1. First Grade Curriculum Night 2016
September 29, 2016
6:30-7:15
Cindy Alligood

2. Class Expectations: The 5 B’s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
Be Kind
Be a Hard Worker

3. Rewards and Consequences:
Clip ups
Dojo – candy or stickers
Consequences
- clips

4. Specials Schedule: 10:50-11:35 Monday – Art Tuesday- Science/ Guidance
Wednesday– Media/Tech
Thursday – P.E.
Friday – Music

5. Daily Schedule 8:30 – 9:00 Guided Reading 9:05 – 9:35 Phonics/Workshop
9:35 Snack
9:45-10:30 Teacher Directed Reading
10:30-10:50 Writing
10:50–11:35 Encore
11:50 -12:20 Lunch
12:30–1:30 Math
1:30 – 2:00 Recess
2:00-2:40 Social Studies/Science
2:40 – Pack up
2:45 Dismissal

6. The Literacy Program Imagine It! series:
1. Guided Reading Working in small leveled groups
2. Phonics/ Writing Mini-Lessons/ Teacher Directed Reading
4. Writing
5. Spelling

7. Reading Assessments TRC (Text Reading Comprehension)
Written responses starting at level F and above
Teacher Observations (during individualized guided reading groups)

8. TRC Reading Assessment
End of 1st Quarter – E
End of 2nd Quarter – G
End of 3rd Quarter – I
End of 4th Quarter - J

9. 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 –)

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

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

12. When your child is stuck, say:
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.”

13. Writing Types of writing covered in first grade: Narrative
Informative/Explanatory
Opinion
Our writing program consists of:
Whole group writing (modeling), Independent writing, Peer editing,

14. Writing Assessments End of quarter writing process piece
Sloppy copy, editing, final draft
Kids edit their own writing

15. 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 City Website)

16. Math Highlighted Topics:
Number Sense
Math Facts and Math Families
Shapes
Addition / subtraction concepts
Time (analog and digital)
Data (interpreting, analyzing.)

17. Math Assessments Middle and End of Year Written Math Tests
Performance Tasks
Teacher Observations

18. 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 one year beyond the grade-level requirements and expectations.

19. 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 – Due each Friday

20. Home and School Communication:
Planners/Behavior Log
Mid-Term Reports
Report Cards
Conferences
me anytime!

21. Miscellaneous: Field trips: Birthday treats are fine!
Heritage Theatre
Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory
Sciworks
Salem Gymnastics
Two Classroom Parties- Winter Workshop & End of Year Celebration
Birthday treats are fine!
(please send treats that are store bought and peanut free )

22. Questions and Answers

23. Thank you for coming out tonight! Mrs. Fulp