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First Grade Reading Reader’s Workshop Format Mini-lesson (Whole Class Direct Instruction) Independent Reading Individual Reading Conferences Reading Partnerships Guided Reading Shared Reading (Big Books) Interactive Read-Alouds Partnership with Teachers College First Grade Reading Units Building Good Reading Habits Tackling Trouble Readers Get To Know Characters by Performing Their Books Learning About the World (Nonfiction) Readers Have Big Jobs To Do (Fluency, Phonics, Comprehension) Meeting Characters and Learning Lessons Reading Across Genres to Learn About a Topic

First Grade Writing Focus on writing instruction at all grade levels through Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Daily Format Mini-lesson (Whole Class Direct Instruction) Independent Writing Individual Writing Conferences Strategy Groups Share Interactive Writing (sharing the pen) Partnership with Teacher’s College First Grade Writing Units Small Moments (Narrative) Writing For Readers (Narrative) Non-fiction Chapter Books How-To Writing From Scenes to Series (Realistic Fiction) Writing Reviews (Opinion writing) Poetry and Songs

First Grade Word Work Word Work = spelling, phonics, vocabulary Words Their Way (Developmental Spelling Program) Flexible groups based on spelling stages Goal is transfer of spelling patterns to writing Weekly Word Work Students will work in groups throughout the week, focusing on a particular feature or pattern i.e. Short /a/ word families Students will meet with the teacher for direct instruction and work individually/in groups on work work activities i.e. Word Hunts, sorting, partner games Students will be tested weekly on any words that fit the feature or pattern studied that week Remember, our goal is transfer!

K-4 Mathematics Math in Focus Math Workshop Approach Mini-lesson Whole Class Direct Instruction using a Concrete- Pictorial-Abstract progression. Includes opportunities for students to discuss concepts and big ideas in each unit. Practice Games, Activities, & Written Practice Small Group Instruction Infused Technology Goal Based Fact Fluency Practice Problem Solving Experiences Tonight’s Year at a Glance document will provide more information about grade level topics and information about Think Central online textbook access is coming soon.

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