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Meet Mrs. Klepeis
Meet Mrs. Klepeis
I’m a dedicated Reading Interventionist at Emmaus High School, bringing 18 years of experience in education to my work with 6th-12th grade students. My passion lies in strengthening literacy and writing skills, equipping students with the tools they need for success.
In addition to my role as a Reading Interventionist, I serve as a Keys to Literacy Coach at the high school, supporting fellow educators in implementing research-based literacy strategies. I am well-versed in programs such as Lexia, REWARDS, and Orton Gillingham. I am always seeking new ways to refine my practice.
I am a proud graduate of Bloomsburg University and Alvernia University. I am currently continuing my scholarship at Kutztown University to further enhance my expertise in literacy instruction.
My mission is to empower both students and educators, fostering a love of learning and literacy. Thank you for visiting—I look forward to connecting with you!
My Current Courses
My Current Courses
Reading Seminar REWARDS Science/Social Studies
English 9
Rewards Science/Social Studies
Rewards Science/Social Studies
In this course, students will explore Key Skills in REWARDS Science & Social Studies
Decoding Multisyllabic Words – Teaching students strategies to break down and decode longer words commonly found in science and social studies texts.
Morphological Awareness – Emphasizing prefixes, suffixes, and roots to help students understand word meanings in context.
Fluency – Improving reading rate and accuracy to support comprehension.
Vocabulary Development – Expanding academic vocabulary relevant to science and social studies.
Comprehension Strategies – Teaching students to identify main ideas, summarize information, and draw inferences from complex texts.
Sentence Structure & Syntax – Helping students understand how sentences are structured in academic writing.
Critical Thinking – Encouraging students to analyze, compare, and contrast information in science and social studies contexts.
English 9
English 9
In this course, students will learn Students will respond to literary works orally through inquiry-based class discussion, peer to peer discussion, and more formal presentation activities. Additionally, students will respond to literature in writing on a regular basis, which may take the form of homework, journaling, and informal and formal essays. Through the workshop model, students will explore the elements of brainstorming, outlining, writing, peer editing, revising and proofreading, and publishing their work. Research and analysis will emphasize increasing independence as students reinforce skills such as writing a thesis, finding and evaluating secondary sources, and synthesizing primary and secondary source information. Besides teacher selected titles, the study of literature will be augmented with student selections during independent reading time and Literature Circles.
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1- Identity
Readings: Short Stories: “Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros; Poetry: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
Writing Focus: Constructed Responses
Unit 2- Citizenship
Readings: “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr.; Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Writing Focus: Ethos/Pathos/Logos Speeches
Unit 3- Connectedness
Readings: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Writing Focus: Narrative Writing
Unit 4-Growing Up
Readings: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Writing Focus: Constructed Response
Supplies: We will have some available in the classroom for all students to use like our folders and reading seminar materials. We also have highlighters, lined paper, and other materials to use.
TEXTS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT
Charged Chromebook
Independent Reading Book
Pens, Pencils/Highlighters
EXTRA HELP
All EHS teachers are available to students needing extra help Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during Hornet Homeroom. Please contact your teacher via email to arrange extra help at an alternate time.
Let's Get Connected
Let's Get Connected
You can always email me with questions, but the best way to see what we're doing in class and check for upcoming assignments is by viewing our Schoology course when absent and reaching out via email at cklepeis@eastpennsd.org.
Technology Questions?
Technology Questions?
Check out our Family Tech Resources Website! The purpose of this site is to provide both students and families of the East Penn School District resources on the technology they are using in the classroom. Some of the resources are created by East Penn, while others may be created by the companies themselves.
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