1. WELCOME TO READING and WRITING
Mrs. Kviklys

2. Getting to Know Us Carolan Grimes Kviklys Born in So. Phila.
Getting to Know Us
Carolan Grimes Kviklys
Born in So. Phila.
BA in Special Education, LaSalle University
MAT in Reading, National University
41 years of experience
Lived in Savannah and Atlanta, Ga, as well as Vienna, Va.
Currently resides in Marlton, NJ.

3. Heather Notte
Born and raised in Toms River, NJ.
BA in Elementary Education K-6, Kean University; high honors.
Substitute teacher exp.
for about 4 years.
Experience in many different districts and classroom settings.
Currently resides in Audubon, NJ

5. THE PLAN

6. READING CURRICULUM Follows the NJ CCSS
Units of Study
Reader's Workshop Launch
Short Story
Forensics (Informational)
Biography
War (Informational &
Historical Fiction)
Myth
Poetry is imbedded into each unit. Students will be ask to read multiple texts and respond to a central idea.

7. Vocabulary Program!
Flocabulary is an online learning program that delivers vocabulary building through educational hip-hop songs and videos. Extended hands on activities will also be used.
Website:

8. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
Read, read, read, and oh yeah, read.
Status of the class
Blogs, tweets, reading responses.
Students read books a year
Extended written responses, two per month
A book talk every month or at least two per marking period.
Vocabulary lessons are usually on Friday and tests are given the following Friday. Packets are due on Wednesday.
Ongoing comprehension checks

10. READING EVERY NIGHT? For real?

11. Media Center Media Specialist- Richard Masso Media Assistant-
Kay Galberg
Students will have a lesson and also be able to check out books.

12. Grading :Achievement
Tests/Final Drafts (writing pieces and reading responses.)
Quizzes
Graded Assignments
Classwork
Homework
Book Talks
Book Reviews
Major Assignments = 50%
Minor Assignments= 30%
Classwork = 20%

13. Writing Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative
Lucy Caulkins
The Reading and Writing Project, Columbia U
Writing
Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative
Argument Writing: Literary Essay
Informational Writing: Feature Article/ Research based.
Grammar  lessons are infused throughout each unit.
Follows the NJ CCSS

15. Sounds Tough…… WE WORK HARD BUT WE MAKE TIME FOR FUN…… HUMOR……….
GIVING STUDENTS CHOICES AND POWER OVER THEIR LEARNING…..
AND WE MUST NEVER FORGET…..
THE MONKIES!!

16. I can be reached at ckviklys@medford.k12.nj.us
Thank you for taking the time to come to back to school night. We are looking forward to an awesome year!!!
I can be reached at
Or , ext.8520
Check my website on the Haines page for homework assignments and information.
Check Genesis to keep updated on your child’s progress.