Transcript Back to School Night - Jenks Public Schools
Back to School Night
Ms. Dina McClellan Zeng Lao Shi Third Grade Southeast Elementary
Teacher Goals
Support and Nurture Develop Talents Meet Individual Needs Integrate Learning Styles Connect Curriculum to the Real-World Challenge Stay Connected to Home Create a Family Environment
Student Goals
Love of Learning Independent Responsible Compassionate Resourceful Flexible Knowledgeable
Curriculum-
Where does it come from?
National Standards Oklahoma State Standards
"Priority Academic Student Skills" (PASS)
Jenks' Curricula Continua
Includes National Standards and PASS
Primary Tools Everyday Mathematics Reading
Comprehension Toolkit Fountas and Pinnell Word Study
Write Source World Language- Spanish Harcourt
Your Health
Science and Technology for Children McGraw Hill Social Studies Units CRAM Geography
Reading
3rd Grade Curriculum
Language Arts Mathematics Science and Health Social Studies and Geography Character Education and Tribes Technology World Language Chinese Specials
Reading
The Comprehension Toolkit
Focuses on “reading as thinking” Builds skills and competence in key thinking strategies for increased comprehension Supports time for shared reading, guided reading (small groups), independent reading, and collaborative discussion and sharing Provides opportunities for students to read in a variety of genres including nonfiction. Matches students with “just right” reading texts
Language Arts
Write Source
Spelling: Pre-assessment determines needs Words organized by patterns and/or developmental spelling features Weekly spelling activities and test Addition of other words Misspelled words in context 500 frequently spelled words Content words from core subjects Writing: Process of writing Forms of writing Tools of learning Proofreader’s guide Student Almanac
Additional Resources and Experiences:
Communicating through writing Journal writing Personal narratives Poetry Forms Figurative language Story writing Expository writing Compositions Letter writing Writing Process Pre-writing Drafting Editing/revising Publishing Zaner Bloser Cursive Writing
Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics:
Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills Explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared
Program Highlights:
Problem solving for everyday situations Developing readiness through hands-on activities Links between past experiences and new concepts Sharing ideas through discussion Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities Practice through games On-going review throughout the year Daily routines Informal assessment Home and school partnership
Everyday Mathematics
Content Strands 4-6:
Data and Chance Geometry Measurement and Reference Frames Numeration Operations and Computation Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Themes Woven Throughout Each Strand:
Algorithmic and Procedural Thinking Estimation Skills and Number Sense Mental Arithmetic Skills and Reflexes Problem Solving
Science and Health
Science and Technology for Children:
Students make their own discoveries Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner Hands-on experimental environment Scientific reasoning skills Units of Study Sound Rocks and Minerals Plants
Harcourt Your Health
Focus Areas: Safety Healthy Habits Decision-Making Skills Interpersonal Skills
What is going on in Chinese classroom?
Procedure 1. Character writing (2 new characters) 2. Mental math 3. Chinese A. review B. Add several new words connected to the two just write(with pictures) Pronunciation Meaning C. social and science (calendar/ season/culture/…) D. Communicative sentences at school and in real world) oral Chinese (1 to 2 sentences) E. Dictation of characters once a week.
4. Math Old and new concepts vocabulary/modeling/group work 1 math work sheet 1 to 2 math games Timed facts quiz Every Friday
Social Studies and Geography
Harcourt
Integrated Units of Study:
Communities Around Us Communities and Geography Communities Over Time Citizens and Government People in Communities Working in Communities Maps and Globes
World Language
Emphasis on the Chinese Language Integrated into the curriculum (Math and Science) Develops awareness Appreciation of other cultures Cultural comparisons- similarities and differences Chinese Culture
Technology
Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: Information retrieval Student productivity Problem solving Decision making Communication and collaboration Delivery of lessons Classroom management
Character Education and Tribes
Character Education:
Compassion Honesty/Integrity Respect Self-Discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork
Tribes
other:
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Ways of operating with each
Attentive Listening Appreciation/No Put-Downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect
Classroom Management
Tribes Procedures Mystery Motivators Buckets Expectations Essential 20
Organization
Homework/ Binder/Agenda Reading Minutes Monday/Thursday Folder
Specials
Art Music Physical Education
Reminders
Sign-Up Sheets