Read a Neighborhood Map
Use north, south, east and west to describe a route. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Unit goals and teaching guide →Independent activity · About 25 minutes · Pencil
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Grade 2 · social studies · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
Review the key words and representations in Read a Neighborhood Map. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.
How to use this worksheet
- Begin with: From Home, which direction leads toward Park?
- Connect the response to: Which direction is Library from Park?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Describe a route from Home through Park to Library.
A common mistake to discuss
Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
What to practice next
Continue to Read a Neighborhood Map: Apply and Create.
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