Main part
Show students a map and ask them to identify what it is and what it is used for. Repeat while holding up the handouts of the compass rose, mini poster symbols, and map key. Be sure to cover the name of each with sticky notes to reveal at a later time..
Explicit Instruction/Teacher Modelling.
Read Follow That Map! aloud.
During the read aloud, focus on key terms presented in the introduction. Ask students to point out examples of each throughout the story.
As students identify key terms, explain that a map is a picture or chart that shows rivers, mountains, streets, etc. in a certain area, a compass rose is a circle printed on a chart to show direction (N, S, E, and W), symbols are pictures used to represent a word or group of words, and a map key is a list that explains the symbols on a map.
Display each definition under each visual to create instant mini posters for students to view.
Ex.1 p.101.Mathcing exercise.
Discussion of the text" Maps". Ex.2 p.101.
Working with a map. Ex. 3-4
Guided Practice/Interactive Modeling
Pass out to each student the Town Map worksheet.
Inform students that maps usually have titles, as you point to the top of the map. Ask students to say aloud the title of this map.
Tell students that they will look at the Town Map to gain practice in identifying symbols and reading a compass rose and map key.
Ask students to point to the compass rose on the worksheet. Once identified, have students label it with North, South, West, and East using the first letter only. Remind students to use the mini poster for help.
Next, ask students to identify the map key. Ask students to explain the use of the map key and its symbols.
Model the first two problems for students, and ask them to complete the third problem on their own.
Walk around the class to monitor students as they are working.
When students have finished, ask for a student volunteer to share their answer, while others check their own work.
Independent Working Time
Ask students to complete the Town Map worksheet.
For early finishers, pass out the Reading a Map worksheet.
Monitor students while they are working, and assist students who need extra support. Ex.5 p.101.
Differentiation
Enrichment: For students who need an extra challenge, provide the Build a City worksheet. Using this worksheet, ask students to determine, in writing, the direction of locations relative to another on the grid map.
Support: For students needing support, complete the Town Map worksheet as a small group. To provide support in reading symbols, complete the Reading a Map worksheet in a small group.
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