1. Welcome to 118

2. Who am I?  My name is Sarai Douglas-Schulz  I am from Lincoln and even went to Lincoln High! I graduated in 2002  I am married to Jimmy Schulz and we have a two year old daughter named alba.

3. How you know I am qualified to be your teacher.  I have a bachelors of Arts in English  I have always loved writing poetry and short stories  My masters in Education with a focus on Culture and Language.  I just started a second master’s program focusing on curriculum and reading.  I enjoy learning!

4.  This will be my 5 th year teaching.  I took a year off to stay home with my daughter and to start a second Master’s Degree.  I returned because I love teaching and I love Lincoln High!

5. Rules of 118: The rules are simple and all about being respectful of one another.  1. BE RESPECTFUL  2. I someone is up here talking, you are NOT talking.  3. If someone is up here talking, you are NOT on your phone.  4. Ask before you use the restroom- and take a pass. No pass- no bathroom.  5.If you have food, that’s ok, but remember to throw it away and clean up after yourself.

6. Rules of 118: The rules are simple and all about being respectful of one another.  1. There will not be a lot of homework.  At home you will study for tests and finish classwork.  Turn your work in ON TIME!  I will accept assignments until the last day of school- DO NOT WAIT THAT LONG!  The longer you wait, the harder it is to get it done!  If you are missing more than 3 assignments at a time, I will assign you to ARC until you have them turned in.

7. LEVEL 1: Reading  The focus of this class is to help you with fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading.  We will start by practice our ABC’s  How to blend sounds together to make words  Vocabulary  Reading skills  Writing skills  Grammar

8. LEVEL 1: Reading  We will use books and guided reading to help us practice our language, and learn new vocabulary.  We will do this through weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes.  My goal is to help you gain English and academic skills to be successful in ALL your classes!

9. LEVEL 1: Reading  Level 1 can be difficult, it’s a lot of new classes, new language, new students all at one time. Its OK to feel nervous and even scared!  All your teachers and I are here to make sure that you are learning enough in ELL to help you.  We are also here to help you with your homework, answer questions, and be a support when you need us.