1. Welcome to Mr. Burger’s ESOL Reading Class

2. Before We Begin… STAND UP!
We are going to try to line ourselves up by birthdate (month and day) in order WITHOUT TALKING OR WRITING IT DOWN.
Example – April 1st comes before April 9th
Starting from January to December
When finished:
State your name, birthday, and if you want to share anything else

3. Bell-Ringer
1.) Write down your response to this question: What is something interesting about you that we may not know?
2.) When I say to, turn to your seat partner and share your response with them.

4. A Little About Me

5. Why I Teach? Did not always want to be a teacher High school dropout
Teacher brought me back and changed my life
I teach to do the same thing
Keep kids from dropping out
Inspire kids to be the best they can be

6. My Philosophy of Education
Content should be relevant and relatable.
Everybody is smart in their own way
Democratic Education – All viewpoints are important and everybody has a say in class. We learn from each other and the real world.
I am a facilitator of learning.
Importance of self-discovery, independence, and questioning.
Role of culture, community, and advocacy.

7. My Goals Positive Classroom Environment Students to increase:
Lexile
Milestones Score in Reading
To pass the ACCESS Test

8. Cardinal Cash
Whenever you are caught doing good things in school, you will be rewarded with Cardinal Cash
Do not just ask a teacher for Cardinal Cash
This cash can be used for several things
Fresh Air Friday, School Store, Celebration Days…
When you receive one, write your name in the student area
Do not leave them out in the open because some students may steal them

9. 6th Grade - Getting to Know You Game
Jenga Activity
Rules of Jenga
54 Questions

10. 7th Grade & 8th Grade – Getting to Know You
On a piece of computer paper
Write your name in big letters
Draw five things that describe you (in color)
Write about those 5 things on the back of the paper
You will present this in front of the class, so think about what you will say
What you do will be hung up in the classroom, so be creative!

11. What is something new that you learned about somebody in this class?
Closing
What is something new that you learned about somebody in this class?