{"product_id":"in-the-town-places-directions-asking-the-way-opening-hours-esl-eal-unit-a1-a2-grades-3-6","title":"In the Town: Places \u0026 Directions | Location Words, Asking the Way, Giving Routes \u0026 Opening Hours | ESL \/ EAL Unit A1–A2 | Grades 3–6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Town: Places \u0026amp; Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete ESL \/ EAL unit on town vocabulary, location words, asking the way, giving routes and reading opening hours for grades 3–6 at level A1–A2: a 31-page student book and a 14-page teacher guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything happens on one small model map: Library, Park and School in the top row, Bakery, Square and Bus stop below, viewed from the bottom. Students match places to activities and write sentences like \"In the library I can read.\" They answer \"What is to the right of the park?\", complete a dialogue that starts with \"Excuse me, where is the library?\" and practice clarification questions such as \"Please say that again slowly.\" On a 3 × 3 grid they describe a route with first, then and after that, and they read an invented library sign to decide whether they can go in on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The project brings it together: a model town with six places, a short introduction, directions, a dialogue and an opening-hours sign, all tested with a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31-page student book with a \"Your learning journey\" page for prior knowledge and orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix four-page modules: learning text with the town map, Tasks 1 and 2 with a help box, Task 3 plus an open \"think further\" task with sketch space, and extra practice with reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-page project: plan and decide, then create, test and revise using partner feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-page \"Learning check without the text\" with one prompt per module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary and reflection page for one key term per module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-page teacher guide with objectives, a six-step lesson sequence, differentiation and assessment notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer pages for every module, preparation notes (map, place cards, dialogue roles), project support, expected learning-check responses and four 0–4 point criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint-ready A4 PDF that prints on US Letter with fit-to-page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaming Places\u003c\/strong\u003e — school, library, bakery, park and bus stop, with an activity, \"the\" or \"a\", and singular and plural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Is It?\u003c\/strong\u003e — left, right, next to and opposite, with a shared viewpoint on the map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsking Politely for Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"Excuse me, where is…?\", clarification questions and thanking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplaining a Route\u003c\/strong\u003e — first, then, after that, straight ahead, left and right on a 3 × 3 grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Hours and Appointments\u003c\/strong\u003e — reading a sign, weekdays with times, and planning a visit that works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing Our Town\u003c\/strong\u003e — a short description of places and a route, tested and improved with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudents Will Learn To\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName town places with the right article and say what you can do there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe where a place is using left, right, next to and opposite from a shared viewpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for and give directions in order, and check what they did not understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead simple opening hours and plan a visit at a time that works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESL \/ ELL classes and newcomer groups in grades 3–6 at A1–A2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAL support in UK primary schools (roughly Years 4–7) and Australian classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull-out sessions and small groups, since each module can be used on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool English practice and sub plans built around the map tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Teachers Choose This Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer pages for Tasks 1–3, extra practice and further thinking in every module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree paths written out: support, core path and extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour assessment criteria scored 0–4: key concept, example and reasoning, application\/product, revision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 8–12 lessons, and each module can be used separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap positions and times come from labeled models; the AI illustrations are marked as discussion prompts only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teachlessons.us\/products\/language-eal-bundle-3-units-parts-of-speech-simple-present-in-the-town-grades-3-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; EAL Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: three complete units for $39.90, or all ten units in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teachlessons.us\/products\/complete-learning-books-bundle-10-units-grammar-math-science-history-esl-art-music-grades-3-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Learning Books Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for $99.90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreated with AI assistance: ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Claude (Anthropic). Illustrations were generated with OpenAI ImageGen as discussion prompts; they are not photographs or scale diagrams. Edited for classroom use before publication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich grades and levels does this unit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written for grades 3–6 at CEFR level A1–A2. The content sits closest to ESL \/ ELL speaking, listening and vocabulary work, and roughly maps to EAL support in Years 4–7 in England and in Australian schools. No official endorsement is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the unit take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 8–12 lessons for the six modules, the project and the learning check. The model town project can take longer. Each module can also be taught on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan beginners with very little English use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the support path. The teacher guide suggests reading the text together, highlighting key words and discussing Task 1 orally, then letting students write or draw. Students can point to the map when words are missing, and the guide recommends practicing left and right from a shared viewpoint first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an instant digital download in PDF format. 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