TO 7th GRADE READING SUPPORT

STUDY SKILLS

Mrs. Kim Uhrigreading support

grade 7uhrigk@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