Trace a straight or curved path

Supplied materials

• Paper or a text document; all cases below are original fictional learning inputs.
• An adult may read aloud; drawing or spoken answers are valid. No personal health information or physical performance is required.
• The drawing shows a shelf at the center and an arrow bending around it. The arrow is curved, and its whole route avoids the shelf. A straight shortcut would cross the shelf, so it is unsuitable for that room model. The useful description is “curved and clear,” not “fast.” Tracing the diagram demonstrates route knowledge only.
• A paper arrow runs directly from left to right without bending. What fits?
• An arrow bends smoothly around a circle. What fits?
• An arrow turns sharply left-right-left at corners. What fits?
• An arrow runs through a drawn table. What fits?
• A route bends smoothly toward the start dot and then away. What fits?
• A direct route intersects a drawn chair halfway through. What fits?

Learn the idea

A path shows where something moves. A straight path keeps one direction in the drawing. A curved path bends gradually. A zigzag path changes direction at corners. Path words describe the model, not how fast someone should move.

Trace from start to finish and inspect every part. A clear start does not make the rest clear. If an arrow crosses a person or obstacle, redraw it before optional activity. A path can be traced with a pencil or a finger on paper.

No running is required. A learner may use a seated drawing or spoken description. An adult must approve any real space separately. Never follow a paper arrow into an unsafe place just because it is on the plan.

1. Read or listen to the pretend story. Point to the details the question gives you.
2. Trace the whole paper arrow. Name whether it bends, and check that every part avoids the pictured obstacles.
3. Check your answer against the example. Say what matches and what you would change.
4. Try the practice questions, then the extra task. Drawing or spoken answers are welcome.

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Take it further

Draw straight and curved routes from A to B around a middle obstacle. Expected: the direct intersecting route is rejected; a clear curved route is labeled.

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