landmark
a well-known place used for directions
“Turn left at the library landmark.”
Landmarks in the neighborhood
Follow and give multi-step directions using maps and landmarks.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an adult learner at beginning high level working on landmarks in the neighborhood during "Maps & Multi-step Directions" at school, work, or in the community.
Notice the language
Go ___ for two blocks. Turn ___ at the ___.
Guided practice
Practice landmarks in the neighborhood with connected reading, writing, or speaking tasks.
Apply today's language to a beginning-high task from Maps & Multi-step Directions.
Vocabulary
block
distance between two streets
“Walk two blocks north.”
intersection
where two streets meet
“Wait at the intersection.”
lesson focus: Landmarks in
Beginning-high focus for Landmarks in the neighborhood
“Use this focus in today's connected task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Landmarks in the neighborhood, what is the best next step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL beginning-high draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).