Senses - Sight, Smell, Taste by Iwona Buziak-Mohamed

ESL for Seniors ISSN 2563-3295 (Print) ISSN 2563-3309 (Online)

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ISBN 978-1-9991124-4-8 (Print) ISBN 978-1-9991124-5-5 (Online)

Senses Sight Smell

Taste

Your everyday Visual Aid for critical conversations Iwona Buziak-Mohamed

Senses

Sight Smell

Taste

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Keywords: Senior, elderly, visual aid, senses, sight, smell, taste, ESL, language barrier, newcomer, immigrant Author: Iwona Buziak-Mohamed Illustration and book design: Iwona Buziak-Mohamed Profile photo: Michael Oyeleye, https://www.instagram.com/droyeart/ Title of monographic serial publication: ESL for Seniors ISSN 2563-3295 (Print) ISSN 2563-3309 (Online) Canadian Edition

Individual title of this publication: Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste ISBN 978-1-9991124-4-8 (Print) ISBN 978-1-9991124-5-5 (Online) Name of publisher: HAPY Publications Inc. Canada

Chronological designation of issue: monthly Number 2 Date: September 1, 2020 About Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste This book encourages people to describe things using three senses: sight, smell and taste. We use vegetables as a theme for this exercise. A visual aid based on everyday objects is the simplest way to illustrate a complex idea. Disclaimer All materials included in this package are protected under Canadian and foreign copyright or other laws and are owned by HAPY Publications Inc. Reproduction is limited to your group or class activities. Any reproduction intended for redistribution or resale of this package is prohibited without the written permission of HAPY Publications Inc.

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“All our knowledge begins with senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason.” ― Immanuel Kant How to use this book You can help someone to express themselves through expanding vocabulary of descriptive words. Our “Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste” is an activity book to help visually explain a basic idea of how to describe any object. Descriptive words can help in socializing and are crucial in a critical situation. Each section includes suggested activities.

Table of Contents How to use this book �� 3 About ESL for Seniors Series �� 4

Conversation Starters �� 6 Poster �� 7 Small Cards (Colour) �� 9

Small Cards (Black & White) �� 11 Senses �� 13 Sight �� 19 Smell �� 25 Taste �� 31 Large Cards �� 37 Box �� 51 Introducing Daily Dozen �� 55

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About ESL for Seniors Series This visual aid helps to facilitate simple conversations to increase participants’ understanding of critical concepts. The series consists of several workbooks to support Senior Immigrants, isolated because of language barriers. Even as a skilled facilitator, you may become overwhelmed by the diverse group and the language levels of the seniors at a conversation practice session. Try using a visual aid that complements a conversation. It is the most effective way to keep everyone engaged. Each workbook is structured in the same fashion, built on the template designed to help the facilitator and the participants to follow easily. Every senior group may vary in terms of interests - you may need to adjust your approach. This template will help you focus on the theme. You can cut the pages out of the book into cards. 8.5 x 11 inches pages that will fit a standard 3-ring binder. Most of the stationary supply stores provide plastic storage that fits into a standard 3-ring binder. Before you cut the cards out of the page, make sure to copy every page and keep it safe as a spare unit. We use three standard sizes in the series: 1. Collectable card size (approx. 2.5 x 2.2 inches) 2. Photo size (4 × 6 inches) 3. Full-page size Every workbook has a unique theme and objectives; however, you can adapt them simultaneously and interchangeably. Each of the ESL for Seniors workbooks contains nine objects and action words that you, as a facilitator, can use to start a conversation at any level. Keep in mind that for a true entrylevel, you may use just keywords and a higher level simple sentence. Our focus is on daily life vocabulary and actions, not on learning grammar. The idea is to help seniors learn words and phrases to help them overcome the fear of socializing and communicating with others.

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Senses Poster The poster illustrates three senses: sight, smell and taste. It is divided vertically in half. The left half contains the names of the face parts: eye, nose and mouth; the right one is a list of the action words - the senses. Keep track of the theme during the conversation. It is best if every participant has a copy of the poster. Small cards The page with nine collectable size cards includes nine objects. You may want to try different activities for diverse levels and group sizes. Suggested activities for a small group: • Repeating the sound of the name of the object • Memorizing the image • Pairing the words with images (cut out and shuffle the names of the objects with pictures) • Colouring the images (option to learn colours) • Asking simple questions Suggested activities for a large, mixed-level group: If you have a group of 20 or more, some people will hold the card with the same object. You can use this situation to show the differences and similarities as people will start describing their objects. You can create a scene at a store, bank, on the street, etc., so people can network and not be seated at the table. I find that most seniors I worked with do not like a class setting. Pages There are twelve pages (8 × 11 inches) with three categories and nine subcategory pages. Large cards The 4 × 6-inch pages contain Conversation Starters. They are better for more advanced groups as they are more challenging. Suggested activities for a more advanced group: • Reading the sentences on the backside of the large cards • Asking and answering questions related to these sentences • Creating a group conversation (divide a group into 2–3 participants) • Presenting a monologue by each participant Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste

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Example The easiest way to explain the senses is to use food. I have a great memory of many examples of people describing their favourite or not so favourite vegetable. When people try to describe the vegetable, the whole group is engaged in trying to help. It is a fun, interactive exercise. Regardless of cultural backgrounds, people read body language similarly. The person describing the delicious smell of a baked potato can be an engaging social event. A funny face when someone who didn’t like the taste of a particular vegetable is always the best moment.

Conversation Starters #

Object:

Sentence:

Bell Peppers

I see 2 bell peppers. (sight).

Pees

I see green peas on my plate. (sight)

Tomato

I see a big tomato in the salad bowl. (sight)

Cucumber

I smell a fresh cucumber. (smell)

Onion

I smell a strong smell of onion. (smell)

Potato

This potato smells delicious. (smell)

Carrot

This carrot tastes sweet. (taste)

Mushrooms

I like the taste of soft mushrooms. (taste)

Radishes

I don’t like the taste of hot radishes. (taste)

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Poster

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Face Parts

I taste

Eye

I smell

1. I see 2. I smell 3. I taste

Eyes

I see

Mouth

Nose

1. Eye (s) 2. Nose 3. Mouth

Action

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Poster Sight

Smell

Taste

Eye, Eyes

Nose

Mouth

You can create a scene at a grocery store, at a dinner table, in the kitchen, etc. Make the Triangle Box included this book. You can place it on the table to help participants understand what sense each person is supposed to use. Suggested exercises: This poster can be used for several exercises. It is crucial for the participants to be able to express themselves in any situation. It could be related to food, as well as at the doctor’s office or in emergency situation like fire or accident. • The most important exercise is to memorize the names of the senses and make a connection with a part of the face.

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Small Cards (Colour)

Bell Peppers

Carrot

Cucumber

Mushrooms

Onion

Peas

Potato

Radishes

Tomato

Small Cards (Colour)

Cucumber

Carrot

Bell Peppers

Peas

Onion

Mushrooms

Tomato

Radishes

Potato

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Small Cards (Black & White) hapy.ca

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Bell Peppers

Carrot

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Mushrooms

Onion

Peas hapy.ca

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Potato

Cucumber

Radishes

Tomato

Small Cards (Black & White)

Cucumber

Carrot

Bell Peppers

Peas

Onion

Mushrooms

Tomato

Radishes

Potato

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Sight (I see)

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I see

Peas Tomato Bell Peppers

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Sight (I see) Objects: 1. Bell Pepper 2. Peas 3. Tomato

Suggested exercises: • Connect the face part with the word “I see” • Connect the object name with the picture • Describe the vegetables included in this section using the sense of sight Object

Bell Pepper

Peas

Tomato

Colour What colour?

Quantity How many?

Location Where?

Size How big?

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Smell (I smell)

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I smell

Onion Cucumber Potato

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Smell (I smell) Objects: 1. Cucumber 2. Onion 3. Potato

Suggested exercises: • Connect the face part with the word “I smell” • Connect the object name with the picture • Describe the vegetables included in this section using the sense of smell Object

Cucumber

Onion

Potato

Fresh Sour Strong Soft Delicious Bad

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Taste (I taste)

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I taste

Mushrooms Carrot Radishes

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Taste (I taste) Objects: 1. Carrot 2. Mushrooms 3. Radishes

Suggested exercises: • Connect the face part with the word “I taste” • Connect the object name with the picture • Describe the vegetables included in this section using the sense of taste Object

Carrot

Mushrooms

Radishes

Sweet Bitter Soft Hard

Hot Bland

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Bell Peppers

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Sight

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Sight Vegetable: Bell Peppers Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • How many bell peppers do you see? • Are they the same? Optional: Paint these bell peppers and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint these bell peppers?

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Sight Vegetable: Peas Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • Where do you see the peas? • What is the colour of the Peas? Optional: Paint these peas and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint these peas?

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Sight

Tomato

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Sight Vegetable: Tomato Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • Where is the tomato? • How big is this tomato? Optional: Paint this tomato and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint this tomato?

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Cucumber

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Smell

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Smell Vegetable: Cucumber Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • Why do you like the smell of this cucumber? • Is this cucumber fresh? Optional: Paint this cucumber and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint this cucumber?

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Onion

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Smell Vegetable: Onion Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • What is the smell of this onion? • Do you like the smell of onion? Optional: Paint this onion and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint this onion?

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Potato

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Smell Vegetable: Potato Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • How does this baked potato smell? • Do you like the smell of this baked potato? Optional: Paint this potato and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint this potato?

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Carrot

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Taste Vegetable: Carrot Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • How does this carrot taste? • Is this carrot soft? Optional: Paint this carrot and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint this carrot?

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Mushrooms

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Taste

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Taste Vegetable: Mushrooms Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • Do you like hard or soft mushrooms? • Why do you like soft mushrooms? Optional: Paint these mushrooms and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint these mushrooms?

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Radishes

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Taste

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste Sense: Taste Vegetable: Radishes Suggested exercise: Answer the questions. • Do you like the taste of hot radishes? • How do these radishes taste? Optional: Paint these radishes and answer the question. • What colours do you use to paint these radishes?

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I see, I smell, I taste. Why? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I see 2 bell peppers. How many bell peppers do you see? I see _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are they the same? No, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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I see green peas on my plate. Where do you see the peas? I see _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ What is the colour of the peas? The peas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I see a big tomato in a salad bowl. Where is the tomato? I see _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ How big is this tomato? This tomato _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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I smell a fresh cucumber. Why do you like the smell of this cucumber? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is this cucumber fresh? Yes, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I smell a strong smell of onion. What do you smell? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Do you like the smell of onion? No, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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This baked potato smells delicious. Do you like a smell of this baked potato? Yes, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ How does this baked potato smell? This baked potato _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

This carrot tastes sweet. How does this carrot taste? This carrot _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is this carrot soft? No, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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I like the taste of soft mushrooms. Do you like hard or soft mushrooms? I like _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Why do you like soft mushrooms? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I don’t like the taste of hot radishes. Do you like the taste of hot radishes? No, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ How do these radishes taste? These radishes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46

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I like mushrooms, I don’t like carrots. Why? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I don’t like onion but I like tomatoes. Why? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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I like potatoes, mushrooms and radishes. Why? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I like green peas more than cucumbers. Why? Because _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Box The Triangle Box This box will help you engage people in a conversation and it is an excellent activity on dexterity; hand-eye coordination. Print this page for people who like arts and crafts. They will appreciate building their box.

Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste This Visual Aid helps to facilitate basic conversations in a visual and fun activity.

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1 How to make the box: 1. Cut on the dash lines 2. Fold on the solid lines 3. Cut 2 slits on the fold

4. Fold Part A inside the Box 5. Pull part B through the slits 6. Fold Part C inside the Box 7. Done

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Introducing Daily Dozen The Daily Dozen: Visual Exercise Guide—for Seniors 65+ was created to encourage people in their 60s and beyond to be physically and socially active by including a few exercises into their daily routine. Daily Dozen includes; • Daily Dozen: Visual Exercise Guide—for Seniors 65+ twelve posters. One exercise on each page with a description in both English and French. • One—page poster. It includes illustrations of all 12 exercises and names. • One—page weekly calendar to keep track of the exercise routine. These can be cut out of this book, laminated and mounted on the wall.

Each ESL for Seniors book contains one of the Daily Dozen Poster that you can add to your collection. They are a part of Daily Dozen: Visual Exercise Guide—for Seniors 65+. You can find this book at hapy.ca or the Amazon store.

Daily Dozen: Visual Exercise Guide—for Seniors 65+ 2. Leg Extensions (strength)— Face and place both hands on the wall, weight is shifted to the left leg, and right leg is straight and extended behind the body to strengthen the buttocks. Repeat 12 times and then switch to the other side. Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste

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Senses—Sight, Smell, Taste is the second book in the ESL for Seniors series available to Program Coordinators, ESL facilitators and Caregivers working with seniors with language barriers. This activity book encourages people to describe things using three senses: sight, smell and taste.

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Iwona Buziak-Mohamed is a Canadian Immigrant, an artist and author of ESL for Seniors. She has volunteered many hours at Seniors programs and recognizes the threat of isolation that many immigrants face due to language barriers. Her latest published collection sheds light on the importance and benefits of using visual aids for the senior population. These visual aids are a fun and engaging learning tool and stick to the fundamental basics for seniors to lead an independent everyday life.

How to use this book: You can help someone to express themselves using descriptive words and build their vocabulary. Included in this book: 1. Conversation starters (9 words and sentences) 2. Collectable size flash cards with images and words (approx. 2.5 x 2.2 inches) 3. Photo size flash cards with questions on the back of the cards (4 × 6 inches) 4. Full-page size worksheets with exercises (8.5 x 11 inches) 5. A Triangle Box template with instruction on how to cut and make the box 6. Bonus: one-page physical exercise poster