Orientation_ Section 3_Hubbs Orientation
Orientation Unit
Section 3-Hubbs Orientation:
Contents
Page
Content
2
Section Map
3-4
Benchmark Grid
5
Technology Options
6-7
Learner Section Guide
8-10
Warm-Up (A1)
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Hubbs Scavenger Hunt (A2)
12
CBOs @ Hubbs (A3)
14-15
Hubbs Website (A4)
16-18
Grammar & Writing (A5)
19-20
Speaking (A6)
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Authentic Assessment (SP)
Hubbs Center EL Civics 2011-2013
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Section 3 Map
Technology:
Navigate Hubbs
Website, look at
web-based
calendar
Activity 6:
Speaking:
Using the web-based
learner resources
calendar, play a
game in which you
ask and answer ‘wh’
questions about
service providers.
Activity 5:
Grammar & Writing:
Match (beg.)/ write
(int.) ‘wh’ questions
to given answers.
Write Qs for different
Q words. Write Qs to
ask service providers.
Hubbs Center EL Civics 2011-2013
Activity 1:
Warm up:
A: Brainstorm
services at the
Hubbs Center.
B: Match service
providers w/
services.
Section Product:
Authentic Assessment:
Visit or call one service
provider. Ask 3 questions
and write down the
answers. Share this
information with the
class.
Activity 4:
Hubbs Website
Visit the Hubbs
website an answer
questions about
resources provided.
Activity 2:
Hubbs Scavenger
Hunt:
Use a map to find
place in the Hubbs
Center. Find
different rooms &
items in the Hubbs
Center.
Activity 3:
CBOs @Hubbs:
Match CBOs with
services. Answer
questions about CBO
services, locations,
and availability.
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Section Benchmarks
Section Product (Description):.Authentic Assessment: Visit or call one service provider. Ask 3 questions and write down the answers. Share this
information with the class.
Activity Product:
Reading
 Learners will produce… *Grammar Focus
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Writing
*Grammar Focus
Work, Soft Skills, &
Independent Learning
Technology
Activity 1: Warm up:
 Match terms and
A: Brainstorm services at
definitions
the Hubbs Center.
 Match problems with
B: Match service providers
location to go for help
w/ services.
Activity 2: Hubbs
 Look at a map to find
Scavenger Hunt:
locations in HC
Use a map to find place in
the Hubbs Center. Find
different rooms & items in
the Hubbs Center.
 Use map skills to solve
problems
Activity 3: CBOs @Hubbs:  Match CBOs with services
Match CBOs with services.
they provide
Answer questions about
CBO services, locations,
and availability.
 Answer questions about
CBOs
Activity 4: Hubbs Website  Read questions and
Visit the Hubbs website an
search for answers
answer questions about
resources provided.
 Answer questions about
resources
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 Navigate Hubbs
website
Activity Product:
Reading
 Learners will produce… *Grammar Focus
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Writing
*Grammar Focus
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Work, Soft Skills, &
Technology
Independent Learning
 Match or write whquestions
 Write questions for
different question words
 Write questions to ask
service providers
Activity 5: Grammar &
Writing:
Match (beg.)/ write (int.)
‘wh’ questions to given
answers. Write Qs for
different Q words. Write
Qs to ask service providers.
Activity 6: Speaking:
Using the web-based
learner resources calendar,
play a game in which you
ask and answer ‘wh’
questions about service
providers.
 Ask and answer whquestions
 Play a game to practice
authentic language
Section Product:
Authentic Assessment:
Visit or call one service
provider. Ask 3 questions
and write down the
answers. Share this
information with the
class.
 Talk with a service
 Fill out a chart with
provider outside of class
information gathered
from provider
 Fill out a chart
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 Look at web-based
calendar
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Technology Extension Options for Section 3 Hubbs Orientation
Note to teachers: You can do any or all of these options during the course of
this section. You can also assign different learners easier or more difficult
tasks, based on their technology skill level.
 A4 website scavenger hunt can have extensions for fast learners. You could
ask them about other areas of the website, such as the Class Web pages,
Educational websites, School calendar, and finding the school’s
address/phone number in the About us section.
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Learner Section Guide
The Problem: _____________________________________________________________
Solutions:
What skills do we need to solve this problem?
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
Learning Goals
These are the learning goals we have for this unit.
Listening/Speaking
Reading
 Ask and answer ‘wh-‘ questions
 Match vocabulary and definitions
 Talk with a service provider outside of class Match problems with places to go for help
 Read questions and search for answers
Writing/Grammar
Technology
 Answer questions about CBOs and
 Navigate Hubbs Website
resources
 Look at web-based calendar
 Write questions using question words
 Write questions to ask service providers
 Fill out chart with information gathered
from provider
These 3 Learning Goals are most important to me:
Learning Goals
At the end of the unit…
1. _________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
2. __________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
3. __________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
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To meet these goals I will:
___ Practice English at work.
___ Come to class every day.
___ Practice English outside of
___ Study at home 15 minutes
school.
every night.
___ Practice English with my family.
___ Study at home 30 minutes
___ Go to the Learning Lab (1408)
every night.
for English help.
___ Practice speaking in class.
___ Go to the DEL (Computer lab___ Practice writing in class.
1419) or computer help
___ Read more every day.
Section Assessment:
Section Project Score: ________ Section Assessment Score: _______
Self Evaluation:
Check all that apply
Skill
By Myself
I can
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
Help others: ____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
I can
I can
I can
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Warm Up: Hubbs Center Resources (A1)
Part 1: Important Places: In a small group, talk about the places you should know about
in the Hubbs Center. Fill in the chart below:
Name of Place
Room #
Example: Using English Class
Services
Part 2: Matching: Match each Hubbs place with its services.
1. ____ The Digital Education Lab (DEL)
a. Gives you the CASAS and TABE tests you
need to take
b. Helps you with personal and family
problems
c. Talks to you about your classes and
helps you with schedule changes
d. Enrolls you in classes and has the
Advisor’s and Counselor’s offices and
the bookstore.
e. Has vending machines and a place for
students to sit, talk, eat, and relax.
f. Teaches you computer skills one-onone.
g. Has computers for you to work on more
independently.
h. Offers childcare for the community and
students at the Hubbs Center.
i. Has books and school supplies for
students to buy.
j. Helps visitors and students with
questions and has the computers for
swiping in and out of the building.
2. ____ The Learning Lab
3. ____ The Learner’s Lounge
4. ____ Student Services
5. ____ The Advisor’s Office
6. ____ The Counselor’s Office
7. ____ The Testing Room
8. ____ The Lobby (Reception Area)
9. ____ The Childcare Room
10.____ The Bookstore
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Part 3: Matching Problems to Resources
Cut out the problem and resource cards. Match them together. OR Draw a
line to match the problem to the correct Hubbs resource.
Problem
Hubbs Resource
1. I need to change my class schedule because I
got a job and I can no longer attend class during Learning Lab Room 1408
the day.
Ruth Rodriduez
2. I want to purchase a book for class.
Room 1205
3. I don’t have a tutor, but sometimes I need extra The Bookstore
help with my school work. Where do I go to get Student Services
extra help at any time during the school day?
Room 1101
4. I need help with my computer skills.
Front Desk
Student Services
Room 1101
5. I need to find somewhere to live and I am
struggling with family problems.
Kathy O’Shaughnessy
Room 1101
6. I need to get a schedule for my job counselor or The Testing Room
case worker.
Room 1501
7. I need extra help with school and my teacher
suggested a private tutor that I can meet with
every week.
8. I need to take a test.
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Advisor in
Student Services
Room 1101
DEL
(Digital Education Lab)
Room 1408
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Part 4: Map Reading: Find each of the Hubbs’ places we talked about on the map the
teacher gives you and circle them.
Hubbs Center Map (S3-A1-2)
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Hubbs Center Scavenger Hunt (A2)
Today we will be looking at a map of the Hubbs Center and exploring what the school has
to offer. Pay close attention to the room numbers posted on each room, and also pay
close attention to which direction you hold the map.
1. Look at the map. What is the number of the room you are in? _______
Make sure to find it on your map and circle it.
2. Now you are ready to start exploring the school. On the map find room 1201. This is
the student lounge. It is a place for students to come and relax. List 3 snacks that can
be found in the vending machines in the student lounge.
a.___________________________________________________
b.___________________________________________________
c.___________________________________________________
3. Look again at the map. Now find room 1408. This is the Learning Lab (previously
named the Media Center). The Learning Lab offers free access to computers for any
Hubbs students. Just make sure to scan your ID card before using computers! How
many computers are in the Learning Lab?__________
4. Find room 1418 on the map. This room is the Digital Education Lab (DEL for short) and
is a place where anyone can get help improving their computer skills. What shape is
the table in the center of the room? ________________________
5. This summer a bad rainstorm came through St. Paul and students and teachers had to
go to Tornado Shelters in the building. These rooms are away from the doors and
windows and usually are near the center of the building. Find room 1307. There is
a sign that says “Tornado Shelter” on it. This is one of the 8 rooms you should go to in
case there is a tornado. List 3 other rooms that have a “Tornado Shelter” sign on
them.
a.________________________________
b.________________________________
c.________________________________
6. Next on your map find room 1101. This is the Student Services room and has offices
for all the counselors and support staff at Hubbs Center. These people can help you to
answer any questions about classes at Hubbs. They also help new students to register
and take their first TABE and CASAS tests. As you walk into 1101, is there a television?
(Yes or No) _____________________
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Community Based Organizations (CBO) @ Hubbs (A3)
Part 1: CBOs and Their Services
Match the community based organization (CBO) with the services they provide.
The letters can be used more than one time.
CBO
Services
1. ____ Children’s Home Society (CHFS)
2. ____ Education and Opportunities Center (EOC)
3. ____ St. Paul College
4. ____ Summit Academy OIC
A. General Support or Many
Services
B. Food Support
5. ____ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
C. Legal Assistance
6. ____ Jewish Family Services
D. Childcare
7. ____ Family Law Clinic
8. ____ Vietnamese Minnesotans Association (VMA)
E. College and Career
Training
F. Tutor help
9. ____ Community Action
G. Counseling Services
10.____ Ruth Rodriguez and the drop-in table at the
Learning Lab
11.____ Kathy O’Shaughnessy
What CBOs would you like to visit? What services do you need? (A – G above)
1. CBO: _______________________________ Service: _____________________
2. CBO: _______________________________ Service: _____________________
3. CBO: _______________________________ Service: _____________________
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Part 2: Services @ Hubbs by Kind of Service
Using the PDF Services @Hubbs by Kind of Service 2011-2012 handout, answer the
following questions:
Teacher’s Note: This will need to be updated every year.
1. If you would want food support, what room should you go to? _________________
2. Which day of the month should you go there?______________________________
3. If a relative needs legal help, which organization could you contact?
________________________________________________________________
4. Which room could you find them in? _____________________________________
5. At what time at night can you find them? __________________________________
6. If you wanted to contact the EOC about help in enrolling in a community college,
what days of the week could you go to room 1510? _________________________
7. What day of the week could you get help finding a job with the Workforce
Center?____________________________________________________________
8. On what days is childcare offered by the Children’s Home Society?
______________________________________________________
9. If you wanted to talk to someone who could connect you with a wide range of
support services you should contact the counselor at Hubbs. Her name is Kathy
O’Shaughnessy. In what room is Kathy’s office?______________
10.If there is a specific issue you have at school, or you want to work with someone on
a specific problem you can find a tutor. Ruth Rodriguez can help to find you a
tutor. On what times on Fridays is she at Hubbs? __________________________
11.The Learning Lab (used to be named the Media Center) has a table where students
can drop-in (no appointment needed) and get help. Where can you find the
schedule for drop-in tutoring? ________________________________________
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Finding Resources on the Hubbs Center Website (A4)
Hubbs Homepage
1. What kinds of classes are offered at Hubbs Center? __________________________
______________________________________________________________
Students
2. Look on the right sidebar under Advisor Hours:
a. Can you see an advisor on Friday? ___________________
b. When can you make a schedule change? ________________________________
3. Look under Bookstore and Library.
a. Can you borrow books or do you have to buy them? ______________________
b. What are the bookstore and library hours?
Monday ___________ Tuesday ___________ Wednesday ___________
Thursday _____________ Friday _____________
4. In the left sidebar, click on Contact Us.
a. What is the phone number to find out more information about childcare at
Hubbs? _____________________________________
b. Who is the supervisor and what is her phone number?
______________________________________________________
5. Click on Students page. Click on Resources at Hubbs.
a. What is the name of the counselor at Hubbs and her telephone number?
Name: _________________ Telephone Number: ______________________
b. If you need a tutor to help you with school, who can you talk to?
Name: ___________________ Room #: _________ Phone: _______________
c. Where else can you get extra help with school work? _____________________
6. On the left sidebar, click on School Calendar.
a. What days in October are there no classes? _____________________________
b. Can you open the calendar for the whole school year (2012-2013)? Yes No
7. Click on Students. Click on Educational Websites. Click on ELL (ESL). Click on any
website you want. Write down the address (URL) of a website you like.
____________________________________________________________________
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Finding Resources on the Hubbs Website (2010-11) (A4: Answer Key)
Teacher Note: You will need to update both the student handout and this answer key each year
Hubbs Homepage
1. What kinds of classes are offered at Hubbs Center?
GED
College Prep
ELL
Occupational Prep
Support
Students Section
2. Click on Advisor Hours
a. Can you see an advisor at Friday at 2:00? No. No advisors available.
b. When can you make a schedule change?
During the last week of any monthly session.
3. Go back to Student Page and look at (but don’t click on) Bookstore.
a. Can you borrow books or do you have to buy them?
You can borrow books with a $20 deposit. Otherwise, you can buy books.
b. What are the bookstore and library hours?
o
o
o
o
o
Monday
4-7 pm
Tuesday
9 am -1 pm and 2-6 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10 am -1 pm
Friday 10 am – 2 pm
4. Go back to the Student Page. Click on Contact Us.
a. What is the number you call if you want to find out more information about childcare in the
Hubbs building? (651) 290-4784
b. Who is the supervisor and what is her phone number? Kristine Wehrkamp # _____________
5. Go back to the Student Page. Click on Resources at Hubbs.
a. What is the name of the counselor at Hubbs? Kathy O’Shaughnessy; (651) 290-4795
b. If you need to see someone about having a tutor help you with school, who do you talk to?
Name: Ruth Rodriguez Room : 1205 Phone number: (651) 290-4728
c. Where else can you get extra help with school work?
Learning Lab – Rm 1408
6. Look at the School Calendar.
a. What days in October are there no classes? ____________________
b. Can you open and see the calendar for the whole school year?
7. Click on Students. Click on Educational Websites. Click on ELL (ESL). Click on any website you
want. Write down the address (URL) of a website you like.
______________________________________________________________
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Grammar: ‘Wh’ Questions (A5)
Part 1: Writing Questions: Write questions that go with each answer.
Teacher’s Note: Low-level students can cut out the question strips (below) to arrange on the chart and
then copy into it. Higher-level students should complete on their own and then check their answers.
‘Wh’ word
What
Questions/Answers
We can help you write a resume and look for a job online.
Where
We are located at 1893 University Ave.
When
We are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Why
You need to pay $20 because it takes time and money to process your
paperwork.
Who
You need to talk to Mai Xiong.
How
You can fill out the application online.
How long
It will take about two weeks until you can get childcare.
Question Strips (Low Level)
Why do I need to pay $20?
How long will it take until I get childcare?
What can you help me with?
Who do I need to talk to?
Where are you located?
When are you open?
How do I apply for this job?
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Part 2: More Practice: In a small group, write 3 questions that begin with each question
word. These should be questions you ask to get information about a service at the Hubbs
Center. Now work with your teacher to correct your questions.
‘Wh’ word
Questions
What
Where
When
Why
Who
How
How long
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Part 3: Writing Questions for Service Providers at Hubbs Center
Work in small groups. Your teacher will give you one service provider work on. Use the
handout from the teacher to find the phone number for that service provider. Then,
together with your group, write three questions you would like to ask. Later, you will
choose a service provider to visit or call and you will ask these 3 questions.
Workforce Center
Phone number: _____________________
Question1: _____________________________________________________________
Question 2: _____________________________________________________________
Question 3: _____________________________________________________________
Family Law Clinic
Phone number: _____________________
Question1: _____________________________________________________________
Question 2: _____________________________________________________________
Question 3: _____________________________________________________________
Student Services
Phone number: _____________________
Question1: _____________________________________________________________
Question 2: _____________________________________________________________
Question 3: _____________________________________________________________
Counselor
Phone numbers:______________________
Question1: _____________________________________________________________
Question 2: _____________________________________________________________
Question 3: _____________________________________________________________
Other resource: _____________________ Phone number: _____________________
Question1: _____________________________________________________________
Question 2: _____________________________________________________________
Question 3: _____________________________________________________________
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Speaking (A6)
Teacher’s Note: This Speaking Game is computer-based. If you prefer, you can make a chart with the
information for the service providers that students can look at find the answers to the questions.
Game Preparation:
1. Form a group of 3 or 4 students.
2. Cut out the question cards (low) or question word cards (high) and the service
provider cards.
3. Put each group of cards in separate piles face down on the table.
4. Turn on a laptop computer and go to the Hubbs webpage. Click on Students. Click
on Resources at Hubbs in the middle of the page. You will use the Calendar for
Learner Services on this page to answer the questions about the services at Hubbs.
The Game-Beg: Take turns doing the following…
1. Choose one card from the top of each pile. You will have 1 question card and the
name of one service provider.
2. Ask the question to the person on your left about the service provider you chose.
3. The person on the left will answer the question by looking at Calendar for Learner
Services on the Hubbs webpage.
The Game-Int: Take turns doing the following…
1. Choose one card from the top of each pile. You will have 1 question word card and
the name of one service provider.
2. Ask the question to the person on your left about the service provider you chose
using the question word you chose. Note: The question must ask about
information that is on the Calendar for Learner Services.
3. The person on the left will answer the question by looking at the Calendar for
Learner Services on the Hubbs webpage.
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Question Cards: Beg.
When can you visit the
____________?
Where is the office for the
____________?
Who can you talk to at the
___________?
What is the phone number
for the ____________?
Question Word Cards: Int.
What
Who
When
Where
Service Provider Cards
VMA
Vietnamese of
Minnesota
EOC-College Services
CAPI Employment
Services
Jobs Workforce Center
JFSSP
Jewish Family Services
Family Law Clinic
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Getting Information from a Service Provider (SP)
Now it is your turn to find the information and help you need. Fill out the chart below. In
order to complete the chart, you will need to talk to one service provider outside of class.
Task
Information
What is the service provider?
Name:
Visit in person: Date: _______ Time: _____
How will you get the information
you need?
OR
Call: Phone number: _________________
1.
What questions will you ask?
2.
3.
1.
What answers did you get?
2.
3.
Share the information with your
class.
Teacher’s initials: ________________
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