Video:
Follow directions
Curriculum Code:
Lr/E1.3b & Sc/E1.4d
Language Skill:
Understand clear, uncomplicated directions
Contents:
 6 minute video
 Ideas for Use
 Directions
(cut up & re-sequence)
 Map of Harehills
 Re-sequencing images
 Role play map of Leeds
Ideas for use:
1.
Elicit prepositions and sequencing words. Students are given instructions
with images and map. Worksheet A. Cut-up images and students resequence in order. Play video as many times as necessary.
2.
Provide worksheets B and C. Students role-play asking for directions to
different buildings in Leeds.
Extension activities
3.
Prepositions of place (on, in, next to etc) – students draw buildings onto
blank map and give instructions to partner to navigate.
3.
Grammar focus on imperatives for giving directions.
4.
Students listen to sound with volume down and follow directions on map.
Are the directions correct? How would they do it differently? Are there
other routes they know of?
5.
Discussion/brainstorming activity based around buildings. Freeze frame
and discuss positions, functions, size, materials made from etc.
7.
Blindfolding game where one student must rely on his teammates as they
give him instructions to get somewhere in the classroom.
8.
Freeze frame – what is he doing? Work on the present continuous.
Worksheet A –
Sequence directions with flashcards using
map below as a guide. Check by watching video.
Turn right
Across the road
1 Go out of the building
The Pakistani Centre is on your right
Then turn left
Go up the hill
Straight on up the hill
Go straight on
Turn right at the church
Correct sequence:
Go out of the building
Across the road
Straight on up the hill
Turn right at the church
Then turn left
Go up the hill
Turn right
Go straight on
The Pakistani Centre is on your right
Worksheet B. Student 1. You are at Kirkgate Market. Ask a friend to
explain how to get to 5 different buildings.
e.g. Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to ___________ please?
Could you follow your friend’s directions?
Worksheet C. Student 2. You are at the Town Hall. Ask a friend to
explain how to get to 5 different buildings.
e.g. Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to ___________ please?
Could you follow your friend’s directions?