Class on 10/27/11

Class completed Surveys
Last two paragraphs were returned with corrections. Students discussed corrections in order to re-write paragraphs. Instructor worked with one group on moving from from copying to understand importance of using their own words (even if they make mistakes and their paragraphs are shorter!)

Instructor discussed current grade and missing paperwork individually with students.

Students worked in pairs and analyzed and corrected a previous parapraph or a different students. Students "acting as teachers" looked for key words from the original paragraph question to see if they show up in the paragraph's introductory sentence. Students also looked over the assigned reading section on "Nursery Schools" and looked for copied text where students did not use quotes.

Homework: 
Write 16 past tense sentences using the last column of class's selection of irregular past tense verbs.
said        
saw
sang
sat
slept
spoke
spent
stood
swam
took
told
thought
understood
woke
won
Turn in re-writes of previous paragraphs (or missing previous homework). 

Class on 10/20/11

Whole class reviewed returned homework and quizzes. Professor congratulated students for latest Lab Assignments.

Students read their introductory sentences on paragraph homework on Head Start. The teacher graphed the sentences for too general, correctly echoing the essay question, or too specific. Students then wrote paragraphs about three accomplishments over the past year. They then shared their topic sentences and those first sentences were graphed as well. Students showed improved ability to write introductory sentences that were not too specific and on topic. Students turned in homework and new paragraphs.

Homework:
Read about the themes of child hood development: at the end of chapter 2. Write a sentence (in your own words) describing one of the "big" ideas. Use a quote to indicate on other "big" idea. 

Class on 10/13/11

Homework:
Read P 29 - 30 on Head Start.
Write a paragraph:
What are the three big ideas inherent to Head Start?

Lab Hours Assignments

ESL 880                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Fall 2011

Our class includes one 8 lab hours.  We have satisfied 4 hours already. Here are the 4 additional assignments you must complete. This work must be done in the Learning Center (or the Saturday Learning Center in the Library).

These assignments satisfy two goals: increasing your vocabulary/reading skills and requiring that you practice your computer skills.

Assignment #1

1. Sign in at the Learning Center
2. Go to the vocabulary website: http://legacy.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/vocabulary.html
3. Look at the sites and find the Englishpage
4. On English page find                                                                                                                          Advanced Vocabulary Lessons
5. Read “Changing Jobs”
6. Email me the very last thing that Barbara says. (Use Quotes and copy the last sentence)

Assignment #2

1. Sign in a the Leaning Center
2. Buy a print card
3. Click on      http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/vocabulary-quizzes.htm
4. Find and take Phrasal Verbs Quiz and Phrasal Verbs Quiz 2
5. Retake quizzes until you get 90% or better
6. Print one page showing you’re your score from each quiz (2 pages total).

Assignment #3

1. Sign in at the Leaning Center
2. Get a headset and microphone
3. Find a Computer with the Yellow dot and use the Pronunciation Software
4. Find Instructional aid to certify that you used the Pronunciation software

Assignment #4

1. Attend one workshop or use an ESL Tutor at least one time

Current October workshops

http://www.canadacollege.edu/student/lrngctr/October2011TBAInstructionalModuleSchedule.pdf

Class on 10/6/2011

Students practiced paragraphs on "What did you do yesterday?"Instructor circulated and made corrections.

Field trip to the learning center and tour with Instructional Aide Steven. Students became familiar with all the services available at the learning center. Students familiar with the learning center stayed in class and practiced two dialogues (present and past tense).

Back in class, students presented dialogues. Rules of paragraphs discussed. Students practiced writing introductory sentences from various questions.

HOMEWORK:
Study (middle row of the half sheet) irregular verbs for quiz on 10-13-11.
Read p 25 to 27 on Nursery Schools and write a paragraph on "What is the history of nursery school?"

Class on 9/29/11

Instructor sick. Class cancelled.

Students should continue to study irregular verbs and use the learning center.