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EL Civics Objective 22 (Recreation) • IH(ADVTask 1: Complete a Chart

Language & Literacy Objectives:

1. Consult newspapers or other media to identify performances to attend and facilities to visit.

2. Organize ticket purchases, transportation, and other logistics for cultural and/or recreational activities.

3. Read posters, playbills, etc. for cultural and/or recreational activities.

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. Students will learn how to read posters, playbills and brochures for information about local events and activities.

ASSESSMENT TASK

Student will complete a chart with 10 items of information about a leisure-time, cultural or recreational activity or venue. 22 pts possible (2 pts each correct answer; 2 pts for legibility).

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

· Class Survey: List on the board all the recreational activities available in your community. Check the things you go. Compare your answers with classmates. Total the responses. What are the trends?

· Bring a local newspaper to class. Look in the Entertainment section (e.g. Sunday Calendar, LA Times, or Rave – Fri – Daily Breeze. Are there any interesting events? Where are they located? How much do they cost? What can you do there?

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SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES (continued)

· Bring in the “Seasons” guide from the City of Torrance. Decide on an interesting activity as a class (or in groups). Make plans to do this activity together!

· Work on different verb tenses: Describe past activities, current activities, what you will do this weekend, this summer, what you would like to do in the future. Have students make a pictorial timeline of activities.

· Browse through the TAS program brochure. What classes, events and recreational activities are available? How much do they cost? How can you register?

· Plan a class or group field trip, e.g. Getty Museum (see green info sheet – p. 5). Pre-activity: Groups report on what they will be doing. What do they need to make trip happen? Research information and logistics. Groups within class can plan separate trips & report to each other on plans. (Can be imaginary or real.) Post-activity: Report back to class about activity if real trip.

COMPUTER LAB IDEAS

· Create presentation about favorite hobby. Describe & explain how they got started. Use Internet to find pictures, or use scanner. (Word, PPT, Internet)

· Research local activities and events online; create brochure, poster or playbill. (Word or Publisher, Internet).

· Interview a Parks & Recreation employee about classes and activities available for kids, seniors; write a summary or create a presentation. (Word or PowerPoint)

· Create and send “thank you” cards (or postcards) to host or organizer after class field trip (e.g. Scott from Getty Museum), using Publisher or online card service.

· Conduct research online to plan a class trip (e.g. find map & directions; find venue floor plan and prepare for visit; look up hours, ticket prices, things to do, etc.).

· Write comparison of recreational activities & cultural events in native countries & U.S. Ex: Is it common to go to movie theaters? Sporting events? Plays? Museums? Describe similarities and differences between cultures.

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HANDOUTS PROVIDED

Handout 1: Getty Field Trip Information Sheet (green)

Handout 2: Vocabulary

Handout 3: Discussion Questions

Handout 4: Scavenger Hunt Questionnaire, 5 event/activity posters, and KEY

Handout 5: Practice: Complete a Chart; Worksheet; Answer KEY

Lab Lesson 1: Places of Interest (chart—uses Internet & Microsoft Word)Lab Lesson 2: Find a Movie (Internet project; can use Word also)

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 = 50 guides (2 sets of 25; 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)

NOTE: Registration form is missing in guides distributed by City of Torrance (including copies mailed to homes). Copy of registration form included in back pocket of this binder. Students can also register online, or download registration form to fax, mail or bring in person.

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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.


TASK 1 – Handout #2

VOCABULARY

Adapted 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.

brochure: a small booklet with a paper cover; has information.

poster: a sign posted in a public place to advertise or publicize something.

playbill: a program or announcement (poster) of a play.

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.

venue: location where an event or activity takes place.

box office: booth or office (usually in a theater or stadium) where tickets for admission are sold.

matinee: a theater or movie performance presented in the daytime, usually in the afternoon.

performance: a presentation before an audience.

price: value or cost (of a ticket).


TASK 1 – Handout #3

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? How did you learn about them?

7) Do you participate in any sports? Are they individual or team sports? Do you like to compete against other people or teams?

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

9) Have you been to a museum? A park? A theater? Which ones? Describe your experiences.


TASK 1 - Handout #4

SCAVENGER HUNT QUESTIONNAIRE

Directions: Read the posters and answer the questions below. (Teachers: Display posters on p. 13-21 around your room, or display via laptop & projector.)

1. What is the address of the Armstrong Theatre Box Office?

________________________________________________________

2. Name two events or activities that are free:

1) ___________________________________________________

2) ___________________________________________________

3. Which three events or activities have the highest fee or ticket price? List the prices.

1) _____________________________________________$________

2) _____________________________________________ $________

3) _____________________________________________$________

4. What are two events or activities that include free parking?

1) ___________________________________________________

2) ___________________________________________________

5. Which activities or events are not located in Torrance?

1) ___________________________________________________

2) ___________________________________________________


LIVE COMEDY PERFORMANCE – Armstrong Theatre

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE – South Bay Ballet


MUSEUM – Lomita Railroad Museum


RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY – Golf


RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY – Nature Programs


TASK 1 - Handout #4 (KEY)

SCAVENGER HUNT QUESTIONNAIRE: ANSWER KEY

1. What is the address of the Armstrong Theatre Box Office?

3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

2. Name two events or activities that are free:

1) Whales and Sea Birds @ Madrona Marsh Nature Center

2) Earth Day @ Madrona Marsh Nature Center

3. Which three events or activities have the highest fee or ticket price? List the prices.

1) Four Stand-Up Dads(Armstrong Theatre)$35

2) Global Warming (Madrona Marsh)

$25

3) Alice in Wonderland(South Bay Ballet)

$18

4. What are two events or activities that include free parking?

1) Lomita Railroad Museum

2) Madrona Marsh Nature Center

5. Which activities or events are not located in Torrance?

1) South Bay Ballet (Alice in Wonderland at CSULB)

2) Lomita Railroad Museum


Task 1 – Handout 5 (Info Sheet)

Practice: Complete a Chart

Directions: Read the information below about Victor E. Benstead Plunge. Use the information to complete the chart on the next page.

INFORMATION SHEET

Victor E. Benstead Plunge

3331 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503

310-618-5982

Become familiar with the Victor E. Benstead Plunge—a 50 by 20 meter outdoor pool. Locker rooms have heated showers. Take advantage of this great facility … make swimming a daily part of your life!

Bathing suits are required. No t-shirts, shorts or street clothes are allowed. Bathing caps are not required. No food, drinks or reading materials are permitted on the deck.

Plunge Admission

Youth

$1.00

Adults 17+

$2.00

Senior Citizens (55+)

$1.50

Ticket Books:

Adult – 11 admissions

$20.00

Lap Swim Hours:

M-F

6:30-8:00am & 11:00-1:00pm

M-Th

7:30-9:00pm

Sa

1:30-4:00pm

The pool will be closed May 19th, 26th, 27th & 28th.

· Adult Swim Lessons (ages 18+) – 5 weeks - $33

· Learn to Swim (ages 7-12)– 10 weeks - $33

· Pre-Competitive Swim (ages 7-16) – 10 weeks - $33

· Tadpole Swim (ages 4-6) – 10 weeks - $33

· Youth Swim (ages 13-17) – 10 weeks - $33


Task 1 - Handout 5 (Worksheet)

Practice: Complete a Chart (Worksheet)

Directions: Read the information sheet (p. 25) about the Victor E. Benstead Plunge (pool) in Torrance. Use the information to complete the chart below.

WRITE YOUR ANSWERS:

1. Days/times pool is open for Lap Swim

2. Address of pool

3. Telephone number to ask questions

4. Price of admission for Senior Citizens (55+)

5. Cost of “Adult Swim” class

6. Ages for “Learn to Swim” class

7. How long is the “Tadpole Swim” class?

8. Dates pool will be closed

9. Which of the following items are allowed at the pool?

t-shirts ( shorts ( bathing suit ( food ( drinks ( reading material


Task 1 - Handout 5 (KEY)

Practice: Complete a Chart (ANSWER KEY)

Directions: Read the information sheet (p. 25) about the Victor E. Benstead Plunge (pool) in Torrance. Use the information to complete the chart below.

WRITE YOUR ANSWERS:

1. Days/times pool is open for Lap Swim

M-F 6:30-8:00am & 11:00am-1:00pmM-Th 7:30-9:00pm

Sa 1:30-4:00pm

2. Address of pool

3331 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503

3. Telephone number to ask questions

310-618-5982

4. Price of admission for Senior Citizens (55+)

$1.50

5. Cost of “Adult Swim” class

$33

6. Ages for “Learn to Swim” class

7-12

7. How long is the “Tadpole Swim” class?

10 weeks

8. Dates pool will be closed

May 19th, 26th, 27th & 28th

9. Which of the following items are allowed at the pool?

t-shirts ( shorts ( bathing suit ( food ( drinks ( reading material

Bathing suit


Task 1 - Lab Lesson #1

Local Places of Interest

Look at the attached list of places to go in our local community. Select 4-5 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 ( Picture ( 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 ( Insert ( 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

Place #3

Place #4

Place #5

Hours/Days Open

Address

Telephone Number

Price

Things to do



Local Places of Interest – List of Websites

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – San Pedro

www.cabrilloaq.org

City of Torrance Recreation Services – Torrance

www.torrnet.com/Parks/4577.htmDominguez Rancho Adobe Museum – Rancho Dominguez

www.dominguezrancho.com

El Camino College Planetarium – Torrance

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

Lomita Railroad Museum – Lomita

www.lomita-rr.org

Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion – San Pedro

www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/korea_bell.htm

Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Torrance

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

Point Vincente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse – Rancho Palos Verdes

31501 Palos Verdes Drive West

www.palosverdes.com/pvlight

palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/PointVicenteInterpretiveCenter/index.cfm

South Coast Botanic Garden – Rancho Palos Verdes

www.palosverdes.com/botanicgardens

Torrance Art Museum – Torrance

www.torranceartmuseum.com

Torrance Cultural Arts Center – Torrance

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

Whale Watching Cruises - Redondo Beach

www.redondo.com/city/whales.html



Internet ProjectFind 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 and press ENTER.

5. Under “Get Showtimes and Tickets,” type in your zip code and 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: ________________________________________________________

( Read description ( Watched trailer ( Watched clip ( Read reviews

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Find a Movie (cont.)

FOURTH: Write a Review

Answer the following questions. Then, write a preview using Microsoft Word (Start ( Programs ( 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.

South Bay Ballet 2006-2007�Performance Season

�Bravo!�Featuring original works by Charles Maple, Francisco Gella, and the audience favorites, "Calico" and "Sunday in the Park" �Saturday, May 5rd, 7:00 pm Sunday, May 6th, 2:00 pm�James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center�All Seats $20.00�For Tickets Call: (310) 781-7171

�Alice in Wonderland�Saturday, June 2nd 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm�Sunday, June 3rd 3:00 pm�Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre, Cal State University @ Long Beach �All Seats $18 in advance�For Tickets Call: (310) 326-4682

POSTER 2

POSTER 1

Four Stand-Up Dads

Saturday, May 12, 2007 ( 8pm ( $35

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A night of laughs about fatherhood, from coaching soccer to shopping at Costco.�

Great for parents!�

Tickets available in advance:

Armstrong Theatre Box Office�3330 Civic Center Drive�Torrance, CA 90503��Box Office Phone Number: 310-781-7171�Fax: 310-781-7147�� HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" �[email protected]�

No refunds or exchanges!

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SOUTH BAY�BALLET

POSTER 3

Lomita Railroad Museum

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Hours:�

Thursday thru Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm�Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day�

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Location:�

2137 West 250th Street in Lomita, California�

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Admission:�

There is a small admission fee, $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12.�

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Parking:�

Museum parking is located on the adjacent lot. Parking is free.�

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POSTER 4

22780 Lupine Drive�Torrance, CA 90505�310-543-4653

Sea-Aire is a nine-hole 27-par, pitch and putt golf course. It opened to the public September 2, 1957. It is a little over 6 acres nestled in the Seaside Ranchos neighborhood of South Torrance.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mondays: 3:00pm till dusk

Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00am till dusk

*Holidays: 11:00am till dusk (*except closed Christmas Day)

Golf Fees (Resident / Non-Resident)

Juniors (17 and under) $3.50 / $4.00�General Admission (18 and over) $4.00 / $4.50�Senior (60 and over) Weekdays $2.50 / $3.00� Weekends $3.50 / $4.00�Golf Balls (per ball) $ .50 / $ .50�Club Rental (per club) $. 50 / $1.00

Madrona Marsh Nature Center

Special Programs

3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance ( Parking is free!

310- 782-3989

POSTER 5

Adapted from: http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/10153.htm

Whales and Sea Birds�Saturday, March 31* 10:00 - 12 noon * free�See a PowerPoint presentation about our local Whales and Sea Birds.

Global Warming�Saturday, April 14, 21, & 28 * 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm * $25 per person�Learn about Global Warming and its effects on the South Bay.

Earth Day�Saturday, April 21 * 9 - 12 noon * Free�Celebrate Earth Day by planting shrubs and enhancing the beauty of Madrona Marsh.

Adapted from: www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/6618.htm

Adapted from: www.lomita-rr.org

Adapted from: www.southbayballet.org

Adapted from: www.torrancearts.com/premier

© 2007, Torrance Adult School • EL Civics: Recreation – Spring 2007 (22.1, IH(ADV)

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