Service Learning Plans For Today May 1, 2008

We planned to go next door to the library, to teach at an ESL program. Before we teach we are going to learn the basics of what we have to do. I hope that our day is succesful.

Obama & Lincoln.

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/21290


I do think these two are alike like the article says in many aspects. Today is a different time, and I believe people should want a change. You never know a person's abilities. People should give Barack Obama a chance. Forget what his pastor has said, because his Pastor is not the person running for president. People over look the big picture, stop asking him questions that don't have any connection to what he would do for our country.

Lincoln was too a different kind when he ran for president. Obama could possibly change our country for the better. Our country is in a bad state, and we need someone to heal the wounds.

[Extra Credit.]

Research Update.

I sent an email to
Philadelphia Senior Center Coffee Cup Satellite and Asian Pacific Senior Resource Center.

New updates later...

Service Learning Day 3 <3

We had a very successful day, which isn't surprising. My group is full of hard workers. We talked about how we could manage our schedule. One day we would go to the ESL students, and another day we would go to Elderly Home. Mr. Todd asked us to split up responsibilities, because in the end this is our Service Learning Project.

On another note I think I will go to the Child-Hood Cancer Carnival. I would like to help out to get Independent Hours.


*;- Alexis

Research .

* I sent an email to Project SHINE
* Went to the library to ask about ESL.
* Got an appointment with the library
* Researched places [elderly homes]

Reflection [Service Learning] Day1&2

Day 1 :
On the first day of service learning with Mr. Todd, was just a day to branch out our ideas. Many people spoke up, although some stayed quiet. We talked about how we not only wanted to help the elderly with their langauge but help them with other things. We jotted down a couple locations we could try to venture out to. And before you know it, it was time to go.

Day 2 :
The second day of service learning was very serious. We got a lot of things done. We emailed to Project SHINE, and to the Temple ESL program. After that we went to the library. We talked to the ESL teacher their, and he gladly wanted our help. :]

Friday's Meeting

Language With Mr. Todd . . .

Three Positives
1. Many idea were presented
2. People got involved
3. We discussed how we could help fit this service learning project with different personalities.

Three Improvements
1. More information should be given
2. Some people should speak up.
3. Meetings should be a little longer

http://nursing-homes.aplaceformom.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
This website relates to my topic because it helps us search for an elderly home.
That helps us sum down our choices.
Maybe we could possibly find a elderly home close to our school.
https://www.superservice.els.com/ss_centerprofile.asp?locid=PHI
Learn more about the Spanish language.
Only 25 minutes away from our school