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 Reading Writing Speaking and Listening

Language Arts Listening to classmates and teachers Speaking in front of others Small and large group discussions Sing-a-long Sharing thinking and work Speaking and Listening in the First Grade include:

Language Arts Reading in the First Grade Classroom includes: Read Alouds Shared Reading Literature Response Reading Workshop

Language Arts Mini-Lessons Independent Reading Guided Reading Reading Conferences Partner Reading The Reading Workshop

Language Arts Reading in the First Grade Classroom includes: Home Reading Just-right Books

Writing in the first grade classroom includes: Writing Workshop Interactive Writing Word Work Handwriting Language Arts

The Writing Workshop Independent Writing Individual Conferences Small Group Lessons Mini-Lessons

Language Arts The Writing Workshop Sharing Publishing

Language Arts Interactive writing in the first grade classroom includes: Cooperative drafting of text Practice applying skills learned in word study work Opportunities to learn about punctuation and grammar Readable texts

Language Arts Word work in the first grade classroom includes: Stretching out words Word walls and high frequency words Patterns and rules Applying knowledge to daily reading and writing

Language Arts Handwriting in the first grade classroom focuses on: 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

Class Meetings Create a sense of community Teach problem solving strategies

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 communication Independence Homework Cafeteria - menu Recess and snack

Bits and Pieces Volunteers Room parent Birthdays Celebrations

Childhood is a journey, not a race!