Grade 1Open HouseTaipei American School

2007-2008

Agenda

• Introductions• Language Arts• Math• Social Studies • Science• Reporting to Parents• Bits and Pieces• Gathering in Library

The First Grade Team

• Alison White• Susan Chen (ESL) • Leslie Abernethy (ESL) • Kim Carter• Laura Walter• Tamara Brantingham • Amanda Jacob• Scott Middleton• Gloria and Yen-Ling (Aides)

Language Arts-A Balanced Literacy Program

• Speaking and Listening• Reading• Writing

Speaking and Listening

• Listening behaviors• Speaking • Small and large group discussions• Sing-a-long• Sharing work and ideas• Poetry

Language Arts

Reading in a First Grade Classroom includes:

• Read Aloud

• Guided reading

• Partner reading

• Independent reading

Language ArtsReading in a First Grade Classroom

includes:

•Home reading

•Just right books

Writing in a First Grade classroom includes:

•Writing Workshop

•Interactive Writing

•Word Work

•Handwriting

Language Arts

Language Arts• Word Work in the

• First Grade Classroom

•  whole group/small group/individual• high frequency words•  stretching out• mini lessons• focusing on patterns

IT IntegrationTechnology is used as a tool to

support curriculum goals.

Math

Everyday Mathematics Operations and Computation Numeration Patterns, Functions and Algebra Data and Chance Measurement Geometry

Math

Components of the Math ProgramJournal I and IIMath boxes - review of conceptsPartner GamesExplorationsHome Links

MathHome 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: All About Me Balance and Motion Fairy Tales Plants Neighborhood Insects

Social Studies and Science:Integrated Studies

Major themes: All About Me Balance and Motion Fairy Tales Plants Neighborhood Insects

Important People

Art: Elise Chen

Music: Laura Earley

PE: Joyce WhalenComputers: Patty Sloan

Guidance Counselor:

Ellen Foley

Library: Barb Middleton

Chinese: Alice Hsia Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu Andy Lee

Reporting to Parents• 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

Childhood is a journey, not a race!

Childhood is a journey, not a race!

Thank You