1. 1 st Grade Open House Taipei American School 2008-2009

2. Agenda Introduction 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) Virginia Blais Kim Carter Laura Walter Molly Hobbs Tamara Brantingham 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 Listening behaviors Speaking Small and large group discussions Sing along Sharing work and ideas

6. Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Shared Reading Read Alouds

7. Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Guided Reading Independent Reading Partner Reading

8. Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Just Right Books Home Reading

9. Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom Writing Workshop Interactive Writing Word Work Handwriting

10. Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom The Writing Workshop

11. Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom The Mini-Lesson

12. Language Arts Writing in a First Grade Classroom Independent Writing

13. Language Arts Writing in the First Grade Classroom Sharing

14. Language Arts Word Work in a First Grade Classroom Mini lessons Whole group/small group/individual High frequency words Strategies such as stretching out and letter patterns

15. Language Arts Handwriting in the First Grade Classroom Correct letter formation Upper/lower case letters

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

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

18. Math Components of the Math Program Journal I and II Math Boxes—review of concepts Partner Games Home Links

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

20. Social Studies and Science: Integrated Studies Major Themes: Air and Weather The Neighborhood– What’s Around the Corner? Solids and Liquids Fairy Tales– Once Upon a Time Plants and Animals

21. Important People Art: Elise Chen Music: Laura Earley PE: Lynn Cornberg Computers: Patty Sloan Guidance Counselor: Ellen Foley Library: Barb Middleton Chinese: Su Jen Rocovits Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu

22. Reporting to Parents Hopes and Dreams Conferences– August Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences– October and March Report Cards– December and June Teachers are available anytime by appointment

23. Bits and Pieces Grade Level Communication Independence Homework Cafeteria– Menu Recess and Snack

24. Bits and Pieces Volunteers Room Parent Birthdays Celebrations (Halloween, Winter, Chinese New Year, End of Year)

25. Childhood is a journey, not a race!