C) Reading Exercise

Facilitator Notes: According to the SMOG test, the following text is written at about a Grade 8 or 9 reading level, or literacy level 2 and may be read using assisted or choral reading techniques. In assisted reading, facilitator and learners take turns reading parts of the text, whereas choral reading involves reading together. These techniques are described further in Section 2 of the manual of the Nova Scotia Tutor & Instructor Training and Certification Program.

Learner Activity

Active Living

When it comes to living life to its fullest, there is nothing like physical activity!

New research has shown that moderate levels of physical activity, equivalent to about 30 minutes a day of brisk walking or yard work, are what is needed for seniors to reap many of the benefits of active living. Here are some tips on how to be active from day-to-day. Your reward? More energy and vitality, and less stress and tension.