Ventura Elementary – Fall 2019

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  • #11754
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    You should have received an email from Little Brother with your form-generated journal entry which you should copy and paste below! You can also manually copy the text below and paste into a comment, then fill it out! Please do not use your last name, or any learner names.

    Lesson Title:
    Date of Class:
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    Time of Class:
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    DJ:
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module:
    How Many Learners:
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

    Self Evaluation

    Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =

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

    #11759
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: “Using Public Transportation”
    Date of Class: Oct 15, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Trimet
    How Many Learners: 6
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): This site needs a box with materials like alphabet, loyalty cards, self-evaluation sheets and so on.

    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) = 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): This was the first class at Ventura elementary. The learners were all female and Ukrainian/Russian speakers. We started a little bit late because the learners had to fill out their registration forms. The learners enjoyed their first experience learning English and working together.

    #11768
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: An apple a day keep the doctor away
    Date of Class: Oct 17, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Healthy Homes
    How Many Learners: 6
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Patrik, thanks for bringing loyalty cards

    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) = 4

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Same size class as the first class. Two new Russian learners joined from Midland and Rockwood. Still, all Russian group. I brought apples talk practice the different types of apples and their names. I gave all of the apples to the learners and they were grateful!

    #11795
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Hop fastpass
    Date of Class: Oct 22, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Fall Orchards
    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) = 5
    Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 4
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 4
    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) = 4

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The class was ok until we started writing from a video about hop faspass, the sentences seemed too difficult for the learners. We got through the sentences, but I felt that it disengaged the learners. I wasn’t happy with my performance with this one. On the bright side I had 9 learners, one of which was a Spanish speaker the rest all Russian speakers.

    #11800
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: fall orchards
    Date of Class: Oct 24, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Fall Orchard
    How Many Learners: 4
    Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): good

    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): Small class today. only 4 showed up. One learner said that the other two learners got sick. We had a nice lesson on different fruits that grow in different months.

    #11813
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: happy holidays
    Date of Class: Oct 29, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Happy Holidays
    How Many Learners: 6
    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) = 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) = 3

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We talked about different holidays and the learners had many questions about them. Good thing I anticipated some of their questions and was prepared to answer them. One learner was grateful that they are learning things that are relevant to their experiences. They said now when I go to the store I see different apples and I know the names of them.

    #11820
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Where mold may grow
    Date of Class: Oct 31, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Recycle it
    How Many Learners: 7
    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) = 2

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I had my regular group plus 1 new Spanish speaking learner. The new Spanish speaker was very helpful to the other Spanish speaker with spelling and pronunciation.

    #11844
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Veterans Day
    Date of Class: Nov 05, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Fall Holidays
    How Many Learners: 7
    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) = 6
    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) = 4

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Two new Spanish speaking learners. Doing the this is an apple activity was fun. I brought a picture of a coffin and we were passing it around while practicing this is a coffin, learners had a lot of fun with that.

    #11855
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Recycle it
    Date of Class: Nov 07, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Recycle it
    How Many Learners: 5
    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) = 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) = 3

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Two regular learners couldn’t join us because it was their kids birthdays. We talked about recycling different products which sparked some questions as to what is recyclable and what is not.

    #11867
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Thanksgiving
    Date of Class: Nov 12, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Fall Holidays
    How Many Learners: 4
    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) = 4
    Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 4
    Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 4
    Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
    Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 3

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Only 4 learners showed up. One of the learners said that the other learner got sick and so they apologized for not being able to make it. We had great conversations about thanksgiving.

    #11877
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Emergency kit
    Date of Class: Nov 14, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Recycle it
    How Many Learners: 7
    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) = 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) = 4

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I thought it would be a small class, but to my surprise learners kept coming. We had a lot of round robins and learners had fun doing them.

    #11900
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Thanksgiving
    Date of Class: 11/19/19
    Day of Class: Tuesday
    Time of Class: 4:00pm
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Fall Holidays
    How Many Learners: 8
    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) = 2

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a fun class because we used real world materials to practice the language about them.

    #11901
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Lesson Title: Black Friday
    Date of Class: 11/21/19
    Day of Class: Thursday
    Time of Class: 4:00pm
    MC:RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Recycle it
    How Many Learners: 6
    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): It was a good class because I brought many items related to black Friday and recycling that the students used to practice English about them.

    #11921
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Santa Claus
    Date of Class: Dec 03, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Happy Holidays
    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) = 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) = 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): I had two new Russian learners today. We went over the jingle bells song and leaernes enjoyed singing together.

    #11930
    Ramin Tokhi
    Spectator

    Site: Ventura Park Elementary
    Lesson Title: Window Shopping
    Date of Class: Dec 05, 2019
    Time of Class: 4:00 PM
    MC: RaminPolyglotMaestro
    DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
    Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
    Module: Shopping
    How Many Learners: 5
    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) = 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) = 2

    What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Two new Russian learners came back. Two other ones got sick and couldn’t make it. I brought some ads from Walmart which we used to practice the different prices for different items. It was fun!

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