ESL 4, 5, 6 Using Web2 Technology - Feb. 17, 2009

Tuesday, Feb. 17th, 2009: Tonight we celebrate PRESIDENTS' DAY with a celebration .

We're also continuing our integration of technology into the class with more activities linking adult English learners with easy access to WEB2 Technology. We now have six folks who have set up their own "DELICIOUS" accounts and emails.

This week the research continues on finding answers to questions about the GED, the GED in Spanish, and how to practice for the test online for free.

WRITE TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ON LINE

This has got to be the coolest site ever! One click and you'll be able to immediately write to one or all of your elected officials at the federal, state, and local level.

Right now is the time to take advantage of WEB2 Technology. Make your voice heard directly multiple times a day....

Week of Feb. 2, 2009 9th Grade English

Wow! We've only got 3 more weeks of intersession! It's time to buckle down and focus on passing this class.

This week we're focusing on study skills for tests; how our brain works when we are anxious during tests, and what we can do to relax and improve test scores.

We're also continuing to analyze "Animal Farm" by Orson Wells, and we're learning how to write essays made up of five paragraphs.

Let's keep reading our books checked out from the L.A. High Library - try for one hour per night. Bring your books to class so you can read it if you finish an assignment early.

Last, we'll be filling out Los Angeles Public Library card applications which your parents need to sign, in preparation for a field trip to the Memorial Library across the street.

Ms. Slater-Gilbert's Adult Education Website

Welcome to Linda Slater-Gilbert's Adult Education Website. Here you will find information for my students who are attending LAUSD's Adult Education Division Classes.

Visit the Los Angeles Unified School District's Adult Education website for lots of great information for students and teachers.

Santa Monica School District Focuses on Garden-Based Learning & Health

Wow! Read this fantastic story about how Santa Monica Schools are encouraging garden-based literacy as a key to teaching children about the value of nutrition...growing their own snacks!

Track Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot in California

If you have voted by mail, it is important to follow up and ensure that the ballot has been registered. Go to this link to check on your ballot.

Burning Moms in the LA Times Education Blog

This is a "MUST READ" by all people who...

#1: love Sandra Tsing Loh
#2: believe rapid educational improvement needs to ramp it up!