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Transcript of 1 st Grade Open House Taipei American School 2008-2009.
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1st Grade Open HouseTaipei American School
2008-2009
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Agenda
• Introduction• Language Arts• Math• Social Studies• Science• Reporting to Parents• Bits and Pieces• Gathering in Library
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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)
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Language ArtsA Balanced Literacy Program
• Speaking and Listening• Reading • Writing
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Language ArtsSpeaking and Listening
• Listening behaviors• Speaking• Small and large group
discussions• Sing along• Sharing work and ideas
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Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Shared Reading • Read Alouds
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Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Guided Reading• Independent Reading• Partner Reading
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Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom
• Just Right Books• Home Reading
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Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
• Writing Workshop• Interactive Writing• Word Work• Handwriting
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Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
The Writing Workshop
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Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
The Mini-Lesson
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Language ArtsWriting in a First Grade Classroom
Independent Writing
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Language ArtsWriting in the First Grade Classroom
Sharing
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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
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Language ArtsHandwriting in the First Grade Classroom
• Correct letter formation• Upper/lower case letters
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IT Integration
Technology is used as a tool to support curriculum goals
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Math
Everyday Mathematics
• Operations and Computation• Patterns, Functions, and Algebra• Numeration• Data and Chance• Measurement• Geometry
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Math
Components of the Math Program
• Journal I and II• Math Boxes—review of concepts• Partner Games• Home Links
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Math
Home Links
• Promote family involvement• Encourage communication of math
concepts• Provide students with a review of
concepts covered in class
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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
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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
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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
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Bits and Pieces
• Grade Level Communication• Independence• Homework• Cafeteria– Menu• Recess and Snack
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Bits and Pieces
• Volunteers• Room Parent• Birthdays• Celebrations (Halloween, Winter,
Chinese New Year, End of Year)
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Childhood is a journey, not a race!