Transcript 1st Grade Open House Taipei American School

1st Grade Open House
Taipei American School
2008-2009
Agenda
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Introduction
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Science
Reporting to Parents
Bits and Pieces
Gathering in Library
The First Grade Team
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Alison White
Susan Chen (ESL)
Virginia Blais
Kim Carter
Laura Walter
Molly Hobbs
Tamara Brantingham
Scott Middleton
Gloria and Yen-Ling (aides)
Language Arts
A Balanced Literacy Program
• Speaking and Listening
• Reading
• Writing
Language Arts
Speaking and Listening
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Listening behaviors
Speaking
Small and large group discussions
Sing along
Sharing work and ideas
Language Arts
Reading in a First Grade Classroom
• Shared Reading
• Read Alouds
Language Arts
Reading in a First Grade Classroom
• Guided Reading
• Independent Reading
• Partner Reading
Language Arts
Reading in a First Grade Classroom
• Just Right Books
• Home Reading
Language Arts
Writing in a First Grade Classroom
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Writing Workshop
Interactive Writing
Word Work
Handwriting
Language Arts
Writing in a First Grade Classroom
The Writing Workshop
Language Arts
Writing in a First Grade Classroom
The Mini-Lesson
Language Arts
Writing in a First Grade Classroom
Independent Writing
Language Arts
Writing in the First Grade Classroom
Sharing
Language Arts
Word Work in a First Grade Classroom
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Mini lessons
Whole group/small group/individual
High frequency words
Strategies such as stretching out and
letter patterns
Language Arts
Handwriting in the First Grade
Classroom
• Correct letter formation
• Upper/lower case letters
IT Integration
Technology is used as a tool to support
curriculum goals
Math
Everyday Mathematics
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Operations and Computation
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Numeration
Data and Chance
Measurement
Geometry
Math
Components of the Math Program
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Journal I and II
Math Boxes—review of concepts
Partner Games
Home Links
Math
Home Links
• Promote family involvement
• Encourage communication of math
concepts
• Provide students with a review of
concepts covered in class
Social Studies and Science:
Integrated Studies
Major Themes:
• Air and Weather
• The Neighborhood– What’s Around
the Corner?
• Solids and Liquids
• Fairy Tales– Once Upon a Time
• Plants and Animals
Important People
Music:
Laura
Earley
Library:
Barb Middleton
PE: Lynn Cornberg
Guidance Counselor:
Ellen Foley
Computers:
Patty Sloan
Chinese: Su Jen Rocovits
Julia Zhou
Isabel Lee
Nancy Liu
Art: Elise Chen
Reporting to Parents
• Hopes and Dreams Conferences–
August
• Portfolios/Activity Based
Conferences– October and March
• Report Cards– December and June
• Teachers are available anytime by
appointment
Bits and Pieces
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Grade Level Communication
Independence
Homework
Cafeteria– Menu
Recess and Snack
Bits and Pieces
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Volunteers
Room Parent
Birthdays
Celebrations (Halloween, Winter,
Chinese New Year, End of Year)
Childhood is a journey, not a race!