First Grade Curriculum Night 2012 Sept. 10, :15 – 7:00 P.M. Mrs. Janet Fulp Mrs. Becky Hepler

Class Expectations: The 5 B’s Be Respectful Be Safe Be Prepared Be Kind Be a Thinker

Rewards and Consequences: Rewards –Small Group: Table points –Individual: pennies (2 nd semester) Consequences

Specials Schedule: 6 day rotation –Day 1: Guidance/Science –Day 2: Art –Day 3: Music –Day 4: PE –Day 5: Media –Day 6: Tech

Daily Schedule 8:15 MES News 8:20Math 9:30Snack 9:40 -11:20 Language Arts/Writing 11:25 -11:55 Lunch 12:05–12:35 Recess 12:35 – 1:00Spelling/Working with words 1:00-1:45Encore 1:45- 2:15Math Centers 2:15 -2:45 Science/Social Studies 2:45 Begin Dismissal

Common Core The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. The standards are rigorous, require application of knowledge, and provide a foundation for later success in middle and high school. The standards are aligned from kindergarten through high school. To learn more and view the common core standards visit the following website:

The Literacy Program –Imagine It! series: 1. Guided Reading Working in individualized groups 2. Phonics/ Writing Mini-Lessons/ Teacher Directed Reading 3. Self-Selected Reading (D.I.R.T) 4. Writing 5. Spelling

Reading Program –Determine Reading Level through Running Records and Retellings (comprehension) –Teach small groups based on Instructional Reading Level –Take home reading based on Independent Reading Level

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 – authentic retelling discussion (retelling hand)

Retelling Elements (Fiction): Setting Characters (Development) Plot and Events Problem / Solution Author’s Purpose Connection

Retelling Elements (Nonfiction): Organization (headings, titles, diagrams, table of contents, glossary, index, captions) Main Idea/ Details Vocabulary What did you learn? Author’s Purpose Connection

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.” “Sound it out”

Writing Types of writing covered in first grade: Observational and Recount/Narrative, Explanatory, Opinion Our writing program consists of: –Writing journal –Mini-lessons: 5-10 minutes

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/ s »Scrap booking Standard and Temporary Spelling SPELLING – list provided from county and Imagine It! (Spelling Homework Ideas)

Math Highlighted Topics: Number Sense Math Facts and Math Families Shapes Patterns Addition / subtraction concepts Time (analog and digital) / Calendar language Sort and classify objects Graphs (bar graphs, line plots, pie charts, etc.)

Math Assessments Quarterly 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 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 – Friday section will be completed in class

Home and School Communication: Planners/Behavior Log Progress/Interim Reports Report Cards Conferences Talk to us!

Miscellaneous: Field trips: –Dan Nicholas Park –Children’s Theater –Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory –Children’s Museum Two Classroom Parties- Winter Workshop & End of Year Celebration Birthday treats best at lunch! (please send treats that are store bought )

Questions and Answers

Thank you for coming out tonight! Mrs. Fulp and Mrs. Hepler