Make a prediction...

        There is a man named Arturo.  Arturo always eats quickly, and when he eats he doesn't pay much attention.  That's why he has problems.  For example, today while he was eating dinner he ate really hot spaghetti, and it turned out that he burned his tongue.  In addition to that, the spaghetti fell on Arturo's pants.  So he thinks he will change some things, and tomorrow he won't eat spaghetti.  He will also be more careful with hot food.  That way, he won't burn his tongue.  Since Arturo feels good about his plan, he lies down.

        The next day, Arturo goes to a restaurant to eat breakfast.  When he arrives, he orders coffee and starts to drink.  Oh, no!  Arturo will have to be more careful in the future.  He decides to change his morning routine.  He won't drink coffee anymore; he will only drink tea, and he will drink more carefully.  Now Arturo can't eat breakfast because his tongue hurts.  Thus, he goes to work.

        Lunchtime arrives.  Arturo wants to eat pizza, but his tongue still hurts a little.  What can he do so he doesn't burn himself again?  In addition to that, what will he do to not dirty his clothes again?  While he goes to the pizza place, he passes by an ice cream place.  An idea occurs to him:

What will happen next?  (Write a 3-5 sentence ending to this story using at least 3 Frayer words.)

The First Days of School

During the first days of school many thoughts float about our heads.  This is true for teachers and students alike.  Teachers wonder what their new students will be like, how their former students have grown, and what the classroom community will develop throughout the new year.  Students often are eager to see their friends, are wondering what the teachers' expectations will be, and want to know what and how they will learn in the classroom this year. 

I am very excited to share with you the new tools we will be using together to create a project-based classroom that will incorporate collaborative work, serving learning, and new technology tools. 

What are you expecting this year?  In your opinion, how will students know if they have been successful in ESL class?

Welcome students and families!

Welcome to ESL class with Ms. Feliz at Hackett Middle School, City School District of Albany!