What is Spatial Order?

Description and
Examples
John Smith on May 14, 2018
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John Smith on May 14, 2018

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Our topic for today is about spatial order! For this guide, I will tackle the definition of

spatial order. Moreover, I will teach you how to write one and provide you examples to

illustrate what I mean. Fasten your seatbelt, for the class is in session!

This is the flow of my guide:

Contents (Clickable)
    What Is a Descriptive Essay?
    What Is Spatial Order?
    List of Signal Words for Spatial Order Essays
    Spatial Order Essay Outline
    How to Write a Spatial Order Essay?

   What Is a Descriptive Essay?

Let’s have a short review of descriptive essays, as spatial order essays are useful in

the latter. Descriptive essays, according to the Purdue OWL, are defined as a genre in

which students are tasked to describe an object, experience, a person, and many

more.

In a descriptive essay, you have to paint a picture of what you are trying to convey to

the reader. Your reader has to have a mental image of what you are trying to describe.

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   What Is Spatial Order?
In spatial order essays, objects are arranged according to their respective positions
from your perspective. You can start from the left or to the right, it’s up to you.

Let’s say that Object #1 is located to the left while Object #2 is in front of the former.
See what I mean?

Your objective is to provide your reader a mental image of where the objects are
located. Simply put, you have to be the visual tour guide.
    List of Signal Words for Spatial Order
Essays
There are various signal words that are useful in writing your spatial order essays.

Here are some signal words for you:

1. To the left
2. To the right
3. Between
4. Below
5. Under
6. Behind
7. In front
8. Parallel to
9. Adjacent to
10. Across
11. To the side
12. Over
13. There
14. Beyond
15. Center
16. Middle
17. Inside
18. Outside
19. Nearby
20. Around
Although this is not a comprehensive list of signal words, these words are commonly
seen in spatial order essays. Nevertheless, please take note of these signal words that
signifies the location of an object.

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   Spatial Order Essay Outline
I will be creating an outline to help you in writing your spatial order essay. As always,
this is only a basic outline. It is subject to change depending on your preferences.

Let us pretend that we are observing the objects you see in a dining room.

Left

1. Object #1 (Ex: wall)

2. Object #2 (Ex: picture frames)
Right

1. Object #1 (Ex: cabinet filled with porcelain)

2. Object #2 (Ex: large vase)
Across/Front

1. Object #1 (Ex: table)

2. Object #2 (Ex: Chairs)
3. Object #3 (Ex: Plates of food)
Do you see what I did there?

An outline helps if you want your thoughts to be organized, or if you want your essay
to have a consistent flow.

   How to Write a Spatial Order Essay?

I will be teaching you the basics of writing a spatial order essay. Yes, this tutorial is
caters to beginners of spatial order writing.

1Ask yourself!

Simply put, brainstorm! What do you want to write about? Do you like to describe your
room? Or a big city in your imagination? It’s your call.
2References

References can be your own photos or from the internet, even your own drawings!

If it’s your drawing, make sure it is related. A drawing of your own anime character is
not counted, unless that character is part of a scene (Ex: City or inside a shop)

If it’s the latter, then you can write about it from that character’s perspective. Write
about what he/she is seeing.

References are there to inspire you and to guide you.

Note: If you are describing your room, and you are IN your room… no need to take a
picture.

3Outline!

Again, this is to organize your thoughts and the flow of your essay.

Stick to one location at a time. If you choose “right”, then focus on the said location
first.

4Write!

Have your list of signal words beside you. You will need it.

Don’t try to use sophisticated vocabulary, unless you know how to use them properly!

Don’t forget to edit if you see mistakes in your essay.

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It’s time to write examples of spatial order essays. I will keep things simple just for
you. Let’s start with a topic… I’ll write about the objects I see in front of my study table!

“On the far right corner of my study table, there is a five-layer drawer with a faded
Mickey Mouse as its design. On its right sat my sibling’s dusty pink dollhouse. A two-
foot black electric fan is placed just beside the dollhouse. My functioning black laptop
is located just next to it, in a vain effort to cool off the device. My phone enclosed in a
blue protective case and a black fine-toothed comb are nearby. My unzipped gray
laptop is leaning on a row of books like a rag doll.

Behind the aforementioned items are a row of books- textbooks, manga, fiction, and
non-fiction. Their colorful spines decorated my study table with life. My bubble
wrapped wooden sword is on top of the row of books. My pocket power supply
decorated in white and green lays next to my wooden sword. A purple hairbrush is
right next to it, followed by a stack of papers. A book about political theories and my
furry frog pencil case lay on top of the papers.”
Okay, that was longer than I thought. The length does not matter unless your

professor specified a word count. This is going to be our second example. I’m going to

describe the objects I see in my room!

“In front of me is my wide wooden study table spanning from my window until about
two feet away from the door. A faded Mickey Mouse drawer and a pink dollhouse sat
on my study table. My study table is decorated with books I’ve acquired throughout
the years. Above the study table is a wooden platform. The platform is adorned with a
row of books. A foot above the row of books is my clock, hooked properly on the white
wall. In front of the books are two plastic figures of ponies. The first figure is shorter.
The color of its mane is a vibrant shade of pink, violet, and yellow. The second is taller
by an inch or two. The blue and pink locks of mane are neatly tied in a braid. A row of
seven picture frames are beside the tall action figure. Under the table is a huge purple
container packed with old clothes. Above the cover of the container are pillows
wrapped in a protective transparent cover.

To my left is a three-foot dark brown cabinet containing my sibling’s activity books. An

assortment of toys adorned the top of the cabinet. A glass bedroom table is right next
to it. A large blue container filled with my costumes and props for cosplay sat beside
it. My red-eared sliders are in an aquarium next to the container. The latter is
supported with a steel platform. Below the platform is a blue electric fan, a trash can
is stationed right beside it.

To my right is a wooden cabinet constructed between a plastic five-layer drawer and a

dressing table. A miniature plastic drawer containing keys and accessories is
displayed at the left corner of the dressing table. On the other hand, an apple green
chest containing a pouch and trinkets is located at the right corner. A long rectangular
mirror is suspended on the wall just above the dressing table. It is situated between
two Styrofoam stars.”

There goes my second example!

For beginners, you can try to describe your room or your study table. If you have a

picture of your favorite place, you can start with that too.

I would like to say: congratulations! You have reached the end of my guide.

Now you know that spatial order essays are spatial in their own way. You can describe
your favorite place or your room using spatial organization. You can paint a picture
using words.

I believe it takes time and practice to master this type of essay. Remember to keep
learning! Learning doesn’t stop. Good luck on your assignments!

Example of a Descriptive Essay About a Place

Central Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary

Lailah Gifty Akita, the founder of Smart Youth Volunteers Foundation, once said that
“We travel to see the beauty of souls in new landscapes.” For me, traveling to
Budapest, Hungary, truly uncovered the beauty built in history and the souls of people
who live there. Central Market Hall in Budapest, or as locals call it Nagyvásárcsarnok,
has unexpectedly become the highlight of my trip and a place that stunned me the
most.
The Central Market Hall is located on a picturesque street Váci utca and not far from
metro station Kálvin tér. The building looks like it has been built as a castle rather than
a market and is fascinating to view. The most captivating element of the building is, by
all means, its roof, which is made of Zsolnay tiles brought here from Pécs city in
Hungary. The colors of the tiles are contrasting shades of yellow, blue, and turquoise,
that form diamond shape pattern. If you are lucky to visit this place in a sunny day as I
was, you will be able to discern the variety of shades used, including ecru, mustard
yellow, saffron, teal, pine green, and orchid tiles. Altogether, the roof of this building,
as well as its neo-Gothic entrance gate style, create an almost fairytale vibe to this
place.

As much as I was fascinated by the facade of the Central Market Hall, I was stunned
even more by the interior and ambiance of it on the inside, which looks like a miniature
city jammed in one building. The streets with market stalls seem endless same as the
rows of products, including sausages, spices, meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and
beverages, such as traditional Hungarian alcoholic drink pálinka, which is a fruit
brandy. Despite that the majority of signs are in Hungarian, it is easy for foreigners to
find what they are looking for even without knowing the language because sellers are
cheerful and ready to assist.

The air in the building is filled with a variety of smells and noises. While approaching
any stall, I could sense the aroma of spices, especially paprika, which is highly popular
in Hungarian national cuisine. The scent of fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits,
meats, sausages, and herbs make this place a gastronomical paradise for gourmets.
On the second floor the market also has a variety of food stalls where visitors can try
traditional Hungarian foods, such as langos – one of the most popular street foods
here. The Central Market Hall is also a noisy place with a lot of people selling and
buying, which adds to the experience of being there. This building has a very special
vibe where everyone is welcome and can have a great sense of belonging.

Overall, this place has its own unforgettable ambiance that is created by architecture,
aromas, sounds, and colors. Central Market Hall is surely one of my most memorable
tourist spots in Budapest and a must-see for everyone visiting this beautiful city.