2. Helping Students Achieve Thank you for your support of our new Reading Adoption!

3. Who is Mrs. Barton? Bachelor’s Degree: – Elementary Education – City University of Seattle Endorsement in literature and reading 15 years teaching experience 5 years working with special needs children Bellevue and Issaquah School District Mrs. Barton

4. Daily Schedule StartEndActivity 8:20First Bell 8:30School Starts! 8:459:30Writer’s Workshop 9:3011:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist (Music: M,W) 11:0011:45 Recess / Lunch 11:4512:45 Math 12:451:00 Handwriting 1:001:15 Recess 1:151:30 Snack & Read Aloud 1:302:10 Science/ Social Studies/Health 2:102:55 PE: T, F 2:55 Dismissal Week A- Computer lab- Thursdays- 1:30 -2:10 Week B – Library- Thursdays 1:50- 2:50

5. Classroom Expectations Be safe Be responsible Be respectful

6. Classroom Discipline Positive reinforcement Structured environment/Built in routines Smooth transitions Brain Breaks

7. Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Literacy: Phonics Decoding Strategies Comprehension Strategies Guided Reading Grammar/Spelling Listening/Speaking Literacy: Phonics Decoding Strategies Comprehension Strategies Guided Reading Grammar/Spelling Listening/Speaking Writing: Personal Narrative Informational Opinion Fiction Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative Informational Opinion Fiction Narrative Health: Germs Feelings Nutrition Heart Teeth Safety Health: Germs Feelings Nutrition Heart Teeth Safety Science: Habitats (Life) Push-Pull & Position (Physical) Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space) Science: Habitats (Life) Push-Pull & Position (Physical) Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space) Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web Math: Number Sense Computation Place Value Geometry Time Money Math: Number Sense Computation Place Value Geometry Time Money Art: (Discover Art) Pam Svore Art: (Discover Art) Pam Svore Social Studies: Families Around the World Map and Globe Skills Wants and Needs Social Studies: Families Around the World Map and Globe Skills Wants and Needs Thinking Skills: Metacognition What’s Your Evidence? Reflection Analysis Making Connections Thinking Skills: Metacognition What’s Your Evidence? Reflection Analysis Making Connections

8. Components of a Balanced Literacy Program Phonemic Awareness Instruction Phonics Instruction Fluency Instruction Vocabulary Instruction Text Comprehension Instruction

9. Reader’s Workshop Mini-lesson Reading Centers Guided Reading Groups Listening Center (Fluency) Independent Reading Word Study

10. Writing Lucy Caulkins Narrative – Unit 1 Small Moments- – Students write stories with focus, detail and dialogue Information – Unit 2 Nonfiction Chapter books – Students engage in informational writing combing pictures, charts and craft moves to create texts. Opinion – Unit 3 Writing Reviews – Students create persuasive reviews that clearly express the writers opinion and bolster their argument

11. Why Everyday Mathematics Program? Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

12. Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools Everyday Math Journals Hands-on Manipulatives IXL Online Online Games www.everydaymathonline.com

15. Science Life, Physical, Earth and Space Domains: Life: Habitats Physical: Push- Pull Position Earth & Space: Sun, Moon, Stars

16. Social and Behavior Skills Listening Following directions Working with others Problem solving Fostering independence and responsibility Jane Spencer Lessons

17. Nuts and Bolts Parent Volunteers Art Docent (4-5 lessons a year) Parties (Black & Orange, Valentine’s Day, End of Year) Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

18. Nuts and Bolts Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment) (TFK, Pam Svore Art, Toymaker, Mercer Slough Homework ( Reading Log, Word Work, Math) After School Transportation Star Student and Birthdays New report card scoring guide: - Online at District website http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/fieldtest.aspx http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/fieldtest.aspx

19. Communication Open Door Policy Email Policy Take Home Folder Bi-Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with classroom happenings: Mrs. Barton’s Connect website Connect website

20. Let’s Have a Great Year! Sign up for Volunteering Online Sign up for Conferences (coming soon!) Place Questions in Bin