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EL Civics Objective 22 (Recreation) • BeginningTask 1: Complete a Chart Language & Literacy Objectives:

1. Consult newspapers or other media to identify performances to attend and facilities to visit.8. Locate recreational facilities in the community and list activities, cost of services, and hours of operation.

INTRODUCTION

In this lesson, students will learn about leisure-time, cultural and recreational activities in the local community and the Greater Los Angeles area. They will identify their own interests and explore new activities as well.

ASSESSMENT TASK

Student will complete a chart showing up to 6 items of information about a leisure-time, cultural or recreational activity or venue. 14 pts possible (2 pts each correct answer; 2 pts for legibility).

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

Students work in groups to brainstorm leisure-time, recreational and cultural activities in the local community. The group which comes up with the most activities is the winner!

Identify recreational, leisure-time and cultural activities using picture prompts. Teacher uses pictures available in textbook or PowerPoint presentation.

Bring a local newspaper to class. Look in the Entertainment section. Are there any interesting events? How much do they cost?

Plan a class field trip, e.g. Getty Museum (see blue info sheet – p. 3).

© 2007, Torrance Adult School • EL Civics: Recreation – Spring 2007 (22.1, BEG)Page 1 of 31

HANDOUTS PROVIDED

Handout 1: Getty Field Trip Information Sheet (blue)Handout 2: VocabularyHandout 3: Discussion QuestionsHandout 4: Recreational ActivitiesHandout 5: Recreational, Leisure-time & Cultural ActivitiesHandout 6: Find Someone WhoHandout 7: Discover an Activity: CampingHandout 8: Practice: Plan a Local Camping TripHandout 9: Worksheet: Plan a Camping TripLab Lesson 1: Places of Interest (Word, Internet)Lab Lesson 2: Find a Movie (Word, Internet)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Master copies of “Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum,” Getty Museum – Beginning & Intermediate/Advanced (1 set each)

Class sets of “Seasons” guides from City of Torrance, including information on classes, recreational activities, cultural events, etc. GAC= 2 sets of 25 guides (boxes on shelf – Library in staff room – fill out check out card); HAC = 25 guides (check out in Resource Room) & Levy = 25 guides (available in break room).

COMPUTER LAB IDEAS

Students create a presentation about a hobby they’ve had for many years. Describe hobby & explain how they got started. Use the Internet to find pictures, or bring in own pictures, using scanner. (Word, PPT, Internet)

Create “picture dictionary” of recreational, leisure-time and cultural activities (Word or PowerPoint) – use Google Images to find pictures.

Interview classmates regarding their hobbies and interests; write a summary or create a presentation. (Word or PowerPoint)

Conduct Internet searches to find recreational activities and related classes in the local community. (Internet)

Students create and send “thank you” card to host or organizer


after class trip (e.g. Scott from Getty Museum), using Publisher or online card service.


Task 1 – Handout #1

Getty Museum Field Trip: Information Sheet

In February 2007, I met with Scott Winterrowd, Education Specialist from the Getty. He gave me a lot of info to pass along to you about preparing for, arranging and conducting field trips to the Museum:

The Getty provides instructional materials for Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced ESL classes. Training is offered to introduce you to the materials and how to integrate them into your class. Materials include lesson plans, worksheets, transparencies and images. All materials are available online to download (docs in Word). There are also additional images on the website. (See “Related Websites” for links to online materials.)

You may arrange bus transportation with the Getty for your class any time the Getty is open: Closed Monday; open 10-6 T-W-Th-Sun; Open 10-9 Fri & Sat. They will send a bus to pick up you & your students, take you to the Museum, and return you to school. Busses are free. No children allowed (due to liability issues). Students bringing children should make arrangements to drive themselves and meet your class at the museum. Ask Scott about parking passes.

In order to reserve a bus, you must first attend Scott’s training on his instructional materials. (See back of this sheet for next training date.)

Bus reservations must be made no later than 3-4 weeks in advance. Contact Scott Winterrowd: [email protected] BE SURE TO GET A FIELD TRIP FORM SIGNED BY YOUR ADMINISTRATOR, WITH A COPY TO PORTIA (1 week in advance).

Scott will send museum maps if requested with reservation.

If your class plans to send thank you cards, please let Scott know in advance (via email). At your request, he will send you one response that you can share with your students, letting them know he received their cards. He cannot respond to each individual message.

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mailto:[email protected]

TASK 1 – Handout #2

VOCABULARYAdapted from www.dictionary.com

recreation: a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment..

leisure-time: free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.

cultural: of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors.

activity: action or movement; any specific behavior.

event: something that happens at a given place and time.

hobby: an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation.

sport: an athletic activity.

brochure: a small booklet with a cover; has information

facilities: something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service.

amenities: features that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure.

legend/key: a table on a map or chart that lists and explains the symbols used.

chart: presenting information or facts in the form of graphs or tables.


http://www.dictionary.com/




DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1) When do you have leisure time?

2) What do you like to do most in your leisure time?

3) What do you like to do on a rainy day?

4) What do you like to do in the summer?

5) What will you do on your next holiday?

6) What are your hobbies?

7) Do you participate in any sports?

8) Which cultural events have you attended in our local community?

9) Have you been to a museum? A park? A theater?




TASK 1 - Handout #4

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: Write the names of these recreational activities.

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________



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TASK 1 - Handout #5

RECREATIONAL, LEISURE-TIME & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: List your three (3) favorite hobbies and recreational activities here:

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________

Directions: Interview 3 classmates. Find out which hobbies and recreational activities they enjoy. Write the answers below.

Hobby/Activity 1 Hobby/Activity 2 Hobby/Activity 3

Student Name:

Student Name:

Student Name:

Do any of your classmates enjoy the same hobbies and activities as you?

Write their names here:

______________ ______________ ______________




Task 1 – Handout #6

FIND SOMEONE WHO

Directions: Walk around the classroom. Find one classmate who does each of the following activities in their leisure time. Write the person’s name in the box.

Find someone who … Name of Student

goes to the movies.

reads books.

jogs in the park.

goes to museums.

plays a musical instrument.

goes to the theater.

plays a sport.

travels.

goes camping.





TASK 1 - Handout #7

Discover an Activity: Camping

Directions: Camping is very popular in the United States, especially in California. What are some activities you can enjoy while camping?

___________________ ___________________ ___________________

____________________ ____________________ ___________________

____________________ ____________________ ___________________

Directions: What are some other activities you can do while camping?


_________________ __________________ __________________ _________________




TASK 1 - Handout #8

Practice: Plan a Local Camping Trip

Directions: Read the information below about camping at California State Parks in Los Angeles County. Follow the directions on the next page.

Legend/Key:

= disabled access

= fishing

= picnic area

= restrooms

= swimming

Leo Carillo State Park(Malibu)

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area(Castaic)

Malibu Creek State Park(Calabasas)

Pío Pico State Historic Park(Whittier)

Saddleback Butte State Park(Mojave Desert)

Santa Susana Pass State Park(Simi Hills)

Topanga State Park(Topanga Canyon)


http://access.parks.ca.gov/activity.asp?type=1&sort=alpha










Plan a Camping Trip: Worksheet

Directions: Read the information about camping at State Parks in Los Angeles County. Put a checkmark () in the chart to show the amenities available at each park. See the example below (Saddleback Butte State Park).

Leo Carillo State Park(Malibu)

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area(Castaic)

Malibu Creek State Park(Calabasas)

Pío Pico State Historic Park(Whittier)

Saddleback Butte State Park(Mojave Desert)

Santa Susana Pass State Park(Simi Hills)

Topanga State Park(Topanga Canyon)

The Johnson Family wants to go camping. They want to visit a State Park with all of these amenities:

Fishing Swimming Restrooms Disabled Access Picnic Area

Look in the chart above to find the two State Parks where the Johnson Family can go. Write the names of the parks here:


Disabled

Access

Fishing

Picnic

Area

Restrooms Swim

ming

____________________________ ______________________________




Task 1 - Lab Lesson #1

Local Places of Interest

Look at the attached list of places to go in our local community. Select 2 places you want to know more about. Create a chart with information you find.

Directions:

1. Follow the links to each place. Look through the websites for the information listed below (e.g. hours, location).

2. Create a title using Word Art (Insert à Picture à Word Art) and put your name on the second line. Ask your teacher or the instructional assistant for help if you need it.

3. Create a table like the one below in Microsoft Word (Table à Insert à Table) and enter your information there. (Plan ahead! How many rows & columns will you need?)

4. Your teacher will demonstrate how to go back and forth between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word. You can even copy & paste information (instead of retyping!).

Example:

By Joe Student

Place #1 Place #2

Hours/Days OpenAddress

Telephone NumberPrice

Things to do




Task 1 - Lab Lesson #1

Local Places of Interest – List of Websites

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – San Pedrowww.cabrilloaq.org

City of Torrance Recreation Services – Torrancewww.torrnet.com/Parks/4577.htm

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum – Rancho Dominguezwww.dominguezrancho.com

El Camino College Planetarium – Torrancewww.elcamino.edu/academics/naturalsciences/astronomy/planetarium

Lomita Railroad Museum – Lomitawww.lomita-rr.org

Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion – San Pedrowww.sanpedro.com/panoramas/korea_bell.htm

Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Torrancewww.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/6618.htm

Point Vincente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse – Rancho Palos Verdes31501 Palos Verdes Drive Westwww.palosverdes.com/pvlightpalosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/PointVicenteInterpretiveCenter/index.cfm

South Coast Botanic Garden – Rancho Palos Verdeswww.palosverdes.com/botanicgardens

Torrance Art Museum – Torrancewww.torranceartmuseum.com

Torrance Cultural Arts Center – Torrancewww.ci.torrance.ca.us/9009.htm

Whale Watching Cruises - Redondo Beachwww.redondo.com/city/whales.html


http://www.redondo.com/city/whales.html

http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/9009.htm

http://www.torranceartmuseum.com/

http://www.palosverdes.com/botanicgardens

http://www.palosverdes.com/pvlight

http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/6618.htm

http://www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/korea_bell.htm

http://www.lomita-rr.org/

http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/naturalsciences/astronomy/planetarium

http://www.dominguezrancho.com/

http://www.torrnet.com/Parks/4577.htm

http://www.cabrilloaq.org/



Task 1 - Lab Lesson #2Internet Project

Find a Movie

SAMPLE:

FIRST: Think about some movies you would like to see Make sure you know the following vocabulary words (use dictionary.com):

review � description � trailer (preview) � clip � showtime � rating

SECOND: At the Computer

1. Click Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on Internet Explorer. 4. In the Address Box, type: movies.yahoo.com

ENTER.5. Under “Get Showtimes and Tickets,” type in your zip

press GO.6. You will see a listing of movie theaters in your

neighborhood. Write the names of three movies here:

1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

THIRD: Learn More About a Movie

Select one movie from your list. Read its description, watch the trailer, watch one clip, and read two reviews. Put a checkmark in each box after you complete the tasks:

Name of Movie: ________________________________________________________

q Read description q Watched trailer q Watched clip q Read reviews


http://www.dictionary.com/



Internet Project

Find a Movie (cont.)FOURTH: Write a Review

Answer the following questions. Then, write a preview using Microsoft Word (Start à Programs à Microsoft Word). Ask your teacher to read it and give you feedback.

What is the movie about? (use only 1-2 sentences)

Who is in the movie (e.g. Brad Pitt)?

How long is the movie (hours and minutes)?

What is the movie’s rating (e.g. PG-13, R)? What does this rating mean?

What is the closest movie theater where this movie is playing?

FIFTH: Save

1. Click on File. 2. Click on Save As.3. Click on My Documents.4. Double click [Your Class Folder].5. Look for your folder.6. Double click on your name.8. Give your document a name. 9. Click on Save.

SIXTH: See the Movie and Write a Review!

Go to the movie theater and watch the movie you selected. (You can even buy tickets online!) Come back to class and write a movie review for movies.yahoo.com.

To submit a review, click on Write a Review on the movie page. Follow the instructions. Movie reviews must be very short, only 30 words or less. (You can write your review in Microsoft Word first, then copy & paste it into Yahoo.) Ask your teacher for help.


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