1 st Grade Open House Taipei American School

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 Arts A Balanced Literacy Program Speaking and Listening Reading Writing

Language Arts Speaking and Listening Listening behaviors Speaking Small and large group discussions Sing along Sharing work and ideas

Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Shared Reading Read Alouds

Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Guided Reading Independent Reading Partner Reading

Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Just Right Books Home Reading

Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom Writing Workshop Interactive Writing Word Work Handwriting

Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom The Writing Workshop

Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom The Mini-Lesson

Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom Independent Writing

Language Arts Writing in the First Grade Classroom Sharing

Language Arts Word 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 Arts Handwriting 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 Cornberg Computers: 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!