Giving Directions Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on the skills required to write clear and concise directions.
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Giving Directions Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to provide clear and accurate directions.
1. Imagine your friend is visiting your house for the first time. Write clear directions from your front door to your bedroom. Include at least three turns or landmarks.
2. Which of the following phrases would be most helpful when giving directions to someone who is lost?
Just go that way.
Walk straight for two blocks, then turn left at the traffic light.
It's around here somewhere.
You'll see it eventually.
3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate directional words: To get to the park, first walk past the school. Then, right at the large oak tree. The park will be directly of you.
4. Using landmarks like 'the big blue house' or 'the tall clock tower' can make directions clearer.
True
False
5. Look at the map below. If you are at the 'Start' and need to get to the 'X', write down the directions you would give.
