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Chingshin Elementary & Middle SchoolBilingual Program – 2015 Fall Semester
206 義 ClassSaturday Sept. 5, 2015
Ms. Becca Chang
Overview• About me• Educational philosophy • Teaching Resources• Curriculum Structure• Grading and assessments • Classroom Expectations• How you can help • Contact information• Questions
About me• From Vancouver, Canada• Graduated from UBC with
B.A. • Major in English Literature,
minor in Economics• TESL Certificate with
Practicum• Likes to swim, read
Educational Philosophy • Responsibility and respect• Respect each student’s
uniqueness and strengths• Promote curiosity and risk-
taking• Curiosity drives active
learning• Open learning
Teaching Resources
Treasures Grade 2 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill): Reading, Writing, Grammar
Treasures CD-ROM (optional, but recommended!)
Online:http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/nationalwww.brainpop.com
Curriculum Structure
• 4 units for the year• each unit has 4 themes• spend 2 weeks per theme
Grading and Assessments
Treasures Grade 2Midterm Final
Quizzes 20% 20%
Writing Projects 10% 10%
Homework & Assignments 15% 15%
Participation 10% 10%
Responsibility 5% 5%
Tests 40% 40%
Quizzes (20%)
• Given on every other Friday (10th day of the theme) • Will test grammar, spelling and vocabulary found in
each unit• Will be reviewed in class
In a dictionary, which word comes after carefully but before groan? a) doorb) lettucec) petd) tomorrow
Write a sentence with one of the vocabulary words.____________________________________________________________
TomorrowGroanExcitedWhisperCarefullyDifferent
Writing Projects (10%)
• Will be given at the end of each unit
• Practice creative writing
Homework & Assignments (15%)
• Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Practice Book• Homework will be written in the
communication book and will be online• Signed by parents
Participation (10%)• Encourages students
to take charge of their learning
• Self assessment and teacher assessment
Responsibility (5%)
• Students need to learn to take responsibility for their actions
• Finish and hand in homework on time• Ask parents to review and sign homework
Tests (40%)
• Will follow school schedule (during October and December)• Dates to be announced
Classroom Expectations
• Open-minded• Active learning• Curious• Be respectful• Be honest• Be responsible
How You Can Help
• Help your child preview and review reading• Read communication book to get updates
from me • Sign homework and help with corrections• Encourage them to read and practice speaking
English at home• *Let me know if your child is struggling with
anything*
Contact Information
Becca Chang• write in communication
book or via email• Email:
Sabrina Hsiao• write in communication
book or via email• Email :
Questions?
Before you go…
1. Child’s number 2. Write down something about your child and put it into the Question Box! (Chinese or English is ok!!)
