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Lesson Title: Make a beeline
Date of Class: 06/01/2016
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Arien
DJ:
Assistants: Patrik
Module:
How Many Learners: 9
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) = 2
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 2
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 2
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 3
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 23
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We did alphabet, yell and spell, a dictation followed by a True or False speaking activity. The low scores of the class are due to the fact that the technique and classroom managment fell short of the level required to deal with the lack of connection we had.
Lesson Title: Going out on a limb
Date of Class: 4/20/2016
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Arien
Assistants: N/A
Module: Tree Huggers
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 2
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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 35
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): As usual. we did Alpha, Listen & Point to start off the class, then Yell & Spell. After that we did a dictation followed by Q&A and played hangman with vocabulary words of the present module.
Lesson Title: Beating around the bush
Date of Class: 4/13/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Arien
Assistants: N/A
Module: Tree Huggers
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Deck of professionsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Alphabet, Listen & Point was probably a few mins longer than usual because we needed set a slower pace for a low level newcomer we had today. Then we went on with the title of the lesson, dictation, Round Robin using the dictated dialog and then the deck of Professions and a TPR to conclude the class.
Lesson Title: Tree Huggers
Date of Class: 4/6/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Arien
Assistants:
Module: Tree Huggers
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): loyalty cards, alphabet sheetsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4
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) =5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =6Total Score: 33
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started practicing the identification of letters of the alphabet, giving positive feedback and encouraging learners to be cooperative. Most of the group are usual comers and they seem to get along really well. Lower level learners were well taken care of. They do struggle with shyness, but no one in particular represented a challenge. They will likely soon catch up with the rest of the class as they continue to be influenced by the positive environment of the group. We ended the class with a fun TPR.Lesson Title: My family
Date of Class: 3/15/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Diana
DJ: Arien
Assistants: 12
Module: Society & Culture – Family
How Many Learners: 12
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): cards with the faces of the Simpson’s family, printouts of the Simpson’s family tree.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 4
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 34
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started the class with 9 learners, all usual students but one. We did Alphabet, Listen and Point, and enjoyed the support offered by the older, higher level learners to less skilled folks. One could feel it’s a class with a connection and a lot of enthusiasm. During the last stage of the class 3 more learners come in, which changed the dynamics a bit, but they were quickly integrated and got involved in the activity that was taking place.
Diana put in a lot of effort in the lesson planning and creating a set of cards to play Go Fish. It did pay off.
Lesson Title: I’m on my way
Date of Class: 02/23/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:30-7:30
MC: Jess
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Diana
Module:
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): MapsSelf 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) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started with with Alphabet, Listen & Point with the first two learners, but within the next 30 minutes the others started to join us. There was not anything challenging; everyone was pretty much at the same pace and they way the were seated around allowed the slower learners to be supported by either higher level ones (who were really nice and helpful by the way) or the assistants. The TPR activity at the end proved to be perfect to inject energy into the class and reinforce understanding.
Lesson Title: Annually, do you plan your budget to pay your bills?
Date of Class: 11/19/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Monica
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Ivy
Module: Thursday Evening: Employment & Economy – Money
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Bingo cards, counters.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) = 7Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started with Alpha, Listen and Point which helped engage learners and boost connection. For one thing, maybe, the group today was not too big today and we were able to have everyone sit next to each other at the same table and they were very interested and focused today. We had a dictation activity and ended the class with a Bingo game. Learners did not want to leave, but keep on playing! Monica brought chocolates!
Lesson Title: Where on Earth
Date of Class: 10/29/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Heidi, Brenna
Module: Lesson Title: Science, Nature, Technology – Recycling
How Many Learners: 18
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): loyalty cards, alphabet sheetsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
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) = 6Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started as usual with Alphabet, Listen and Point, then Yell and Spell and just after that a new learner came in and we Krysie went over all of our names one more time to introduce ourselves to the new comer. Krysie made sure all assistants were getting busy and cuing learners to repeat the dictation sentences to improve their pronunciation while low level learners were still writing down.
Lesson Title: No dumping!, drains to stream
Date of Class: 10/22/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6 -7 : 30
MC: Arien ( Josheph’s dress rehearsal)
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Ivy, Tamara
Module: Science, Nature, Technology – Recycling
How Many Learners:
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): cards, paper sheets for document searchSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was Joseph’s dress rehearsal today. Class started on time with Alphabet, Listen and Point with almost all seats taken, but learners continued to come until abut a quarter to 7 and we had to bring more tables and ask some folks to sit at another table away from the rest. Logistics didn’t help us much, but we made sure everyone was being taken care of. Joseph was well prepared, confident and knew what to do at every step of the class. The way the students were sitting worked excellently to help low learners catch up and participate more. Assistants were very active and helpful.
Lesson Title: Portland Recycles
Date of Class: 10/08/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Janet
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Ivy, Joseph
Module: Science, Nature, Technology – Recycling
How Many Learners: 16
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Printouts, papers. waste basket.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
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) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started with Alphabet, Listen & Point, focusing on the letter sounds that are more difficult to learners. We went on with a dictation and dialog practice using realia. There was laughter, and a very positive environment during the activity. After that we did document search and we ended the class with a guessing game which involved asking and answering short questions using the deck of professions.
Lesson Title: Who’s on deck?
Date of Class: 9/10/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30 pm
MC: Janet
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Graziella, Ivy, Janell
Module: Deck of professions
How Many Learners: 20
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Pictures of the deck of professions.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 8
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 8
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 9Total Score: 49
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a large class today, we plenty of support as well. I arrived 30 mins late, but Ivy and Janell were already there supporting Janet. They helped us assist learners more individually since many of them were new and low level. We even had a mom that came all of her kids, but Janell took care of them and had them sit in a separate table with papers and colors. Everything went smoothly. Janet used the pictures on the wall to form sentences, practice spelling and speaking. We ended with a TPR about professions.
Lesson Title: Watch out for the danger zone
Date of Class: 8/27/2015
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6 – 7:30 pm
MC: Janet
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Jackson
Module: Food handler’s card
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): print outs, soap, sink, paper plate, carton of milkSelf 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a little lower than average number of learners today, but still a good group. Jane included a new activity, in which learners had to actually follow the procedure of food safety and wash their hands using the sink that is in the large room. We used dialogs and ended the class with a listen & do activity using verbs related to food preparation. Learners were engaged and Janet did very well planning the class even though when she didn’t have much time because I was thought to be the MC today.
Lesson Title: It’s too late to apologize
Date of Class: 07/24/15
Day of Class: Friday
Time of Class: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
MC: Janet
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Yanira, An
Module: Civic English: The Declaration of Independence
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): bingo sheets, buttons, laptop, song.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
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) = 7Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started on time with Alphabet, Listen & Point. Then followed with dictation of the name of the class. Next we listened to a song about the context of the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War. Then, we played Bingo, which was a lot of fun and we ended with a new game called “Who has the button”. It was amusing and learners loved it. Janet brought watermelons to share with the class.
Lesson Title: There’s going to be fireworks
Date of Class: 07/10/15
Day of Class: Friday
Time of Class: 1:00-3:00 pm
MC: Janet
DJ: Arien
Assistants: An
Module: Civic English- The declaration of independence
How Many Learners: 15
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): crosswords, song.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) = 8
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) = 7Total Score: 44
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class was a lot of fun. We had a large group, learners were very connected and engaged. The crossword was absolutely amazing! One might think that it could be very passive but they loved it to the point that wouldn’t stop doing it when we asked them to stand up and do a final TPR exercise. An as very helpful and Janet was very poised.
Lesson Title: The Fourth of July
Date of Class: 07/03/15
Day of Class: Friday
Time of Class: 1:30 -3:00 pm
MC: Jane
DJ: Arien
Assistants: Yanira
Module: Civic English
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): iPad, song.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) = 7
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) = 6Total Score: 44
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started on time and ended about 2-3 minutes early. It was very fun and enjoyable. We had a Russian speaking learner who was struggling to understand the meaning of “here it is” and we managed to help her find the way to say it and use it with complete knowledge of the meaning. That was an absolutely exciting moment, we clapped and laughed, and the class was filled with a contagious positive energy. Jane used her iPad to play a YouTube song about the War of Independence and finished with a TPR exercise.