Tuesday, August 3, 2021

From Home to School 02: An Eye Exam

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

Do you want to come back to Milpitas Adult School?
  • Send an email to mae@musd.org
  • My name is ____________________________.
  • My student number is____________________.
  • I want to come back to Milpitas Adult School.



Lesson 2: An Eye Exam

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of health, routine examinations at school, and parent notification.

Questions

  • What are the symptoms that could indicate a vision problem.?
  • Have you ever has your eyes tested?
  • What happens during an eye exam?
  • Is there a nurse or health aide at your child's school?  
  • What does a school nurse or health aide do? 
  • Have you received about health screenings or related announcements at school?
  • How can you find a vision care professional?

Monday, August 2, 2021

From Home to School 01: Don't Miss the Bus

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

Do you want to come back to Milpitas Adult School?
  • Send an email to mae@musd.org
  • My name is ____________________________.
  • My student number is____________________.
  • I want to come back to Milpitas Adult School.



Mesa Public Schools: How to ride a School Bus

Lesson 1: Don’t Miss the Bus    

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of daily routine, getting up in the morning, school transportation, and almost missing the school bus.

Questions

  • What time do your children generally wake up? 
  • Do your children use an alarm clock?
  • Do your children get up independently?
  • What is your children’s daily routine?
  • What the children do in the morning before leaving for school?
  • How much time do your children need to get ready?
  • How do your children get to school?
  • If your children take the bus, how far the bus stop is from home? 
  • Does if the bus driver sometimes waits for children 
  • What happens when a child misses the bus?

Friday, July 30, 2021

Holding the Bag: Negasi's Citizenship Interview

 

Listen to Negasi's Citizenship Interview and take the quiz.  

This mock interview was inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AND…“Holding the Bag” (a high beginning ESL novel) by Ana Gianola, 978-1-56420-544-5
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr and African-American History.
Thanks to New Readers Press for their outstanding ESL/Citizenship resources. My students and I love you!  

Holding the Bag:
USCIS: Lesson Plans

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Holding the Bag: EXTRA The Lincoln Memorial

Thu 7/29  NO CLASS--Teacher's Meeting!!!

Fri 7/30 9:00-10:15 am Zoom ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 https://bit.ly/maecit

Friday July 30, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

ONLINE REGISTRATION for ESL/Citizenship and HSE programs for the 2021-22 school is now open!
Click here for ESL Registration


Fun Story Time: Lincoln Memorial

USCIS: Lesson Plans


Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Holding the Bag 15: A Very Special Letter

Wed 7/28 9:00-10:15 am Zoom ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 https://bit.ly/maecit

Thu 7/29  NO CLASS--Teacher's Meeting!!!

Fri 7/30 9:00-10:15 am Zoom ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 https://bit.ly/maecit

Friday July 30, 2021 LAST ZOOM CLASS

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

ONLINE REGISTRATION for ESL/Citizenship and HSE programs for the 2021-22 school is now open!
Click here for ESL Registration



Holding the Bag by Ana Gianola
Negasi is a taxi driver from Ethiopia who has been in the U.S. for many years and has a family. He accidentally becomes involved in a robbery and faces a moral issue. (Buy here)