First Grade Curriculum Night 2016 September 29, 2016 6:30-7:15 Cindy Alligood
Class Expectations: The 5 B’s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Kind Be a Hard Worker
Rewards and Consequences: Clip ups Dojo – candy or stickers Consequences - clips
Specials Schedule: 10:50-11:35 Monday – Art Tuesday- Science/ Guidance Wednesday– Media/Tech Thursday – P.E. Friday – Music
Daily Schedule 8:30 – 9:00 Guided Reading 9:05 – 9:35 Phonics/Workshop 9:35 Snack 9:45-10:30 Teacher Directed Reading 10:30-10:50 Writing 10:50–11:35 Encore 11:50 -12:20 Lunch 12:30–1:30 Math 1:30 – 2:00 Recess 2:00-2:40 Social Studies/Science 2:40 – Pack up 2:45 Dismissal
The Literacy Program Imagine It! series: 1. Guided Reading Working in small leveled groups 2. Phonics/ Writing Mini-Lessons/ Teacher Directed Reading 4. Writing 5. Spelling
Reading Assessments TRC (Text Reading Comprehension) Written responses starting at level F and above Teacher Observations (during individualized guided reading groups)
TRC Reading Assessment End of 1st Quarter – E End of 2nd Quarter – G End of 3rd Quarter – I End of 4th Quarter - J
How you can help with reading at home… Take home reading – independent reading level Make it ENJOYABLE! Prompt for strategies (bookmark) Put the work on the child COMPREHENSION –)
Retelling Elements (Fiction): Setting Characters (Development) Plot and Events Problem / Solution Author’s Purpose Connection
Retelling Elements (Nonfiction): Organization / Text Features (headings, titles, diagrams, table of contents, glossary, index, captions) Main Idea/ Details Vocabulary What did you learn? Author’s Purpose
When your child is stuck, say: Before the Read Look at the pictures before reading the story. When your child is stuck, say: “Look at the picture.” “What would make sense?” (meaning) “Does that sound right?” (grammar) “Does that look right?” (Do the letters match the word?) Read it again and get your mouth ready for the first sound.” “Look for a chunk you know?” (groups of letters) “Try something, and keep reading for more information.” “Reread the sentence.”
Writing Types of writing covered in first grade: Narrative Informative/Explanatory Opinion Our writing program consists of: Whole group writing (modeling), Independent writing, Peer editing,
Writing Assessments End of quarter writing process piece Sloppy copy, editing, final draft Kids edit their own writing
How you can help with writing at home… High frequency words (known in a few seconds- flashcards, etc.) Authentic and engaging writing activities Grocery list Letters/emails Scrap booking Standard and Temporary Spelling SPELLING – list provided from county and Imagine It! (Spelling City Website)
Math Highlighted Topics: Number Sense Math Facts and Math Families Shapes Addition / subtraction concepts Time (analog and digital) Data (interpreting, analyzing.)
Math Assessments Middle and End of Year Written Math Tests Performance Tasks Teacher Observations
Level 1 – Students performing at this level do not exhibit sufficient mastery of first grade knowledge and skills successfully to complete most assignments. Level 2 – Students performing at this level demonstrate inconsistent mastery of knowledge and skills. Level 3 – Students at this level consistently demonstrate mastery of grade level concepts and skills. Level 4 – Students at this level consistently perform in a manner that is clearly one year beyond the grade-level requirements and expectations.
Homework Take Home Reading – Write title of book and sign planners every night Spelling – words will be listed in planner each week – test each Friday Math homework – Due each Friday
Home and School Communication: Planners/Behavior Log Mid-Term Reports Report Cards Conferences Email me anytime!
Miscellaneous: Field trips: Birthday treats are fine! Heritage Theatre Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory Sciworks Salem Gymnastics Two Classroom Parties- Winter Workshop & End of Year Celebration Birthday treats are fine! (please send treats that are store bought and peanut free )
Questions and Answers
Thank you for coming out tonight! Mrs. Fulp