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TO 7 th GRADE READING SUPPORT STUDY SKILLS. Mrs. Kim Uhrig reading support grade 7. uhrigk@garnetvalleyschools.com 610-579-5191. A little about me…. I graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a B.S. in elementary education
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TO 7th GRADE READING SUPPORT STUDY SKILLS
Mrs. Kim Uhrigreading support grade 7 uhrigk@garnetvalleyschools.com 610-579-5191
A little about me…. • I graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a B.S. in elementary education • 5 years later, I graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a masters in reading education – reading specialist certificate • After graduation, I taught for 8 years in a Catholic elementary school in Fishtown, Philadelphia. • I took about three years off to stay home with my children. I have three – a daughter and two sons. • This is now my 13th year in Garnet Valley.
Course syllabus • Course of Study: • Units in the reading curriculum: • - Making Connections -Clarifying -Evaluating • -Predicting -Questioning -Visualizing • Study Skills: • -test prep for all curriculum areas • -homework help • -organizational strategies • -strategies for studying effectively • PSSA prep • -strategies to answer standardized test questions • -vocabulary development • -test anxiety strategies
Course syllabus • Grading: Point System • -Quizzes - Class work - PSSA prep • -Comprehension checks -Teenbiz and Study Island • Homework Policy: • The only homework students will be held responsible for is Teenbiz and Study Island points if the required amount is not achieved during weekly lab time. • Expectations: • -be on time for class • -be respectful of everyone • -ask for help when needed for all academic classes • -be willing and open to new ideas
Resources • www.garnetvalleyschools.com • Uhrig’s website for calendar and games • Team website for forms, emails, and information • Library website for AR choices • www.teenbiz3000.com • 5 scores of 88% or better per marking period • www.studyisland.com • 10 blue ribbons per marking period • Homework Club • Meets every Wed. until 3:30 in room 114