Midland Library – Spring 2015

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  • #5131
    WebMaestrex
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    Lesson Title:
    Date of Class:
    Day of Class:
    Time of Class:
    MC:
    DJ:
    Assistants:
    Module:
    How Many Learners:
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =

    Total Score:

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):

    #5133
    WebMaestrex
    Keymaster

    Lesson Title: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk
    Date of Class: 4/1/15
    Day of Class: Wed
    Time of Class: 6-7:30
    MC: Sam D
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Ivy, Izzy, Becci
    Module: In the Kitchen
    How Many Learners: 18
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 39

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class began a few minutes late because the library did not have us on the schedule. Both conference rooms were in use, so we met in the small story time room. We worked on kitchen vocab and dialogued about what we ate for dinner. We used a recipe for document search. We ended with a fun game matching kitchen verbs with kitchen nouns. Maria brought Spanakopita to share with the class. Tonight was our largest class since stating back after the holiday break – 18 learners!

    #5136
    WebMaestrex
    Keymaster

    Lesson Title: We speak the same language
    Date of Class: April 2nd
    Day of Class: Thursday
    Time of Class: 6-7:30pm
    MC: Julie C
    DJ: Krysie
    Assistants: Ivy,
    Module: Neighborhood Resources
    How Many Learners: 16
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =5
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =7
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =8

    Total Score:38

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started on time with the alphabet sheet listen and point. As more people came in, we had to hunt down more chairs for everybody to use. Class went on as usual, no significant complications,. There was one new learner. The majority o the time was spent on writing and reciting a couple dialogues. The rest of the time was taken up by two listen and point activities using a map of Portland Neighborhoods and a menu for a nearby restaurant.

    #5333
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Let’s Cook Something Up
    Date of Class: 4/8/15
    Day of Class: Wed
    Time of Class: 6-7:30
    MC: Julie C
    DJ: none
    Assistants: Ivy, Cindy, Izzy
    Module: In the Kitchen
    How Many Learners: 17
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): low on loyalty cards and alpha sheets

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 41

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had another big class with several new learners. We asked each other what we like to cook and played listen and do with kitchen verbs. We used two recipes for document search and ended class with one learner dictating how to make a traditional soup.

    #5352
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: On the Fence
    Date of Class: 4/9/15
    Day of Class: Thu
    Time of Class: 6
    MC: Kryisie
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Ivy
    Module: Neighborhood Resources
    How Many Learners: 18
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Need more loyalty cards!

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 40

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We used a Mill Park area map for listen and point. We dialogued about how to call Poison Control, and ended with a fun memory game. This Midland group is really growing!

    #5470
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Too Many Cooks Are Going To Spoil the Stew
    Date of Class: 4/15
    Day of Class: Wed
    Time of Class: 6-7:30
    MC: Sam
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Ivy, Cindy
    Module: In the Kitchen
    How Many Learners: 18
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We really need more loyalty cards!

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 8
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score:42

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had another big class tonight with several new learners. We are completely out of loyalty cards. I’ll try to remember to get some from the Mercado, but if anyone stops by Midland, please drop some off. We learned more kitchen and food vocab, and asked each other “what is your favorite meal of the day?”. Maria dictated a recipe from Greece, and we played a matching game with kitchen verbs and nouns.

    #5475
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: You Can’t Judge a Book By It’s Cover
    Date of Class: 4/16/15
    Day of Class: Thu
    Time of Class: 6
    MC: Julie C
    DJ: none
    Assistants: Ivy, Christine, Celina
    Module: Neighborhood Resources
    How Many Learners: 16
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Need more loyalty cards!

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 41

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): No DJ tonight, but we had three very helpful assistants. The Midland group continues to grow. Tonight, we focused on the library as a resource. We used the Midland Library calendar and the Multnomah County Library brochure for listen and point and document search. We dialogued about different resources the library offers.

    #5507
    Samuel DiBiase
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Food for Thought
    Date of Class: 4/22/15
    Day of Class: Wednesday
    Time of Class: 6:00-7:30
    MC: Julie C
    DJ: Sam D
    Assistants: Ivy, Steven
    Module: In the Kitchen
    How Many Learners: 16
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): A-Ok

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 39

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a very full room with 16 students. Julie led class through a dialogue discussing what we like to cook. A student shared/ dictated a traditional recipe of spinach pie and students wrote it down. We finished class with a game of memory involving kitchen vocabulary. A higher level student came up with his own method of helping others that went quite well. It was a good class with most if not all students showing recognizable progression over previous weeks.

    #5508
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Mapping it out
    Date of Class: 4/23
    Day of Class: Thu
    Time of Class: 6-7:30
    MC: Liam
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: CIndy, Ivy
    Module: Neighborhood Resources
    How Many Learners: 17
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 39

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We used a Midland area map and a downtown PDX map for listen and point. We used a listing of Midland Library events to talk about what is offered at the library and when things occur. Liam listed various landmarks he’d seen on his bus ride to Midland.

    #5531
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen
    Date of Class: 4/29
    Day of Class: Wed
    Time of Class: 6
    MC: Sam D
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Ivy, Stevie
    Module: In the Kitchen
    How Many Learners: 18
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =6
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 40

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We wrote down and repeated various kitchen vocabulary and played listen and point with kitchen utensils. We conversed about what to eat for lunch. We used a recipe for document search. The Midland group continues to grow. We had two new learners tonight, and several learners attended who had not been to class in many weeks. I’m impressed by the progress of every learner.

    #5544
    WilLIAM See
    Spectator

    Lesson Title:
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    How Many Learners:
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 40

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):

    #5545
    WilLIAM See
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Mid-County Health Center
    Date of Class: 04/30/2015
    Day of Class: Thursday
    Time of Class: 5 to 7.30 pm
    MC: Julie Colura
    DJ: William See
    Assistants: Meg
    Module: Neighborhood
    How Many Learners: 14
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 40

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Alphabet sheets,Yell & Spell w. each person’s name in turn around table. Use of map to locate various places. Bus #’s to get to Mid-County Health Ctr. Write ad then read a dialog, aagain, in turn to each other; Close with group song: “Hello, Hello.”

    #5559
    Brooke Stady
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Let’s shop around
    Date of Class: 05/06/15
    Day of Class: Wednesday
    Time of Class: 6-7:30 pm
    MC: Julie (Patrik was present to do the Gentle Intervention)
    DJ: Arien
    Assistants: Stevie
    Module: Shopping
    How Many Learners: 14
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Rite Aid pharmacy ads, alphabet sheets

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5

    Total Score: 35

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started on time with Alphabet, Listen and Point for the first half hour and it was good for low level learners to practice more the basics of spelling and at the same time challenge the higher ones by speeding up the pace at times. We acted out a casual dialog about the price of a toothpaste. It was an interesting class to teach because of the large number of learners and different cultures present. Some learners experienced difficulty with the dictation and the oral repetitions but there was plenty of assistance and positive reinforcement to provide them with.

    #5563
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Is It Done Yet?
    Date of Class: 5/7
    Day of Class: Thu
    Time of Class: 6-7:30
    MC: Liam
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Alyssa, Janet, Ivy
    Module: Food Handler’s Card
    How Many Learners: 21
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need a pair of scissors and a stapler for the box.

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

    Total Score: 42

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This was our biggest class yet at Midland – 21 learners! We had several new students. We learned vocabulary related to food safety, and used a safe food temperature handout for listen and point. We all had fun pounding our fists on the table to indicate whether or not we like a food. We ended class with a word scramble game. Fun class for all!

    #5584
    Julie Collura
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: A Penny Saved
    Date of Class: 5/13
    Day of Class: Wed
    Time of Class: 6
    MC: Sam
    DJ: Julie C
    Assistants: Stevie, Lori, Ivy, Cindy
    Module: Shopping
    How Many Learners: 7
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6

    Total Score: 40

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a smaller than usual class, but since we had four assistants and two teachers, we were able to work one on one with the learners. We learned new shopping vocabulary, and used an Albertson’s ad for listen and point. We enjoyed making shopping lists together.

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