B) Introduction

Learning Outcomes

At the end of Lesson 2, learners should be able to:

  1. use the words that are listed in the Lesson 2 key words list and discuss what they mean in the context of this lesson and their lives
  2. state the benefits of active living for older adults
  3. give examples of the kinds of physical activity that can be incorporated into their daily routine
  4. develop and write a list of physical activities in a personal weekly plan

Lesson 2 literacy activities

The types of literacy activities in Lesson 2 are:

  1. Reading exercise on “Active Living”
  2. Fill-in-the-blanks with words from the above reading material that are on the key words list
  3. Word search - to find the words that are listed in the Active Living key words list
  4. Brainstorming activities on Active Living
  5. Writing exercises such as completing a personal weekly calendar of activities and other writing activities taken from the handbook "Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthier Active Living for Older Adults". (www.healthcanada.ca/paguide)

Activities are explained further in the lesson. Facilitators may use additional literacy activities to help learners enhance their understanding of Active Living.