1 st grade open house taipei american school 2008-2009
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1st Grade Open HouseTaipei American School
2008-2009
Agenda
• Introduction• Language Arts• Math• Social Studies• Science• Reporting to Parents• Bits and Pieces• Gathering in Library
The First Grade Team
• Alison White• Susan Chen (ESL)• Virginia Blais• Kim Carter• Laura Walter• Molly Hobbs • Tamara Brantingham• Scott Middleton• Gloria and Yen-Ling (aides)
Language ArtsA Balanced Literacy Program
• Speaking and Listening• Reading • Writing
Language ArtsSpeaking and Listening
• Listening behaviors• Speaking• Small and large group
discussions• Sing along• Sharing work and ideas
Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Shared Reading • Read Alouds
Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Guided Reading• Independent Reading• Partner Reading
Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Just Right Books• Home Reading
Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
• Writing Workshop• Interactive Writing• Word Work• Handwriting
Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
The Writing Workshop
Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
The Mini-Lesson
Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
Independent Writing
Language ArtsWriting in the First Grade Classroom
Sharing
Language ArtsWord Work in a First Grade Classroom• Mini lessons• Whole group/small group/individual• High frequency words• Strategies such as stretching out and
letter patterns
Language ArtsHandwriting 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
• Operations and Computation• Patterns, Functions, and Algebra• Numeration• Data and Chance• Measurement• Geometry
Math
Components of the Math Program
• 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
Art: Elise Chen
Music: Laura Earley
PE: Lynn CornbergComputers: Patty Sloan
Guidance Counselor:
Ellen Foley
Library: Barb Middleton
Chinese: Su Jen Rocovits
Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu
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
• Grade Level Communication• Independence• Homework• Cafeteria– Menu• Recess and Snack
Bits and Pieces
• Volunteers• Room Parent• Birthdays• Celebrations (Halloween, Winter,
Chinese New Year, End of Year)
Childhood is a journey, not a race!
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