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Miss Batson- soon to be Mrs. Zikias  Welcome to 6th Grade On-Level & PAP Reading 2016-2017 Miss Batson- soon to be Mrs. Zikias 

About Mrs. Zikias 

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Mrs. Zikias’ INFO rachelbatson@tomballisd.net (281) 357- 3150 ext. 4242 Class Website 1.) tis.tomballisd.net 2.) About Us 3.) Staff Directory http://tis.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=628464&type=u&pREC_ID=984055

6th Grade Reading Schedule 7:35-9:02 Specials and Computer Lab 9:05-10:32 First Block pds 3 & 4 10:35-11:47 Second Block pds 5 & 6 11:47-12:17 *Lunch 12:20-1:32 Third Block pds 7 & 8 1:35-2:48 Fourth Block pds 9 & 10

Pre-AP - Pre AP -Academically advanced curriculum which is built on the core curriculum -Incorporates reading and writing encouraging rigor and higher level thinking skills -Developed to prepare students for AP coursework and PSAT and SAT testing -Pre AP students are self motivated learners! ---My students are expected to read 30 minutes each night Monday to Friday, and respond in their reading logs!

Reading Workshop Schedule Reading Workshop- 70 minutes each day 5-10 minute warm up- critical thinking question 10-15 minute mini-lesson 25 independent reading (small groups, conferencing) 15 minute read aloud with accountable talk 5 minute close/share **Library every Wednesday! Students are expected to read and take AR tests. It should not take longer than 2 weeks to finish a book. Rewards are given each 9 weeks for AR reading.

Poetry Folders Poetry Analysis Students keep a Poetry Folder. Each week we analyze and dive deep into the elements of poetry.

Knowsys Vocabulary -SAT Prep Vocabulary Builder Program- -30 groups of about 10 words each. Students learn a group a week. Quizzes are on Tuesdays. -Words are kept in their vocabulary spiral. -Students should study 10 minutes each night and use the words in their writing while identifying them in their reading. www.myKnowsys.com.

Our TIS Expectations Keep TIS safe and clean. Show respect in your words and actions. Keep hands, feet, objects and inappropriate comments to yourself. Allow teaching and learning to take place at all times. 5. Follow PAWS procedures and expectations.

Homework Read 30 minutes a night Wednesday folders- please return empty on Thursday! Students are expected to record “We Will” statements and HW in planners

Composition Notebooks (marble) Supplies Wish List Packing Tape Markers Pencils Index Cards Colored Pencils Books!!!!! Germ-X Kleenex Composition Notebooks (marble) Post It Notes Lysol Wipes