Giving direction helps to show where someone he/she wants to reach also through this topic students could have a knowledge on how to ask for directions and identify the four points of a compass; The Common words (prepositions) used includes: left, right, straight, crossing, opposite, near to, in front of, beside, behind, under, adjacent to, between, on, in, to, by, at, into, onto, etc. for different situations.
The main purpose of this topic is to give compass direction mainly four cardinal points
i.e. East, West, North, South
The compass is an instrument for find direction. It has a magnetized needle that sits on a face. The face has different directions drawn on it. The needle always points to the magnetic north. The compass sometimes called Magnetic compass.
Learning words and expressions related to the directions below:
Asking for and giving directions
Rehema: Excuse me could you tell me the way to the pharmacy?
Suzy: yes, it’s that the way, just go straight away after two houses
turn left, it’s on the corner opposite the post office.
Rehema: Thanks, I’ have only been in town for a few days, so I really
don’t know my way around yet
Suzy: Oh! I know how you feel. I was born in this town so I know where everything is.
In giving directions:
- Use transitions: After that, then, next, when you get to……… go
- Specify distance: Some people feel better knowing how long it will take to get to their destination, example "it’s about five minutes away."
- Use landmarks: "You will see the large clock", "You will see a blue large building."
- More useful language: It’s on [street name], It's opposite ...., It’s near.....
- Repeat yourself: If you repeat the direction again, the other person will feel comfortable.
- Clarify: Make sure that the person understands your directions, example "did you get all that?"
- Don’t guess: I am sorry, I'm not from here, I'm afraid I can’t help you."
Exercise
Look at the Map below. Imagine your one of the children asking for the direction. Practice asking for and giving directions to:
1 The mosque 2. The dispensary 3. Market 4. School 5.The agriculture office
Locating places Discuss the location of the school
-Where the school situated in Tanzania? (north, south, east, west or central)
-Is it in town or in the countryside?
-Are there any houses, shops or offices nearby?
- How many roads lead to the school?
-Do the roads leading to your school have a name?
