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!