Key Vocabulary
community
a place where people live, work, and play together.
neighbor
a person living near your house. next-door neighbor.
address
the details of a place where you work or live.
symbol
a sign, number, or letter with a certain meaning.
map
a drawing of the earth’s surface showing the position of things. Street map.
direction
the point or position such as north, south, east, or west. compass rose.
map key
the words or icons showing the meanings of symbols on a map.
Visual Summary
| place | picture |
|---|---|
| park |  |
| store |  |
| hospital |  |
| theater |  |
| library |  |
| school |  |
Exercise
Match each word with its definition:
- a place where people live, work, and play. (community)
- the details of a place where you work or live. (address)
- a person living near your house. (neighbor)
- a sign, number, or letter with a certain meaning. (symbol)
- the point or position such as north, south, east, or west. (direction)
- a drawing of the earth’s surface showing the position of things. (map)
Community Helpers
| people | picture |
|---|---|
| firefighter |  |
| doctor |  |
| police officer |  |
| librarian |  |
True of False
| Statement | True or False |
|---|---|
| A map is a place where people live and work together. | F |
| My neighbor is the detail of the place where I live. | F |
| A symbol is a sign with a certain meaning. | T |
Reading passage
A community is a place where people live, work, and play. A community has many helper. Some helpers keep us safe and healthy. Some helpers keep the community clean.
A community has many places. A community has places like a school, hospital, park and library. If you are looking for a place, you can ask a neighbor for help. Every place has an address to help you find the place.
A map is an important tool to help you find where you want to go. To use a map, you should find the meanings of the symbol from the map key. Understanding the symbols will put you in the right direction to find your destination.
Reading skill
Classify
Helpers They keep us safe and healthy. They keep the community clean.
Places A community has a school, hospital, park, library, etc.
Comprehension
- Every palce has an (address) to help you find it.
- To use a map, you should understand the (map symbols).
- A community has many helpers who (keep us safe and keep the community clean).
- If you are looking for a place, you can (ask a neighbor for directions or use a map).
source
From American Textbook Reading Social Studies 03 47:07