Welcome to Ready to Work West

Wednesday, August 16

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Vocabulary:

• Outreach
• Tabling
• Canvassing

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Today we will…

• Do a conversation warmup
• Talk about outreach for RTW classes
• Practice conclusion sentences
• Prepare for homework

Learning Goals:

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1. Identify methods of outreach and reflect on how to participate.

2. Improve paragraph writing skills by analyzing conclusion sentences.

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Hello, ________.

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Do you talk to friends or family about our class? What do you talk about?

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________________________.

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Barlin

Birhane

Dastu

Kadra

Kylie

Tigist

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Question of the Day

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Vocabulary match

1. Tabling (noun) ______
2. Canvassing (adjective) ______
3. Outreach (noun) ______

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Reading

Breakout Rooms

Directions:

Take turns asking and answering these questions.

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1. Do you have past experience with tabling? What did you table for?
2. Do you have past experience with canvassing? What did you canvas for?
3. Do you want to try tabling, canvassing, or talking with friends and family about Ready to Work class?
4. Do you have other ideas about outreach for our class?

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Report back

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• Do you have past experience with tabling? What did you table for?

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• Do you have past experience with canvassing? What did you canvas for?

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• Do you want to try tabling, canvassing, or talking with friends and family about Ready to Work class?

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• Do you have other ideas about outreach for our class?

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Movement break! Come back at 11:04

5 minutes

Conclusion sentences

Every paragraph ends with a conclusion sentence.

A conclusion sentence can do 2 things:

• Sometimes, it gives advice or an opinion about the topic.
• Sometimes, it summarizes (tells again) the topic with different words.

Some writers use a transition, in conclusion, to start their conclusion sentence. This transition is optional! There are other ways to write a conclusion sentence.

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Practice

Does this conclusion sentence summarize or give advice?

Prompt: How can you help with RTW outreach?

There are many ways you can help with RTW outreach. First, you can talk to Greg about tabling at Neighborhood House. Additionally, you can join a classmate for canvassing in your neighborhood. Finally, you can talk to your friends and family. In conclusion, everyone should help in a way that is good for them.

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Practice

Does this conclusion sentence summarize or give advice?

Prompt: How can you help with RTW outreach?

There are many ways you can help with RTW outreach. First, you can talk to Greg about tabling at Neighborhood House. Additionally, you can join a classmate for canvassing in your neighborhood. Finally, you can talk to your friends and family. To sum up, tabling, canvassing, and conversations are all ways to find new students.

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Practice

Does this conclusion sentence summarize or give advice?

Prompt: What are some things you can do on a rainy day?

These are some things you can do on a rainy day. First, it’s very nice to make a cup of tea or coffee and relax for a few minutes. Also, you can play a game inside with your family. Finally, you can pay attention to your home by cooking, cleaning, or repairing something inside. In conclusion, there are many things to do when it rains.

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Practice

Does this conclusion sentence summarize or give advice?

Prompt: What are some things you can do on a rainy day?

These are some things you can do on a rainy day. First, it’s very nice to make a cup of tea or coffee and relax for a few minutes. Also, you can play a game inside with your family. Finally, you can pay attention to your home by cooking, cleaning, or repairing something inside. In conclusion, you shouldn’t let the rain stop your fun!

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Prepare for breakout rooms

Read the paragraph. Write 2 possible conclusion sentences.

1 conclusion sentence should summarize. The other conclusion sentence should give advice.

Prompt: What are differences between banks and credit unions?

Banks and credit unions have several differences. First, credit unions are nonprofit, and banks are for profit. Additionally, banks are bigger, but credit unions are more local. Finally, the fees are different at banks and credit unions. ______________________.

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Breakout rooms

Read the paragraph. Write 2 possible conclusion sentences.

1 conclusion sentence should summarize. The other conclusion sentence should give advice.

Prompt: How can you be successful in online classes?

There are many ways to be successful in online classes. First, it’s a good idea to find a quiet place to join Zoom. Also, you should make sure the schedule works for you. Finally, unmute when you have a question and ask! _______________________________

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Breakout rooms

Read the paragraph. Write 2 possible conclusion sentences.

1 conclusion sentence should summarize. The other conclusion sentence should give advice.

Prompt: What advice do you have about banking?

I have some advice about banking. First, it’s a good idea to ask questions before you open an account. Also, you should decide if a bank or a credit union is better for you. Finally, make sure you understand the fees so you don’t get an unhappy surprise. _________________________________________________.

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Conclusion sentences

Now, choose the conclusion sentence that does NOT work. Tell why!

Prompt: What are similarities between banks and credit unions?

1. To sum up, banks and credit unions have many similarities.
2. In conclusion, both banks and credit unions are good places to keep your money.
3. Finally, banks and credit unions both offer checking and savings accounts.

Conclusion sentences

Now, choose the conclusion sentence that does NOT work. Tell why!

Prompt: Do you prefer tea or coffee? Why?

• As you can see, coffee is better than tea because of its taste and traditions.
• Also, coffee is a good idea if you need help waking up because it has more caffeine.
• In conclusion, everyone should make their own choice about coffee or tea.

Conclusion sentences

Now, choose the conclusion sentence that does NOT work. Tell why!

Prompt: What are your favorite things to do in Seattle?

• I enjoy going to Lincoln Park for picnics.
• In conclusion, Seattle has great activities for everyone, so you should try something new!
• In conclusion, having picnics, walks in parks, and going out on the lake are my favorite things to do in this beautiful city.

Homework: Wednesday, August 16

On Google Classroom, do Outreach Reading.

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Missing from Monday, August 14

On Google Classroom, type your paragraph. What did you learn from Minda Michelle’s visit? Write 3 or more things you learned.

Missing: Kadra