Collecting Treasures: Fun Hobbies from Around the World
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about collecting things.
- Talk about why people collect things and what they collect.
- Read about different types of collections.
- Listen to a collector talk about their hobby.
- Write about a collection you would like to have.
Key Words:
- Collection: A group of objects that someone keeps because they are interested in them.
- Collector: Someone who has a collection.
- Hobby: An activity that someone does for pleasure when not working.
- Rare: Not easy to find, special.
- Valuable: Worth a lot of money.
Types of Collections:
- Stamps: Small pieces of paper used to send letters.
- Coins: Money made of metal, often from different countries or times.
- Antiques: Old objects that are valuable because they are rare or beautiful.
- Figurines: Small statues of people or characters.
- Comic books: Books with stories told in pictures.
- Trading cards: Small cards with pictures of athletes, movie stars, etc.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Have you ever collected anything? What did you collect?
- Do you know anyone who has a collection? What do they collect?
- Why do you think people like to collect things?
Let’s Read!
John has been collecting stamps since he was a child. He has stamps from all over the world! His friend Maria collects old dolls. She loves how each doll looks different and tells a story. Another friend, Alex, collects coins. He even has some Roman coins that are over 2,000 years old!
Questions about the Reading:
- What does John collect?
- Why does Maria collect dolls?
- How old are Alex’s Roman coins?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short interview with a collector talking about how they got started and why they enjoy their hobby.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a collector. Tell your partner about your collection. What do you collect? How did you start? What’s your favorite item?
Homework:
Write a short paragraph about a collection you would like to have. What would you collect, and why?
Extra Fun:
If you can, bring in something from your own collection (or something you would like to collect) to show the class.
