1 st Grade Open House Taipei American School

1 st Grade Open House Taipei 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 Arts A Balanced Literacy Program • • • Speaking and Listening Reading Writing

Language Arts Speaking and Listening • • • 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 • • 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 • • 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 • • • 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 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 • • • 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!