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International Literacy Day
Literacy Day Lesson Ideas
8th September 2006
provided by
the seminar participants based on the Brisbane City Sights brochure
Topics
- How could you use this
brochure to create numeracy lessons?
- How could you use this
brochure to create oral communication lessons?
- How could you incorporate
this brochure into a computer lesson?
- How could you use this
brochure to create written communication lessons?
Shirley Beall gave many examples
of lessons based on materials she had found and some which that were brought
in by her students. One of these was a Diabetes brochure.
Shirley then gave the four tables
of participants ten minutes to make suggestions for ways in which the Brisbane
City Council Transport Brochure – “Brisbane’s Best Point of
View, City Sites” could be used. You will need to pick up a brochure to
be able to relate to the points set out below.
These are some ideas which might
help you when looking at encouraging students to learn new skills.
| Topic
1 |
Relate to the Street
Directory – Map reading – coordinates
Percentage to calculate discounts - concessions
Money handling- cost, penalty, fines- relate to weekly budget-in a context
money for lunch, Cafe
Time- Calendar, Clock- activities, how long you would spend at each site?
(discussion)
Timeline – Historical places eg Windmill –years
Data – Chance at Casino
Proportion – size of whale at Museum
Space- size 16 hectares quoted.
Number, Numerals, recognition, sequence following numbers on map. Trace
the route using the numbers given on the brochure. |
| Topic 2 |
Be a tour guide – discuss
word meanings so you could anticipate what you would expect to find- Historical,
Cultural, Maritime
Give directions- how to get from one place to another
Using place names for a game where students take a name from the hat and
describe it so other students can guess which place the student is describing.
Planning the questions to make a phone call to seek transport information
eg access for Disabled or mothers with prams.
Where is it? – using a picture or a description
Discussion- Harmony Day
Catching buses on time
Using a photograph of a place you visited, describe it to class.
Use persuasive language to encourage other to go.
Use emotive language to give reasons for not liking a destination |
| Topic 3 |
Check both web sites of Translink
and . Brisbane City Council for
relevant information.
Research sites for individual attractions. More detailed information can
be found using Google.
Construct an Itinerary using “Word” .Include bus times and destinations
Create a Quiz eg oldest historical site?
Investigate how to access other attractions outside the CBD eg Mt Coottha
Gardens, New farm Park; use other transport eg City Cat
Check food outlets
Look at Library website
Check current prices and fares on Web
Use Brisbane Office of Meteorology for forecasts when trip is planned. |
| Topic 4 |
Use brochure for spelling and
comprehension.
Write a scenario –planning a bus trip – Invitations, Itinerary
Create a profile of a visitor- choose sights that would interest him/her
and
design an itinerary.
Write a menu for a picnic lunch. Choose a place to eat lunch.
Research an attraction and write a report on it.
Draw / write directions for the bus driver.
Show a friend how to get from A to B
List CBD street names, discuss male and female monarchs that are preserved.
Use a picture of a place, describe where it is.
Letter of suggestions to the Council of how to improve information given
in the
brochure.
Construct a new brochure with help of the whole class.
Write up research on the Brisbane River, origin, activities, transport routes.
Write notes for a talk about the River Festival.
Write a visual diary. |
You can browse through our archive
of meeting, seminar and workshop notices to see the range of activities
QCAL organises.
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