Lesson Title:What does a panner do?
Date of Class:11/24
Day of Class:Monday
Time of Class:1:30-2:50
MC:Brooke
DJ:
Assistants:
Module:Line 2
How Many Learners:10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):
Fine
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) =7
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) =7

Total Score: 46

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Everyone was on time for the most part.. A few trickled in a tad late.. Started with alphabet, again with a big focis on g/z s/x/h- played with 3 letters at a time which was a good challenge. Yell n spell was the usual. We used the same items as last week but did “these are” (heather got 2 of each). Great practice, tho they still had a tough time with it.. It was during this time that I realized how much difficulty they have pronouncing P, as in pans- many of them say ‘fans. So we did a quick activity where I worte pans and fans on the board and we practiced them for a couple minutes. Also Lienchi said Friends sounds like fans, and pens sounds like pans so we added that in there. Next we did a quick review of ‘what happens on line 2’ and their job titles. They were asked individually and then we pracited what’s his/her job. Lastly, we got started with specifics of their jobs ‘What does a panner do’? We only got thru 3 of them though.. Basically I had them tell me 1 thing they do, they worked really well together to come up with a good sentence, with my help. Then they wrote it down, it was written on the board and then we did choral practice, then round robin. Great class overall!

Date and Location of Class:
November 18, 2014
Day of Class:
Tuesday
Time of Class: 10:30-noon
MC:
David Rutiezer
DJ:
Jane McIver
Assistants:
none
Module:
Shopping
How Many Learners:
7
Score:
43 (preparation: 6; technique: 7; engagement: 8; connection: 8; poise: 7; reflection: 7).
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):

This class began and ended on time. It was characterized by a lot of camaraderie, understanding and encouragement among the learners, who were very quick to help each other in a positive way. They are all going through the same hard experience of learning English, so all were willing to lend a helping hand to those who were struggling. We worked a lot on pronunciation; some of the learners pronounced “name” as “neigh”. We also shared with them the difference between “his” & “her”. David set up a table on which we placed real-world grocery items, which he divided into aisles: produce, paper goods, canned goods, and hot beverages (coffee and tea) and each aisle had a numbered sign in front of it. Jane would ask each learner which aisle a certain product was on and the learner answered in a complete sentence. Class ended with 3 announcements: today was the last Tuesday class for this year and Thursday will be the last class at East Gresham Elementary School in 2014. We did not forget to announce and invite all the learners to attend the November 28th potluck, and after class several learners expressed to Jane that they would really like to come. A great time was had by all in attendance.

Lesson Title: N/A
Date of Class: 11/1814
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ:
Assistants: Glenm/ Brooke observing
Module: Emergency Preparation
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): NEED Alphabet sheets and score cards

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) =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) =7

Total Score: 43

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): very nice class overall. Learners trickled in, with a total of 8 being there by about 20 after. Two gentlemen came in looking for the Intercambio that usually happens in the other room. One of them left – he was fluent in English. The other stayed- he was not a native speaker of English though I’m not sure what his native language was. His English was ok, but it seemed as though he could benefit from the class so we didn’t see it as a problem that he stayed. He ended up being somewhat disruptive but Ramin handled him pretty well. Besides that, the learners were engaged and interested in the activities. Class ended with a competitive document search which created much laughter.. great way to end!

Lesson Title: N/A
Date of Class: 11/12/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 1:30-2:50
MC: Brooke
DJ: N/A
Assistants: Frank
Module: Line 2
How Many Learners: 10
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) = 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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

Total Score: 44

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Today was the second class (my first) of the pilot we are doing with the folks at Bridgetown. It went pretty well.. learners were right on time, we started with alphabet with a focus on s/x/h/g/z . Then we did a name spelling activity, which was very helpful for me! Most of the class focused on having the learners talk about what they do at work (what happens on line 2, and what they do once they clock in). we wrote it all down, did choral response and individual practice. A little TPR too… I’m hoping to mix it up a bit for the next class as i felt like by the end, they were pretty tired of the same practice. But overall I think it was well received by all.

Date and Location of Class:
 11/10/14
Day of Class:
Monday
Time of Class: noon-2 pm
MC:
Patrik McDade
DJ:
Jane McIver
Assistants:
Wes Smith
Module:
Telephone Etiquette
How Many Learners:
16

Score:
34 (preparation: 7; technique: 7; engagement: 5; connection: 5; poise: 5; reflection: 5).

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

This class began and ended on time. Jane led several activities: Spell 5, Yell & Spell, plus dictations and modeled a dialog with patrik. A new activity Patrik led was listen & point to words on a voicemail telephone tree. A lot of learning took place, especially in the area of spelling.

Date and Location of Class:
 11/3/2014
Day of Class:
Monday
Time of Class: Noon-2 pm
MC:
Patrik McDade
DJ:
Jane McIver
Assistants: None
Module:
Telephone Etiquette
How Many Learners: 14

Score: 33 (preparation: 7; technique: 7; engagement: 5; connection: 5; poise: 5; reflection: 4)

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

This class began and ended on time. We had an influx of new learners. Upon entering the classroom each learner shook hands with Jane and received a card with both a printed and a brailled number on it, which they kept for the remainder of the class. Calling on each learner by number greatly facilitated Jane’s leading of Yell & Spell. Jane assisted in leading dictation and modeling the Do You Text round robin. A Listen and Do regarding the telephone was added to our lesson plan, and the class heard a recording of the song “Telephone Lines” by the Electric Light Orchestra. There were several humorous moments during this class, particularly when Jane dictated a phone number superfast or spelled a long word like telephone very quickly. Sometimes the timing was perfect. Many of the learners plan to return next week for another telephone lesson.

Date and Location of Class:
 10/28
Day of Class:
Tuesday
Time of Class: 10:30-noon
MC:
David Rutiezer
DJ:
Jane McIver
Assistants: Patrik McDade
Module:
In the Kitchen
How Many Learners: 7

Score: 43 (Preparation: 8; technique: 6; engagement: 8; connection: 8; poise: 6; reflection: 7)

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

This class began slightly late but ended on time. Alphabet listen and Point was dispensed with due to the higher skill level of the group. Instead Jane gave a short dictation, introducing herself to the group. Yell & Spell 2 followed; due to the smallness of the group last names were spelled as well. Wash your hands dictation then listen and do were followed by questions about a sugar cookies recipe handout. There was much laughter and camaraderie among the learners, who eagerly helped each other.

Date and Location of Class:
 10/20/14
Day of Class:
Monday
Time of Class: Noon-2 pm
MC:
Patrik McDade
DJ:
Jane McIver
Assistants: none
Module:
Measurement
How Many Learners: 17

Score: 30 (preparation: 5; technique: 4; engagement: 5; connection: 5; poise: 4; reflection: 6).

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

This class began and ended on time. A variety of activities followed, despite the distractions of one learner’s children, use of a larger, unfamiliar classroom, and the frequent need to rethink activities due to the group’s skill level. The class was further complicated by the late arrival of several learners. Our activities included a song, dictation, and round robin, ruler listen and point, all teaching some aspect of measurement.