Agenda
• Introductions• Language Arts• Math• Social Studies • Science• Reporting to Parents• Bits and Pieces• Gathering in Library
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)
Speaking and Listening
• Listening behaviors• Speaking • Small and large group discussions• Sing-a-long• Sharing work and ideas• Poetry
Language Arts
Reading in a First Grade Classroom includes:
• Read Aloud
• Guided reading
• Partner reading
• Independent reading
Writing in a First Grade classroom includes:
•Writing Workshop
•Interactive Writing
•Word Work
•Handwriting
Language Arts
Language Arts• Word Work in the
• First Grade Classroom
• whole group/small group/individual• high frequency words• stretching out• mini lessons• focusing on patterns
Math
Everyday Mathematics Operations and Computation Numeration Patterns, Functions and Algebra Data and Chance Measurement Geometry
Math
Components of the Math ProgramJournal I and IIMath boxes - review of conceptsPartner GamesExplorationsHome Links
MathHome Links
• Promote family involvement• Encourage communication of math
concepts• Provide students with a review of
concepts covered in class
Social Studies and Science:Integrated Studies
Major themes: All About Me Balance and Motion Fairy Tales Plants Neighborhood Insects
Social Studies and Science:Integrated Studies
Major themes: All About Me Balance and Motion Fairy Tales Plants Neighborhood Insects
Important People
Art: Elise Chen
Music: Laura Earley
PE: Joyce WhalenComputers: Patty Sloan
Guidance Counselor:
Ellen Foley
Library: Barb Middleton
Chinese: Alice Hsia Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu Andy Lee
Reporting to Parents• Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences-
October and March• Report Cards- December and June• Teachers are available anytime by
appointment
Bits and Pieces
• Grade level communication• Independence• Homework• Cafeteria - menu• Recess and snack