1. Mrs. Kim Uhrig reading specialist grade 7 uhrigk@garnetvalley.org 610-579-5191 7 th GRADE READING TECHNIQUES

2. 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 Philadelphia. I have three children – my oldest daughter attends Rutgers, my middle son attends Penn State, and my youngest son attends Springfield High School. This is now my 16 th year in Garnet Valley.

3. 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 -organizational strategies -strategies for studying effectively Test prep -strategies to answer standardized test questions -vocabulary development -test anxiety strategies

4. Course syllabus Grading: Point System -Quizzes- Class work- Test prep -Comprehension checks- apps - Reader’s Workshop 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

5. Resources www.garnetvalley.org – Mrs. Uhrig’s website for calendar, games, book ideas, and updates – Team websites for forms, emails, calendars, and information – Library website for book choices Homework Club – Meets every Wed. until 3:30 in room 114