Yinghua AcademyCurriculum Night

September 16, 2014Lai laoshi’s Third Grade Class

Background:1. 8 years of elementary teaching in the US2. 12 years of college teaching in Taiwan3. License Area: K-12 Chinese4. MEd, University of Minnesota (Expected

2015)5. MA English, University of Missouri-

Columbia

About Lai Laoshi

About Lai laoshi

Overview Curriculum map

Our Curriculum

Chinese Language Arts (CLA) 1. Textbook 2. Materials: a. Vocabulary workbook b. Character writing workbook d. Reading journal e. Composition book f. Character dictation book 3. Pinyin 4. Dictionary

Our Curriculum

Chinese In-class/Take-home Reading 1. Graded Chinese readers 2. Reading log 3. Reading journal 4. Reading projects

Our Curriculum

Chinese Culture Integration 1. Classic Tang Poetry 2. Popular Chinese Sayings and Proverbs 3. Cultural Knowledge and Activities

Our Curriculum

Singapore Math 1. Problem solving-Model drawing 2. Materials: a. Workbook b. Practice packet by unit c. Worksheets 3. MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) in April

Our Curriculum

Science and Social Studies 1. Based on Core Knowledge curriculum 2. Materials: a. Teacher developed texts and workbook by unit b. Science kits 3. Field trips: a. Minnesota Zoo b. Planetarium c. Minnesota History Center

Our Curriculum

English Reading and Math 1. NWEA: Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 2. MCA: April 2015

Chinese Reading/Writing and Math 1. One achievement test per subject per trimester: End of term exams 2. Unit tests: all subject areas 3. Weekly character quizzes (on

Thursdays)

Assessment

Purpose a. Reinforce concepts learned b. Practice target academic skills c. Learn to take responsibility

Homework should be… a. Completed and turned in daily b. Corrected and turned in the next day for re-check

Homework Expectations

Character Writing Expectations

1. Always Try 2. Do Your Best 3. Cooperate and Help Others 4. Respect People and Property 5. Manage Yourself

School Expectations

The 4B’s Be a good listener. Be kind to everyone. Be safe. Be the best student you can be!

Classroom Expectations

1. Verbal reminder 2. Time out in classroom 3. Time out in buddy classroom 4. Student-teacher conference 5. Parent contact

Consequences

1. Check your child’s homework and sign the planner daily. 2. Help your child with Math homework (English math terms, word problems). 3. Reserve 30 minutes English reading time and 15 minutes Chinese reading time every night. 4. Communicate your child’s needs with the teacher

How to Help Your Student Succeed in Third Grade?

Classroom Page Password: 2014newyinghua

E-mail shumei.lai@yinghuaacademy.org

Communication

Q & A