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Lesson Title: Talking about Ramadan in English.
Date of Class: 5/16/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Culture
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) = 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) = 8
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): We had conversation practice by discussing Ramadan. We spoke and listened, going around the class in a circle, asking and answering questions.
Lesson Title: Pronouns
Date of Class: May 9, 2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11-12:30 am
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
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) = 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The class discussed singular and plural pronouns for people, places and things.
Lesson Title: You are what you eat.
Date of Class: 18 April 2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Health
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) = 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) =7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =5
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):
The class talked about healthy vs. unhealthy foods. We also discussed how some foods are fine to eat in moderation (i.e. cheese) but too much is unhealthy. It was a very interesting class.Lesson Title: Citizenship Questions and…Part 2: How are you+?
Date of Class: 4-4-2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Governship… and General
How Many Learners: 6
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) = 8
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) = 6Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had an engaging class discussing citizenship questions and answers. We also enjoyed talking about various ways to ask “How are you?” and the many ways to answer.
Lesson Title: Citizenship questions
Date of Class: 3-28-2018
Day of Class: Wed
Time of Class: 11am
MC: Clarice
DJ: n/a
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: n/a
Module: Government
How Many Learners: 4
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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We reviewed “wh” words (and “how”) and then discussed 3 citizenship test questions.
Lesson Title: Today’s lesson is “Wh” words.
Date of Class: 03/21/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11-12:30
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: General
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) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless 7 Delivery (10) = 8
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: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Practicing Wh questions such as: what, where, when, why…. Students seemed to appreciate the common words that are very important to know. With every word we practiced a dialogue. Great practice!
Lesson Title: Daily Routine
Date of Class: 3/14/2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am-12:30pm
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module:
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) = 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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We practiced grammar. Students were introduced to the definitions of past tense and present tense…i.e. What did you do on the weekend? (I went…) What are you doing now? (I am…)
Lesson Title: Today’s lesson is “Weather is a part of everyday life.”
Date of Class: feb 10, 2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11-12:30
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Nature
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) = 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) =8Total Score: 48
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The class was very engaged with the weather lessons. Winter is cold. Fall is windy. Spring is rainy. Summer is hot. It was a great day!
Lesson Title: Maps
Date of Class: 1/31/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11-12:30
MC: Abdi
DJ: Clarice
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Maps/ Society and Culture
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) = 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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The sentence writing is beneficial for the more advanced students but quite the stretch for the beginning students.
Lesson Title: Today’s lesson is grocery shopping for lemons and romaine lettuce.
Date of Class: January 24, 2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am-12:30Pm
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: n/a
Module: Health
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): n/aSelf 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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 47
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Learners love to help each other repeat pronunciation of words. Very nice!
Lesson Title: I call the Doctor’s office to make an appointment.
Date of Class: 12/13/17
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11:30
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants: n/a
Module: At the Doctor
How Many Learners: 4
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) =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) = 6Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We practiced saying the names of body parts (ears, nose, eyes, etc) and writing them.
Lesson Title: I call the Doctor’s office to make an appointment.
Date of Class: 12/13/17
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11:30-12:30
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants: n/a
Module: At the Doctor
How Many Learners: 4
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) = 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) = 5Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a shorter class because an agency meeting. The students did REALLY well at pointing to body parts (nose, ear, eye, etc) when DJ and MC called out the word. It was an extra challenge to think of the name of the body part by themselves. It was great practice.
Lesson Title: Drinking water will help you stay hydrated.
Date of Class: 12/6/2017
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11am-12:30pm
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants: n/a
Module: Health … At the Doctor
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): n/aSelf 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) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 40
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The class really likes doing choral response together. They seem very engaged in each activity. Writing sentences is hardest activity but good practice with trying to spell.
Lesson Title: My favorite food
Date of Class: 11/08/17
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 11-12:30
MC: Clarice
DJ: Abdi
Assistants: Qrysi
Module: In the Kitchen
How Many Learners: 4
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need loyalty cardsSelf 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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
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):
The learners were laughing today; the connection between them seemed high. They seemed glad to be able to practice writing.