The Beacon on Gull Ridge

Students follow multi-step spatial directions and explain an ordered route using sequence and place connectors.

Student Name: ______________________

Grade Band: Grades 3-5

Words

route. the way you travel from one place to another Example: Samira traced the safest route from the dock to the ridge.
landmark. a clear object or place that helps you know where you are Example: The cedar bridge is the first landmark on Teo's map.
sequence. the exact order in which steps happen Example: Captain Lila asks Samira to repeat the sequence of turns.
ridge. a long narrow hilltop overlooking the coast Example: The stone beacon stands at the east end of the ridge.
detour. a longer path taken when the main way is blocked Example: Falling rocks forced the crew to take a detour past the marsh.
compass. an instrument that shows north, south, east, and west Example: Teo checked his brass compass before naming the direction.

Speaking plan

Tell Captain Lila the route from the dock to the beacon in order, and explain why you are skipping the cliff stairs.

Where do you walk first?
Where do you turn north?
Why do you avoid the cliff stairs?

Writing plan

Write a route note in the guild logbook for the second crew. Give the steps in order from the dock to the beacon and explain why they must not use the cliff stairs.

Name the first step from the dock to the bridge.
Name the turn north at the salt pine.
Use because to explain why the cliff stairs are closed.

Guided frames

First, follow the trail to ___.
Then turn north at ___.
Do not use the cliff stairs because ___.

Drafting & Evidence Sketch Space