Giving Directions Map Worksheet | Getting to School | ESL - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task is to provide directions from Charlie's home to his school using the points of the compass (North, South, East, West) and appropriate vocabulary. The map provided shows Charlie's home and the school, along with various roads and landmarks.

Solution:

#### Step 1: Identify Charlie's Home and the School
- Charlie's Home: Located on Sparrow Lane, near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- School: Located on Church Line, near the top-right corner of the map.

#### Step 2: Analyze the Map
The map includes several roads and landmarks:
- Sparrow Lane (bottom-left)
- Bow Road (horizontal road running through the middle)
- Murray Avenue (horizontal road above Bow Road)
- Wallace Road (horizontal road above Murray Avenue)
- Church Line (vertical road running through the center-right)
- Acacia Road (horizontal road at the top)

#### Step 3: Plan the Route
To get from Charlie's home to the school, we need to navigate through the roads in a logical sequence. Here’s the step-by-step route:

1. Start at Charlie's Home on Sparrow Lane.
2. Move North along Sparrow Lane until reaching Bow Road.
3. Turn Right (East) onto Bow Road and continue moving East.
4. Turn Left (North) onto Murray Avenue when you reach it.
5. Continue North on Murray Avenue until reaching Wallace Road.
6. Turn Right (East) onto Wallace Road and continue moving East.
7. Turn Left (North) onto Church Line when you reach it.
8. Continue North on Church Line until reaching the school.

#### Final Directions:
1. Start at your home on Sparrow Lane.
2. Walk North along Sparrow Lane until you reach Bow Road.
3. Turn Right (East) onto Bow Road and walk East until you reach Murray Avenue.
4. Turn Left (North) onto Murray Avenue and walk North until you reach Wallace Road.
5. Turn Right (East) onto Wallace Road and walk East until you reach Church Line.
6. Turn Left (North) onto Church Line and walk North until you reach the school.

Explanation:

- The directions use the cardinal points of the compass (North, South, East, West) to guide Charlie from his home to the school.
- Each step involves moving along a specific road and turning at intersections as necessary.
- The route avoids unnecessary detours and follows a straightforward path to the school.

Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Start at your home on Sparrow Lane.} \\
\text{2. Walk North along Sparrow Lane until you reach Bow Road.} \\
\text{3. Turn Right (East) onto Bow Road and walk East until you reach Murray Avenue.} \\
\text{4. Turn Left (North) onto Murray Avenue and walk North until you reach Wallace Road.} \\
\text{5. Turn Right (East) onto Wallace Road and walk East until you reach Church Line.} \\
\text{6. Turn Left (North) onto Church Line and walk North until you reach the school.}
}
\]