1. Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School 2007- 2008

2. Agenda ·Introductions ·Language Arts ·Math ·Social Studies ·Science ·Reporting to Parents ·Bits and Pieces ·Gathering in Library

3. 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)

4. Language Arts- A Balanced Literacy Program ·Speaking and Listening ·Reading ·Writing

5. Language Arts Speaking and Listening ·Morning Meeting ·Small and large group discussions ·Sing-a-long ·Sharing work and ideas

6. Language Arts Reading Read Aloud Guided Reading Independent Reading Buddy Reading Just Right Books Home Reading

7. Writing Writing Workshop Independent Writing Word Work Handwriting Language Arts

8. Word Work High frequency words Stretching out Word walls Mini lessons Focusing on patterns

9. Language Arts Handwriting Correct letter formation Upper/lower case letters

10. IT Integration Technology is used as a tool to support curriculum goals.

11. Math Everyday Mathematics  Operations and Computation  Numeration  Patterns, Functions and Algebra  Data and Chance  Measurement  Geometry

12. Math Components of the Math Program Journal I and II Math boxes - review of concepts Partner Games Explorations Home Links

13. Math Home Links Promote family involvement Encourage communication of math concepts Provide students with a review of concepts covered in class

14. Social Studies and Science: Integrated Studies Major themes:  All About Me  Balance and Motion  Fairy Tales  Plants  Neighborhood  Insects

15. 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

16. Reporting to Parents ·Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences- October and March ·Report Cards- December and June ·Teachers are available anytime by appointment

17. Bits and Pieces ·Grade level communicationGrade level communication ·Independence ·Homework ·Cafeteria - menu ·Recess and snack

18. Bits and Pieces ·Volunteers ·Room parent ·Birthdays ·Celebrations ·Good Choice Award Parties

19. Childhood is a journey, not a race.