Rockwood Library – Summer 2019

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  • #11648
    Amanda Greenvoss
    Spectator

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    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: Laughter is the best medicine
    Date of Class: Sep 25, 2019
    Time of Class: 2:00 PM
    MC: DanielGoofyProfessor
    DJ: AmandaAdventurousTraveler
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Pharmacy
    How Many Learners: 11
    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) = 7
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We dictated the NyQuil advertisement (nighttime sniffling, sneezing, coughing,…) – there were TONS of good and hard words to spell. We did a quick round robin with nyquil, and a word search of a visual advertisement. We then quickly invited folks to come pika watch with us on Friday!

    #11664
    Shelley Zansler
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: Will President Trump Get Impeached
    Date of Class: Sep 30, 2019
    Time of Class: 2:00 PM
    MC: DanielGoofyProfessor
    DJ: ShelleySincereLearner
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Powers of Congress – Impeachment
    How Many Learners: 14
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Made more copies of ABC sheet and self-eval sheet. There wasn’t a copy of the attendance sheet, so I was not able to make copies of that one.

    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) = 6
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Today we discussed Congress’s impeachment inquiry. The lesson included vocabulary related to impeachment and a fun listening activity. Students were mostly engaged and enthusiastic. There was a wide spread in learner levels, but overall the class moved swiftly and there weren’t super long periods of advanced students waiting for beginner students. The listening activity incorporated some TPR, which was a great way to break up today’s writing and give learners a change of pace. We had some tech trouble, but MC Daniel kept things moving smoothly.

    #11665
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: “Using public transportation”
    Date of Class: Oct 01, 2019
    Time of Class: 6:00 PM
    MC: MaliaGloriousNBAInsider
    DJ: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: maps and addresses
    How Many Learners: 8
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need to cut out 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) = 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) = 5
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Great class! MC brought trimet Max map and students had many interesting questions about the map, and how to buy and use the hop fastpass card

    #11671
    Jean Gargan
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: How Impeachment Works
    Date of Class: Sep 30, 2019
    Time of Class: 6:00 AM
    MC: LauraEnthusiasticTeacher
    DJ: JeanInquisitiveAdvocate
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Powers of Congress/Impeachment
    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) = 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) = 5
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Dictation, then Listening, Writing, and Speaking exercises around the language and steps of impeachment were challenging for the group, but providing key vocabulary first (impeachment, whistleblower, etc.) helped. Great energy and enthusiasm around Dictation Progress with Greetings and Replies. Learners also had a chance to provide common phrases from their native languages. Everyone had fun!

    #11672
    Jean Gargan
    Spectator

    Hello! My name is Little Brother, and I’m here helping make things here at PPT easier!

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    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: Drop, Cover and Hold On
    Date of Class: Oct 02, 2019
    Time of Class: 2:00 PM
    MC: AmandaAdventurousTraveler
    DJ: JeanInquisitiveAdvocate
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Healthy Homes
    How Many Learners: 12
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Please alphabetize loyalty cards by first name.

    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) = 8
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Round Robin, Listen & Point about Emergency Kit, then Dictation on Drop, Cover, and Hold On earthquake instructions, as well as group practice of all the steps. Learners covered all levels and multiple cultures. Good engagement by all, with advanced learners providing help to beginners. A big thank you to volunteer Judy from the library!

    #11687
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: “Oh, you just missed it”
    Date of Class: Oct 08, 2019
    Time of Class: 6:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: TRIMET
    How Many Learners: 9
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok

    Self 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) = 5

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): two new learners who enjoyed and got connected to the learners almost immediately. One returning student from a while back.

    #11698
    Daniel Yuhas
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
    Date of Class: Oct 07, 2019
    Time of Class: 2:00 PM
    MC: LauraEnthusiasticTeacher
    DJ: DanielGoofyProfessor
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: none
    Module: Powers of Congress
    How Many Learners: 10
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OK

    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) = 7

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We talked about impeachment and powers of congress and mixed it up with an exercise break and a map activity. Lots of dictation and lots of round robins.

    #11703
    Amanda Greenvoss
    Spectator

    Site: Rockwood Library
    Lesson Title: Cleaning up around the house
    Date of Class: Oct 09, 2019
    Time of Class: 2:00 PM
    MC: AmandaAdventurousTraveler
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: Amber, Judy
    Module: Healthy Homes
    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) = 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) = 6

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We did a listen and point on an info sheet with natural cleaning recipes. Then we did some round robins with white vinegar and baking soda. Then we did a bunch of say and do around cleaning the house – polish the furniture, fold the laundry, sweep the floor, vacuum the carpet, change the lightbulb, clean the windows. That was a fun and really active part of the class. We finished with a couple of dictation sentences and had people saying them one at a time as fast as they can, which caused lots of laughter. Fun class! Amber shadowed us from the carpenter’s union, and she is very motivated to introduce our learners to the apprenticeship opportunities. I would love to work with her to create a lesson around it, and maybe do a field trip to the training center???

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