you put up the walls. Finally, you add the roof.
In reading, stories and instructions follow a similar path. We call this the “sequence” or the order of events. But how do we know what comes first, or what happened last?
We look for the “signposts.”
The “Signpost” Words
Authors and speakers use “signpost” words to guide you. They act like a map, showing you the path from the beginning to the end. You’ve seen these “signposts” thousands of times:
- First,
- Then,
- Next,
- After that,
- Finally,
Following the Map
Let’s look at a simple example, like making a cup of tea. The order is everything!
First, you boil the water. Then, you put the tea bag in a cup. After that, you pour the hot water. Finally, you add sugar.
See? You can’t add sugar before you pour the water. The sequence words (First, Then, Finally) guide us perfectly through the steps.
It works for bigger events, too. Think about the usual steps for visiting a doctor:
First, you call to make an appointment. Then, you go to the doctor’s office. Next, you wait in the waiting room. After that, the doctor gives you a check-up. Finally, you get medicine.
Tip:
When you’re reading, especially in a test, always keep an eye out for these sequence words. They are the author’s way of giving you a clear map. They’ll help you understand the correct order of the story every single time.
Skill Practice
Activity 1: Put the Story in Order
Activity 2: Read and Answer
Read the short text and answer the questions.
“How to buy medicine at the pharmacy. First, give the prescription to the pharmacist. Then, sit and wait for your name. Finally, pay for the medicine at the cashier.”
Activity 3: Crossword