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Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =
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Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Lesson Title: Know Your Rights
Date of Class: 02/04/2010
Day of Class Tuesday
Time of Class: 4-5:30
MC: Maureen
DJ: Maureen
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Know Your Rights
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) = 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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Dictated sentences that were pertinent to Know Your Rights such as remaining silent and not answering questions. A few learners asked me what the ICE acronym stood for and looked up information about them on their phones and passed the info to their seatmates. We played a very competitive game of Scrabble Scramble and since these folks were quite high level, we challenged them with tough words such as ‘approached’ and ‘enforcement.’
Lesson Title: How do I get from here to there?
Date of Class: 2/6/2020
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 4-5:30
MC: Maureen
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Module: maps and addresses
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):
need a box for our materials and a pair of scissors
Self EvaluationPreparation: 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) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The actual class was great; everyone worked together and were laughing and helping each other while we passed around the kids toys I brought in that were wooden signs from a train set–detour, no U-turn, people crossing, etc. I dictated sentences that were short directions to schools and libraries in the area. We asked each other if we’d been to Midland Library, Oliver School, etc. The trying part of today’s class was the children of the learners being unsupervised and without enough to do. They were loud and distracting, throwing balls and climbing all over everything. It made it difficult to focus and work one-on-one with learners.
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: Say it out LOUD
Date of Class: Feb 11, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Know Your Rights
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) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless 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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Learners used their translation apps to decode the sentences I dictated. This lesson is not one of my favorites, but it is very important and I think the learners could see that it was information that they should know. I moved people around based on their level and it worked great putting learners who are much higher level in the position to help others. There were far fewer children of learners to contend with this afternoon so learners could focus better on the lesson and were very engaged with it and with each other.
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST
Date of Class: Feb 13, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Maps and Addresses
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 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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a good laugh over our two learners, who are friends, who have the same name. One is_____#1, the other_______#2. When I started calling them simply #1 and #2, they thought that was hysterical. When we passed around the wooden train set signs with “Deer crossing” and “Detour” on them, I asked some of the children of the learners, who were at their breaking point for occupying themselves, “Hi _____! This is a WRONG WAY” sign, they didn’t want to have anything to do with me and left their parent alone to continue with the class. This was a really fun class with a LOT of laughing!!
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: What to do if you’re outdoors
Date of Class: Feb 18, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Know Your Rights
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): goodSelf 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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Dictated short sentences with “you are,” your and you’re since learners have been asking a lot of questions about both contractions and the difference between your and you’re. This group is so high-level that I can be a lot more nit picky about their responses both in their writing and their pronunciation which we worked on a lot. They are a very chatty group and I’m glad that the child care issue seems to be cleared up. I also enjoy the fact that one of the learners’ child has joined the class and seems to enjoy competing with her mom.
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: How do I get to the airport?
Date of Class: Feb 20, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: maps and addresses
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): good, though there wasn’t a sign-in sheet for the SUN program.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) = 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) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I dictated several sentences where there was a lot of repetition but just enough new words and phrases to throw the learners off, to much laughter. We had a great time coming up with the silliest ways to get to the airport in including swimming up the Columbia River! ;) I love that one of the learners’ daughters is sitting in for half the class–when we laugh and play games, she wants to join, so I gave her a L.C. and she was very excited about that. I challenged the learners to remember the names of the signs I brought that we used last week since they are so high level. Great class!
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: Information for parents
Date of Class: Feb 25, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Know Your Rights
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): good!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) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This was a great group but not a great class. I realized halfway through that the sentences I dictated were way too long and not in the right order for optimum understanding. I beat myself up as I went along and when I tried to remedy the situation and edit the sentences so as not to discourage lower-level learners, the sentences were missing key components for flow and comprehension. But….we had fun playing a game and playing with the kiddos who were running around the table yelling.
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: Sign, sign, Everywhere a Sign
Date of Class: Feb 27, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: maps and addresses
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): goodSelf 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) = 9
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 9
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This was the best class I’ve taught in a looooooooooooong time! I felt like I had to make up for Tuesdays class when the sentences I dictated were WAY too long. This class was all about signs and passing around a funny book of signs I got from the library. Stop sign in the middle of a lake, etc. It was my father’s 80th birthday today, so I thought it would be fun to have everyone sing to him in their native language and put my phone on speaker and call him in NY while he blew out his candles. It worked great and was SOOO fun! The learners got really into it. I alternated the sentences with ones that used THIS and ones that used THESE and I think it was successful. We played a riveting game of Scrabble Scramble after having a contest to see who could find all 23 “signs” in the lyrics to the Five Man Electrical Band song. The winner got bragging rights and, of course, chocolate. :)
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Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: What’s so super about Super Tuesday?
Date of Class: Mar 03, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Primaries and Caucuses
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): great!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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Dictated short sentences about the primaries. We colored in the participating states on a blank map of the U.S. and had fun guessing where each state belonged as well as cracking up over the weird spellings of such states as Massachusetts, Maine and Arkansas. Handed out Census 2020 swag from the box Patrik brought to my house. They loved the free stuff (of course!) ;)
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: Eat the rainbow
Date of Class: Mar 05, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: Prevention & Wellness
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): good!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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I love this recycled lesson SO much because there’s always someone who is audibly mystified by the idea of rainbow eating. “Are we eating Skittles?” was today’s query. Then, as I pull out fruit and veggies from my cooler, they can see that the color of each represents part of a rainbow and they start guessing what I’ll pull out next to pass around for Round Robin. I also enjoy having them locate words such as “vulgaxanthin” and “cartenoids” during seek & find. VERY VERY chatty and lively class! They made fun of the food I brought in because my apple was bruised and my orange was old and shriveled. “This is a rotten apple!” (rotten became rotten and ugly as the apple made its way around the room).
Site: Ventura Park Elementary
Lesson Title: The United States is a primary battleground
Date of Class: Mar 10, 2020
Time of Class: 4:00 PM
MC: MaureenSeastarTeacher
DJ: MC Entered attendance, no DJ
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: primaries and caucuses
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): goodSelf 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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We only got through a third of the lesson before we were summoned/invited to take part in a multicultural event at the school complete with food and translators. We asked each other questions about multiculturalism and what part our individual cultures plays in out lives. Learners and other participants were asked what they’d like to see at a multicultural night. It was very empowering watching the learners have a voice and advocate for themselves. :)
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