7. Adding position words, makes the directions much clearer they help the driver know where to turn. And what he or she will see along the way. This way the person reading the directions understands what the writer meant. In the same way understanding position words in a reading selection, can help you understand spacial relationships. that the writer describes. D irections T urn right onto C harles S treet. Heading north toward the center of town. K eep going on C harles past the grocery store until you see the gas station on your left , and then turn left onto Y ork R oad. M y house is the first house on the right.

8. Now that you understand spacial order, you can better visualize what the writer is describing. This will help you picture where different objects and places are in relation to each other.