1. First Grade Curriculum Night 2010
September 27, 2010
6:15 – 6:55 P.M.
Mrs. Janet Fulp
Mrs. Beverly Hobson

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

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

4. Specials Schedule: 5 day rotation Day 1: Media Day 2: Music
Day 3: Computers
Day 4: Art
Day 5: PE
Plus, we have Guidance with Mr. Schwartz every other Friday.

5. Daily Schedule 8:20 – 9:20 Math 9:20-10:00 Encore 10:00 Snack
10:10 –10:45 Teacher Directed Reading
10:45 –11:15 Guided Reading
11:15–12:00 Writing
12:06 12:36 Lunch
12:45 –1:00 Working with Words
1:00 – 1:30 Recess
1:30 – 2:30 Science/Math extension
2:30 -2:45 Planners/Pack-up/read aloud

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

7. 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

8. 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)

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

10. When your child is stuck, say:
Sound it out
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.”

11. Writing
Types of writing covered in first grade: Observational and Recount/narrative
Our writing program consists of:
Writing journal
Mini-lessons: 5-10 minutes
Rubrics are used to score writing!

12. 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 – Word families/HF words (word wall)/individual words

13. 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.)

14. Math Assessments Quarterly Written Math Tests Performance Tasks
Teacher Observations

15. 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.

16. Homework Take Home Reading – sign planners every night
Spelling – words will be listed in planner each week
Math homework

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

18. Miscellaneous: Field trips: Birthday treats best at lunch!
November : Heritage Theater
January : Children’s Theater
March : Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory
April: Dan Nicholas Park
Two Classroom Parties- Santa’s Workshop & End of Year Celebration
Birthday treats best at lunch!
(please send treats of one type )

19. Questions and Answers

20. Thank you for coming out tonight! Mrs. Fulp and Mrs. Hobson