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.

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


  1. 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.

  2. Write a set of directions from your home to your doctor's office.

  3. Write a set of directions from your favourite shopping mall to your home.



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