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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
Summer ZOOM conversation group EVENINGS for Levels 7-8-9
Ed Murray is a Mission teacher. He will have a Zoom class/conversation group for students in levels 7, 8 and 9.
The tentative schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings at 7:00pm and Saturday at 12:00pm noon.
The platform for communication will be Facebook Groups.
If you would like to join, send an email to Ed: emurray@ccsf.edu
You will need to give him your email address so he can add you to the Facebook Group.
The tentative schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings at 7:00pm and Saturday at 12:00pm noon.
The platform for communication will be Facebook Groups.
If you would like to join, send an email to Ed: emurray@ccsf.edu
You will need to give him your email address so he can add you to the Facebook Group.
Ways to get more English over the summer
Here are some ideas for getting English over the summer.
1. Transitional Studies CCSF Non-Credit Classes
You must be Level 6 or above.
These are non-credit, free classes.
There are classes in Math, English, History and Heatlh.
They are for adults and high school students.
Students can take one or two classes.
Classes are June 8-July 16 every day with Zoom.
Available classes and spaces can be found here:
To register:
Have your CCSF ID and the CCSF Course Number CRN ready.
Adult students: Complete the CCSF add form and email to nc_admit@ccsf.edu
2. SF Public Library Storytimes
The libraries are closed but there is an online storytelling hour almost every day. Check the schedule here:
3. Coursera
Coursera offers free online classes.
You can sign up and start classes any time.
You must create an account with your email.
Many classes are free. You can pay a tuition fee if you want a certificate of completion.
Go to coursera.org and search for “English.” You will see examples of free classes in vocabulary, pronunciation, business communications, etc.
4. EdX
EdX is just like Coursera. Most classes are free and you can pay to get a certificate after you complete a class. There are a lot of science classes on EdX.
5. Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free online study lessons. You can study math or reading (look at lessons for children Grade 2, Grade 3, etc.)
You must create an account with your email.
Khan Academy does not offer ESL.
Vocational Office Training Program (VOTP) applications for fall 2020
The VOTP is an excellent program that trains you for administrative work. They are taking applications for new students now.
Information:
At the Downton Campus
Classes are usually 8:30am to 12:30pm approximately
Two semesters long
Learn computer software, keyboarding skills, interviewing skills, job search skills, professional English skills.
For information, check out:
VOTP slide presentation
To apply:
VOTP application
For questions:
Jessica Buchsbaum (Instructor)
jessica.buchsbaum@mail.ccsf.edu
Information:
At the Downton Campus
Classes are usually 8:30am to 12:30pm approximately
Two semesters long
Learn computer software, keyboarding skills, interviewing skills, job search skills, professional English skills.
For information, check out:
VOTP slide presentation
To apply:
VOTP application
For questions:
Jessica Buchsbaum (Instructor)
jessica.buchsbaum@mail.ccsf.edu
Summer ZOOM conversation group for levels 5-7
Leslie Vaughn is a Mission teacher. She will have a Zoom conversation group for students in levels 5, 6 and 7.
It will begin on June 8 and continue for five weeks. The tentative schedule will be from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 10:00am.
If you would like to join, send an email to Leslie: lvaughn@ccsf.edu
Tell her your name, your level and your email address. She will get back to you with more information.
It will begin on June 8 and continue for five weeks. The tentative schedule will be from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 10:00am.
If you would like to join, send an email to Leslie: lvaughn@ccsf.edu
Tell her your name, your level and your email address. She will get back to you with more information.
Food resources during COVID-19
Please contact me if you or your family have difficulty getting food.
Here is a helpful list. There are many agencies to help.
SF Gov Food Resources
Here is a helpful list. There are many agencies to help.
SF Gov Food Resources
Books for ESL students levels 5-8
Summer is a great time to read! This is a list of books I recommend. The lexile score tells how difficult the vocabulary is.
Wonder
By R. J. Palacio
Lexile 790
A story about a young boy with a facial deformity who learns to live and accept who he is after going to a local public school
(Movie also)
Number the Stars
By Lois Lowry
Lexile 670
A story of a young girl in Denmark during World War 2
(Movie also)
Charlotte's Web
By E. B. White
Lexile 680
A famous story of friendship between a girl, a pig and a spider
(Movie also)
The Outsiders
By S. E. Hinton
Lexile 750
A story about a 14 year-old boy and his life learning right from wrong
(Movie also)
Holes
By Louis Sachar
Lexile 660
A story about an innocent boy whose punishment is a work camp
(Movie also)
A Long Walk to Water
By Linda Sue Park
Lexile 720
A story about a girl in Sudan who must walk two hours to get water for her family
Counting by 7s
By Holly Goldberg Sloan
Lexile 770
A story about a 12 year-old gifted girl who loses her parents in a car accident
Esperanza Rising
By Pam Muñoz Ryan
Lexile 750
A story of a girl and her mother who leave Mexico to work hard labor in the US
Books recommended by your classmates:
Books recommended by your classmates:
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
Lexile 770
(Movie also)
(Recommended by Carlos and Ceyda)
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
by Haruki Murakami
Lexile unknown (for adults)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night
by Mark Haddon
Lexile 1180
(Recommended by Javiera)
Time Must Have A Stop
by Aldous Huxley
Lexile unknown (for adults)
(Recommended by Carlos)
Harry Potter
by JK Rowling
(Movie also)
Lexile 880
(Recommended by Annie)
The 57 Bus
Lexile 930
(Recommended by Carolyn)
Outliers
by Malcolm Gladwell
Lexile 1090
(Recommended by Carolyn)
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