1. Welcome to 6th Grade Reading!
Please write your child a note card with words of encouragement that I can hand out to them during the year 

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

3. About Mrs. Zikias 

4. REMIND 101
Enter This Number: 81010
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5. Mrs. Zikias’ INFO rachelbatson@tomballisd.net
(281) ext. 4242
Class Website 1.) tis.tomballisd.net
2.) About Us
3.) Staff Directory

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

7. 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!

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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