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Lesson Title: A Step in the Right Direction
Date of Class: 5/4/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Julie C
DJ: Franz G
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Need evaluation 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) = 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) = 8Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We dialogued about where we are located. We played listen and do with directions, and we wrote down ordinal numbers. We did document search with a Rockwood area map. We finished by singing “The People in Your Neighborhood”.
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) = 8Total 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.
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) = 8Total 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.
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) = 8Total 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.
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) = 8Total 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.
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) = 8Total 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!
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 sheetsSelf 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) = 8Total 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.
Lesson Title: The end of the road
Date of Class: 3/26
Day of Class: Thu
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Ivy
Module: Transportation and Safety
How Many Learners: 8
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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Sharon from the Bureau of Transportation came at the beginning of class to deliver safety umbrellas for all the learners and to talk about her upcoming pedestrian safety class. We had dictation and choral response on things drivers and walkers should do to stay safe. We had a fun work scramble with road words and finished with listen and do with driving verbs.
Lesson Title: You Reap What You Sow
Date of Class: March 18
Day of Class: Wed
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Sam D
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Ivy, Celina
Module: Native Plants
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We could use more loyalty cards. It would also be helpful to have a small stapler and pair of scissors.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) = 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) = 8Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We used the Native and Invasive Plant posters for listen and point. We then wrote down various plant names under the categories of Native or Invasive. We practiced dialogue based on what to do with native or invasive plants: plant it or dig it up. We ended class with listen and do with gardening words (cut, dig, water, etc.).
Lesson Title: Let’s Get This Show on the Road
Date of Class: 3/12/15
Day of Class: Thu
Time of Class: 6
MC: Krysie
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Ivy
Module: DL Test
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) = 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) = 8Total Score:38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We did Listen and Point with the Driver’s Test Manual. We then practice dialogue on how we get around (bus or car), and the steps to get a DL. We ended with Listen and Do using bike and driving signals. Julio brought tiramisu!
Lesson Title: Fresh as a Daisy
Date of Class: 3/11/15
Day of Class: Wed
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Julie C
DJ: NA
Assistants: Ivy,Cindy
Module: Native Plants
How Many Learners: 13
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) = 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) = 8Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Tonight was my largest class yet at Midland – 13 learners, including 4 newcomers. We used the Non-Native Plants poster for listen and point. Then, we asked each other what we like to grow in our gardens. We finished class by continuing to learn the song, “Five Things a Plant Need”.
Just to clarify, the module for Feb. 25 was “In the Kitchen”, and the lesson was “Don’t bite off more than you can chew”. We enjoyed making and eating an easy snack mix, and we sang the song, “If I Knew You Were Coming I’d Have Baked a Cake”. I normally end my classes with a song, and I think the learners now expect and enjoy that!
Lesson Title: A Ray of Sunshine
Date of Class: 3/4/15
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Julie C
DJ: none
Assistants: Ivy
Module: Native Plants
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): May we have a small stapler in the box?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) = 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) = 6Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We enjoyed listening and pointing to the plants on the lovely Native Plants poster. We then had a dialogue around where we like to hike. We concluded with a song about the five things plants need to grow.
Lesson Title: You’re barking up the wrong tree
Date of Class: 2/26/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Ivy
Module: In the Neighborhood
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) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
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) = 7Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):We yelled and spelled various street names. Then we pretended to call each other to ask for information and directions. We played word scramble with street names, and listened and pointed to locations on a downtown Portland map. We all enjoyed the pizza Julio brought in from the restaurant where he works!
Lesson Title: A Walk in the Park
Date of Class: Feb 19
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Ivy, Dolores
Module: In the Neighborhood
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) =6
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) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7
Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started slightly late because the learners were late. We went around the table asking each other where certain place are in Portland. Then we did a document word search with a bike safety flyer. We ended class with Listen and Do with directions and actions, but not before enjoying the Chinese pastries Le brought to celebrate the Year of the Goat!