Subject: Asking for directions
1. Topic-
How to ask for directions in public places and prepositional phrases used in giving directions
 
2. Content-
Asking for directions and understanding directional responses


Learn Prepositions such as
-Under
-Near
-in front of
-behind
-next to
-Under neath

and learning different words for street

-avenue
-path
-boulevard
-road
-drive
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.How to ask for directions.
2. The importance of understanding responses and what to ask.
3. Learn how to interact with strangers.
 
4. Objectives-
!. Learn how to ask directions
2. Become comfortable asking strangers for directions
3. Learn Prepositions
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Students will read various scenarios and act out how to ask and understand directions.

-Video aids of people in film/television asking for directions will be played as a learning aide.

-Reading real life scenarios that would prompt people to ask for directions
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Direction is defined as the course along which a person or thing is moving or must move to reach a destination.

We will focus on how to ask for directions towards a desired location.

Directions are sometimes informal, so keep in mind you might need to use more than just your directional English vocabulary to understand responses.

 

B. Development-

1.Doku Desu Ka?
2.The importance of asking directions and understanding potential responses
3.Proper phrasing
4. Start your question in a polite way by saying "please" or "excuse me"
 

C. Practice-

There are various ways to ask for directions using the following phrases

-Where is (insert noun/Place)
-Can you please tell me where to find (insert noun/place)
-How do I get to (noun/place)
-Can you tell me how to get to (noun/place)


- Do you know where is the (inert/noun)

-Play game I will have a map and you will ask how to get a location on the map

 

D. Independent Practice-

1. Read scenarios aloud
2. Engage in role play
3. Receive feedback on role play
 

Checking for understanding-

1. Repeat what are the three common ways to ask for directions.

2. Define the word direction.

3. What are key words to remember.

4. Understand the various responses.
 

Closure-

It is important to know where you are located and to understand the concept of location

Don't be afraid to ask
 
7. Evaluation-
As students engage and ask questions, I want to ensure they understand what they are asking and how to understand a response.
 

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