Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
¡A leer! Un mapa de una ciudad hispana
Read a short text describing a city in a Hispanic country and identify places on a map.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 common places (e.g., plaza, iglesia, mercado) on a map of a Hispanic city, using a provided key in Spanish.
- Explain, in simple Spanish sentences, the relative location of two specific places on the map (e.g., "La escuela está cerca del parque."), using prepositions of location like *cerca de*, *lejos de*, *a la derecha de*, and *a la izquierda de*.
- Apply their knowledge of directions to solve at least 3 out of 4 'find the location' scenarios, given instructions in Spanish using directional vocabulary (e.g., "Camina dos cuadras a la derecha.").
- Create a simple route, with at least 4 steps, in Spanish from one location to another on the map, using directional vocabulary and prepositions of location, that another student can successfully follow.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and name common places and landmarks on a map of a Hispanic city.
Understand and give basic directions in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and prepositions.
Correctly differentiate and apply 'por' and 'para' when describing movement, paths, and destinations.
Describe the relative location of places using comparative adjectives (e.g., 'más cerca que', 'más lejos que').
Interpret a simple map legend and cardinal directions in Spanish.
Ask for and respond to simple directional questions in Spanish.
¿Alguna vez te has perdido en una ciudad nueva y deseado tener un mapa que pudieras entender? 🗺️ ¡Hoy vamos a aprender a leer mapas en español para que nunca te pierdas!
In this lesson, you'll discover how...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El mapaA drawing or plan of an area, showing its features, such as streets, buildings, and natural landmarks.Necesito un mapa para encontrar la biblioteca.
La direcciónThe path or course that something takes, or the specific location of a place (address).La dirección del museo es Calle Sol, número 5.
El lugar / Los lugaresA specific point or area in space; a place or location.Hay muchos lugares interesantes en esta ciudad, como el parque y el mercado.
Las preposiciones de lugarWords that describe the position of one thing in relation to another (e.g., 'al lado de', 'enfrente de', 'entre').El café está al lado de la panadería y enfrente del banco.
Los puntos cardinalesThe four main directions: north (norte), south (sur), east (este), and...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Giving Directions (Informal 'Tú' Commands)
Use informal 'tú' commands for verbs to tell someone what to do. For regular -ar verbs, the command is the 'él/ella' form (e.g., 'gira'). For -er/-ir verbs, it's the 'tú' form minus 's' (e.g., 'sigue').
When giving directions to a friend, family member, or someone your age, use these informal commands. Common verbs include: 'Gira' (Turn), 'Sigue' (Follow/Continue), 'Cruza' (Cross), 'Camina' (Walk).
'Por' vs. 'Para' for Movement and Destination
'Por' is used for movement *through*, *along*, or *by means of* a place. 'Para' is used for a *destination* or *purpose*.
Use 'por...
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Challenging
A student wrote: 'Para llegar a la tienda, caminé para la Calle Sol. El paseo fue para comprar leche. Pasé por la casa de mi amigo en el camino.' Which phrase uses 'por' or 'para' incorrectly?
A.'Para llegar a la tienda' (purpose)
B.'caminé para la Calle Sol' (movement along)
C.'fue para comprar leche' (purpose)
D.'Pasé por la casa' (movement by)
Challenging
You are at the corner of Calle 5 and Avenida 10, facing north on Av. 10. Directions: 'Sigue derecho hasta la Calle 6. Gira al este (turn east). El banco está en la próxima esquina a tu izquierda.' On which corner is the bank?
A.Calle 6 y Avenida 11
B.Calle 6 y Avenida 9
C.Calle 5 y Avenida 11
D.Calle 7 y Avenida 10
Challenging
Read the description: 'El museo está enfrente de la catedral. La biblioteca está al lado de la catedral. El café está detrás del museo.' If you are standing in front of the cathedral's main entrance, what is directly behind you?
A.El café
B.La biblioteca
C.El museo
D.La calle
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