A list of directions is helpful when someone doesn't know the
city very well. Here is a list of helpful hints when writing directions:
| A. |
Start your directions where the person will be starting from. |
| B. |
Make your list a series of steps. Make sure they're short and easy to
understand. |
| C. |
Each time you change direction, write on a new line. |
| D. |
Make sure your directions are written in the order they should be
followed. |
| E. |
Use landmarks in your directions like: a well known place or a building
that is unusual. |
| F. |
Once you're done writing, re-read your directions to make sure they're easy
to understand. |
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Example
Pat invited Kevin over for coffee. He lives in the south part of town on
Gordon Road and she lives downtown on Scarth Street. Pat gives Kevin directions
to her apartment.
First, turn left on Albert Street. Drive until you see Victoria Avenue.
Turn right on Victoria Avenue. You'll pass city hall and a park.
Scarth Street is right after the park. Turn left on Scarth Street and park
your car.
Walk across 12th Avenue at the lights and you'll come to a no-traffic
street. My apartment is directly above a store called the Bookend on your
right.. Look for a door marked 9C. |
Exercise 4
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You have a friend coming in from out of town, but she doesn't know how
to get to your house. She's coming into town from the east. Write a list of
directions that would help her find your house.
Write a set of directions from your home to your doctor's office.
Write a set of directions from your favourite shopping mall to your
home.
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