206 義 Class Saturday Sept. 5, 2015 Ms. Becca Chang Chingshin Elementary & Middle School Bilingual Program – 2015 Fall Semester 206 義 Class Saturday Sept. 5, 2015 Ms. Becca Chang

Overview About me Educational philosophy Teaching Resources Curriculum Structure Grading and assessments Classroom Expectations How you can help  Contact information Questions

About me From Vancouver, Canada Graduated from UBC with B.A. Major in English Literature, minor in Economics TESL Certificate with Practicum Likes to swim, read

Educational Philosophy Responsibility and respect Respect each student’s uniqueness and strengths Promote curiosity and risk-taking Curiosity drives active learning Open learning

Teaching Resources Treasures Grade 2 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill): Reading, Writing, Grammar Treasures CD-ROM (optional, but recommended!) Online: http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/national www.brainpop.com

Curriculum Structure 4 units for the year each unit has 4 themes spend 2 weeks per theme

Grading and Assessments Treasures Grade 2 Midterm Final Quizzes 20% Writing Projects 10% Homework & Assignments 15% Participation Responsibility 5% Tests 40%

Quizzes (20%) Given on every other Friday (10th day of the theme) Will test grammar, spelling and vocabulary found in each unit Will be reviewed in class

Write a sentence with one of the vocabulary words. In a dictionary, which word comes after carefully but before groan? door lettuce pet tomorrow Tomorrow Groan Excited Whisper Carefully Different Write a sentence with one of the vocabulary words. ____________________________________________________________

Writing Projects (10%) Will be given at the end of each unit Practice creative writing

Homework & Assignments (15%) Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Practice Book Homework will be written in the communication book and will be online Signed by parents

Participation (10%) Encourages students to take charge of their learning Self assessment and teacher assessment

Responsibility (5%) Students need to learn to take responsibility for their actions Finish and hand in homework on time Ask parents to review and sign homework

Tests (40%) Will follow school schedule (during October and December) Dates to be announced

Classroom Expectations Open-minded Active learning Curious Be respectful Be honest Be responsible

How You Can Help  Help your child preview and review reading Read communication book to get updates from me Sign homework and help with corrections Encourage them to read and practice speaking English at home *Let me know if your child is struggling with anything*

Contact Information Sabrina Hsiao write in communication book or via email Email : e0287@tea.chjhs.tp.edu.tw Becca Chang write in communication book or via email Email: becca@tea.chjhs.tp.edu.tw

Questions?

Before you go… 1. Child’s number 2. Write down something about your child and put it into the Question Box! (Chinese or English is ok!!)