1. Curriculum Night Light Farms Elementary 1 st Grade

2. Teacher Introductions Angela Bailey Jamie Gibson Julia Leckbee Nancie Lewis Amber Puckett Stephanie Self Jessica Wettergren

5. Roadmap of content covered, estimated timeline for each course and how course is vertically aligned. These documents are located on the district webpage under Curriculum and Instruction. Course Map

6. ELAR

7. The Balanced Literacy approach engages children in a variety of reading and writing experiences that model powerful examples of effective literacy practices using fiction, and nonfiction, informational, persuasive, prose, drama, and media texts. Children learn in a supportive environment where lessons are designed with appropriate scaffolding to meet the needs of all. A gradual and anticipated release of responsibility from teacher to student moves learners along a planned continuum on their journey toward independence. Reading/Language Arts 120 minutes of instruction

8. A Balanced Literacy Approach Read Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading Word Work Shared Writing Interactive Writing Writing Workshop Independent Writing

9. The purpose of Word Study/Word Work instruction is to develop and promote fluent writing. Research shows that students need to develop strong visual images of whole words and demonstrate correct English spelling in everyday writing. (Fitzgerald Method and Marie Clay’s Method). The traditional method of memorization of spelling words does not support the development of spelling skills. Word Study allows students to observe words to discover their patterns and conventions in order to read, write, and spell. Spelling/Word Work Purpose

10. ❑ 15 high frequency words will be pre-assessed from the previous school year, and this assessment will be completed within the first three weeks of instruction. ❑ Words will need to be spelled and read. The pre-assessment will be used at parent conferences in the fall. ❑ There will be a pre-assessment each nine weeks. Based on the pre-assessment, a list will be created for an individual’s spelling needs/results. This will be placed in the student’s writer’s notebook. Spelling/Word Work

12. The Prosper ISD K-12 Math Department believes in purposeful teaching that allows students to make the connections between concrete explorations and abstract concepts. Teachers develop conceptual understanding and move students to abstract application through the use of three phases: (1) concrete, (2) representational, and (3) abstract. Math 90 minutes

13. Prosper ISD math teachers use a variety of teaching methods including: modeling, inquiry, direct instruction, guided practice, interactive models, differentiated tasks, electronic demonstrations, and cooperative learning. MATH

14. UPS Check and Reflect Problem Solving Model Prosper ISD will be implementing a standard problem solving model for students in grades K-12. Math problem solving should be based on an understanding of any problem, initiate a plan, execute it, and evaluate the reasonableness of the solution.

16. Science 30 minutes Inquiry-based learning, use of technology, and investigative activities promote high engagement and curiosity of our students. Therefore, the Prosper ISD Science classes seek to: Promote and support all aspects of effective science teaching, including new technologies and instructional strategies; Encourage the natural curiosity of learners at all levels; Increase scientific literacy and the application of science to everyday life; Promote science as a vehicle for lifelong learning for all students; Assume a leadership role in advocating for science education and creating an understanding of the value of science.

17. Social Studies The elements of a rigorous and relevant social studies classroom in PISD include: Charts/Maps/Graphs – A primary source for interpreting, analyzing and application of data. Inquiry Based Learning – Learning how to solve, defend or develop knowledge or solutions. Content Area Reading and writing – Read materials that are related to social studies and apply historical writing techniques. Primary Sources – Original materials that have not been altered or distorted in any way. Examples are not limited to the following: music, time period speeches, articles, maps, photographs or artifacts.

18. iPads Interactive Board Classroom Computers Laptops Technology usage in the classroom…

19. Differentiation Small group instruction Pre-assessment Formative assessment Data to drive instructional decisions Extensions and Challenges

20. A performance task is any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency. Performance tasks yield a tangible product and/or performance that serve as evidence of learning. Unlike a selected-response item (e.g., multiple-choice or matching) that asks students to select from given alternatives, a performance task presents a situation that calls for learners to apply their learning in context. Performance Tasks

21. You are the Character! First Grade Performance Task Goal: You will be the main character in one of the stories you are reading to help you understand the thoughts and feelings of the character and help better understand the story. (*Teacher note: You can choose to do a class read aloud for the whole group or you can do this with small groups all reading the same story) Role: You are the main character in the story you are reading! How would you answer these questions? Situation: You have just been put into a book and you are now the main character! What are you feeling and what are you doing? Performance, Product or Purpose: You are the main character, how would your character answer these questions? Criteria: In your reading response journal, writing journal, or attached character web, draw a picture of YOU, the main character in the story. In the space all around your picture answer these questions with one or two words or orally with your teacher. 1.How are you feeling? (Use three words to describe how YOU, the main character, is feeling) 2.What makes you feel that way? (If you are feeling sad, why? If you are feeling happy, why?) 3.What are you doing? (What were your actions in the story?) 4.Why are you doing that?

23. Small group instruction Data to drive instruction – Fountas and Pinell Benchmark Assessment, TPRI, curriculum based assessments, etc. Response to Intervention Intervention

24. Only short 5 minute practice (fleuency, sight words, etc.) then read for 20 minutes 3o minute limit ☺ Tons of ideas (in their shine binder/folder) to help differentiate for your child Homework

26. -Sent electronically through Skyward -Four grading periods -D, SD or AC (no numeric grades) -You can also access your child’s attendance and discipline reports through Skyward Skyward and Report Cards

27. Classroom Webpages -go to www.prosper-isd.net www.prosper-isd.net -select Light Farms under campuses -select staff and then your child’s teacher Skyward Messages Email/Phone Calls Prosper ISD Web Site – Parent tab Principal Weekly Emails Communication

28. Clear Expectations Management -behavior calendar in SHINE binder/folder REACH -one child per class recognized at Rise & Shine Assembly Learning & working together in our classrooms

29. “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” ~Clay P. Bedford

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