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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) = 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: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We did outdoors TPR, which was fun. We looked at photos of the outdoors and described what we saw, the actions, and our feelings.
Lesson Title: The People’s Coast
Date of Class: 5/9/18
Day of Class: Wedneday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jessica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: Kelin
Module: The Great Outdoors
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): The pencils and erasers that Santiago brought have been taken and are no longer here.Self 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) = 7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
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 talked about the Oregon Coast and places to visit. The children played and had a blast. We discussed the beach and why we like it or not.
Lesson Title: The Great Outdoors
Date of Class: 5/2/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Zadok
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: Kelin (shadower)
Module: The great outdoors
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OKSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4
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) = 6Total Score: 34
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We practiced lots of pronunciation, looked at a photo of camping site, talked about s’mores and why we love them or hate them.
Lesson Title: Name that plant
Date of Class: 4/25/2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jessica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: None
Module: Native plants
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OKSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 34
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): 2 learners showed up. we played plant bingo and won stickers. they answered questions and the mc wrote verbatim and then we worked on correcting it.
Lesson Title: All about sales tax
Date of Class: 4/23/2018
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: TIffany
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: No
Module: Sales tax – taxes
How Many Learners: 3
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) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
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) = 6Total Score: 33
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We played BINGO, ate some candy, made lots of good small talk, and had a good time except I dropped my computer and startled everyone!
Lesson Title:Planting for birds
Date of Class: 4/18/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Betty
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: NO
Module: Native plants
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Good supplySelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
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) = 6Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):We worked on bringing birds to the home. The kids played Minecraft. We ate sesame snacks.
Lesson Title: Native plants
Date of Class: 4/11/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jessica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: None
Module: Native plants
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Video of plants, pant handout, BINGO cardsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 3
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
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) = 7Total Score: 29
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The kids played with puzzles, they ate a ton of candy, they drew pictures of the adults, and we ran out of time and everyone got to get candy prizes without playing BINGO.
Lesson Title: There are certain things in life, death and taxes
Date of Class: 4/9/18
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Zadok
DJ: paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Taxes
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Beatles video, word search documentSelf 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) = 4
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) = 6Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We learned Taxman by the Beatles, One child was writing the dictation!
Lesson Title: April showers bring May flowers
Date of Class: 4/4/18
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Zadok
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Native platns
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Oregon native plants handout, loyalty cardsSelf 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) = Goddamn 10!
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) = 7Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Three new learners showed up. The long-time students were very helpful with them in writing and speaking. Three young kids had a fun time punching Zadok. It was a great lesson blocking out background noise and concentrating.
Lesson Title: Community gardens
Date of Class: 3/21/2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jesica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: None
Module: Nature/Science/Tech – Community gardens
How Many Learners: 3
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Cards, handouts, local mapSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 3
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 3
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 19
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We hd a great spontaneous discussion about first, middle, and last names in different cultures. We looked at the map and found our homes in relation to gardens. We read and dictated about community gardens.
Lesson Title: Community gardens
Date of Class: 3/14/18
Day of Class: Wed
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jessica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Nature, Science, Agriculture
How Many Learners: 2
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) = 3
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: 25.
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): One of the learners brought food and cooked dinner for us. Super tasty! Lots of spontaneous talk that became the lesson points.
Lesson Title: Container Gardening
Date of Class: March 7, 2018
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Jessica
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: None
Module: Community agriculture
How Many Learners: 4
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Document for search, white board for drawing plants, materials for plantingSelf 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) = 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: 36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Fun and engaging session on growing produce at home in containers. This seemed to be a novel idea to the learners. We discussed this as well as the legal status of Oregonians growing marijuana in their homes. Jessica drew plants that are easy to go on a whiteboard and the group tried to guess what they were. One particularly lovely drawing came to be known as the “stupid melon.” Ha! Jessica brought small containers, potting soil, and a large clove of garlic. She dictated directions and the group planted their garlic and took it home with them. Finally, we looked at Facebook posts of a former class teacher who is now teaching English in the home country of one of the students. Fun class.
Lesson Title: American Dream
Date of Class: 2/26/18
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 600-730 pm
MC: Betty Liao
DJ: Paul LaFemina
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: Sarah Livengood
Module: Education and Government
How Many Learners: 3
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Loyalty card, maps of the US and number of immigrants and their location, sample green card and visas, white board and markerSelf 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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 32
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The learners were very excited and engaged to learn about the process of immigration and DACA. We ate some tasty chocolate. We discussed Trump and immigration and voting, etc.
Lesson Title: Down the drain
Date of Class: 2/14/18
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6 – 730 pm
MC: Betty
DJ: Paul
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: None
Module: Nature, Science, Tech – Stormwater mgmt
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Youtube video, whiteboard to spell and unscramble words, cutout phrases combined into sentences, sheet with stormwater words to be foundSelf 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) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Someone brought a box of chocolates and no one ate them! I brought my wife’s business cards. We had lots of fun and learning.