Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School
Agenda ·Introductions ·Language Arts ·Math ·Social Studies ·Science ·Reporting to Parents ·Bits and Pieces ·Gathering in Library
The First Grade Team ·Alison White ·Susan Chen (ESL) ·Leslie Abernethy (ESL) ·Kim Carter ·Laura Walter ·Tamara Brantingham ·Amanda Jacob ·Scott Middleton ·Gloria and Yen-Ling (Aides)
Language Arts- A Balanced Literacy Program ·Speaking and Listening ·Reading ·Writing
Language Arts Speaking and Listening ·Morning Meeting ·Small and large group discussions ·Sing-a-long ·Sharing work and ideas
Language Arts Reading Read Aloud Guided Reading Independent Reading Buddy Reading Just Right Books Home Reading
Writing Writing Workshop Independent Writing Word Work Handwriting Language Arts
Word Work High frequency words Stretching out Word walls Mini lessons Focusing on patterns
Language Arts Handwriting 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 Numeration Patterns, Functions and Algebra Data and Chance Measurement Geometry
Math Components of the Math Program Journal I and II Math boxes - review of concepts Partner Games Explorations 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: All About Me Balance and Motion Fairy Tales Plants Neighborhood Insects
Important People Art: Elise Chen Music: Laura Earley PE: Julie Strait Computers: Patty Sloan Guidance Counselor: Ellen Foley Library: Barb Middleton Chinese: Alice Hsia Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu Andy Lee
Reporting to Parents ·Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences- October and March ·Report Cards- December and June ·Teachers are available anytime by appointment
Bits and Pieces ·Grade level communicationGrade level communication ·Independence ·Homework ·Cafeteria - menu ·Recess and snack
Bits and Pieces ·Volunteers ·Room parent ·Birthdays ·Celebrations ·Good Choice Award Parties
Childhood is a journey, not a race.