1. Welcome to Room 1A04 Taipei American School 2008- 2009

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

3. The First Grade Team Alison White Alison White Susan Chen (ESL) Susan Chen (ESL) Virginia Blais (ESL) Virginia Blais (ESL) Kim Carter Kim Carter Laura Walter Laura Walter Tamara Brantingham Tamara Brantingham Molly Hobbs Molly Hobbs Scott Middleton Scott Middleton Gloria and Yen-Ling (Aides) Gloria and Yen-Ling (Aides)

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

5. Speaking and Listening Skills made explicit and practiced: Small and large group discussions Small and large group discussions Sing-along Sing-along Sharing work and ideas Sharing work and ideas Poetry Poetry

6. Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom Whole Group Instruction Read Alouds Shared Reading Mini Lessons

7. Language Arts Guided Reading – grouped according to needs Reading in a First Grade Classroom Small Group/Individual

8. Language Arts Independent Reading – “just right” books, quiet reading Reading in a First Grade Classroom Small Group/Individual

9. Language Arts Partner Reading – sharing and book discussions Reading in a First Grade Classroom Small Group/Individual

10. Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom includes: Home reading Just right books

11. Writing in the First Grade Classroom The Writing Workshop

12. Writing in the First Grade Classroom The Mini Lesson

13. Writing in the First Grade Classroom Independent Writing Follows the writing process Most work is in draft form

14. Writing in the First Grade Classroom Sharing and Celebrating

15. Language Arts Word Work (Spelling) in the Word Work (Spelling) in the First Grade Classroom high frequency words – focus on first 50 high frequency words – focus on first 50 strategies such as stretching out and word patterns strategies such as stretching out and word patterns word walls word walls mini lessons mini lessons

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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

22. Important People Art: KathyWilhelmi Music: Laura Earley PE: Carl Lochrin Computers: Patty Sloan Guidance Counselor: Ellen Foley Library: Barb Middleton Chinese: Su Jen Rocovits Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu

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

24. Bits and Pieces Grade level communication Grade level communication Grade level communication Grade level communication Independence Independence Homework Homework Recess and snack Recess and snack

25. Bits and Pieces Parent help Parent help Room parent Room parent Birthdays Birthdays Celebrations Celebrations

26. Childhood is a journey, not a race!

27. Thank you! Any questions?