Giving direction helps to show where someone he/she want 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 instrument for find
direction. It has magnetized needle which 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 large
clock”, “You will see 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. Imaging
your one of the children asking for the direction. Practice asking for and giving
directions to:
1 The mosque 2. The dispensary 3.
The market 4. The 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 country side?
-Are there any houses, shops or offices
nearby?
– How many roads lead to the school? -Do the roads leading to your school have
name?
Topic 2: GIVING DIRECTIONS
Giving direction helps to show where someone he/she want 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 instrument for find
direction. It has magnetized needle which 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 large
clock”, “You will see 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. Imaging
your one of the children asking for the direction. Practice asking for and giving
directions to:
1 The mosque 2. The dispensary 3.
The market 4. The 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 country side?
-Are there any houses, shops or offices
nearby?
– How many roads lead to the school? -Do the roads leading to your school have
name?
