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Taipei American School

Taipei American School. Grade 4 Open House. Welcome to the 4 th Grade!. Introductions. Mr. Jones a nd…. The Class!. Overview. Philosophy & Learning Environment Curriculum and Assessment Homework and Communication Nuts and Bolts Questions. Philosophy.

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Taipei American School

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  1. Taipei American School Grade 4 Open House

  2. Welcome to the 4th Grade!

  3. Introductions Mr. Jones and…

  4. The Class!

  5. Overview • Philosophy & Learning Environment • Curriculum and Assessment • Homework and Communication • Nuts and Bolts • Questions

  6. Philosophy • Each child is an individual with unique talents and learning needs • Student-centered • Opportunity and encouragement for students to take risks, solve problems, make decisions, discover and take ownership of their own learning • Clear and open communication • Partnership between school and home

  7. TAS Values • Responsibility • Respect • Honesty • Kindness • Courage

  8. Character Education: Best Self, Best Work, Best World • Read Aloud books with class discussions • Whole-school assemblies • Citizenship unit in social studies • Applying values to the greater world

  9. Students are encouraged to: • Be independent, responsible, and motivated learners. • Be an active, involved member of our classroom community. • Be respectful and kind in all settings around the school. • Be honest and learn from mistakes. • Cooperate and work together. • Set personal and academic goals. • Always try their best.

  10. Curriculum: Everything that happens at school • Life Skills Curriculum • Problem Solving • Cooperation • Goal Setting • Critical Thinking • Academic Curriculum • Math • Science • Social Studies • Language Arts

  11. What are employers looking for?LIFE SKILLS • 11. Detail oriented • 12. Leadership skills • 13. Self-confidence • 14. Friendly/outgoing personality • 15. Tactfulness • 16. Well-mannered/polite • 17. GPA (3.0 or better) • 18. Creativity • 19. Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker • Sense of humor 1. Communication skills (verbal & written) 2. Honesty/integrity 3. Teamwork skills (works well with others) 4. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 5. Motivation/initiative 6. Strong work ethic 7. Analytical skills 8. Flexibility/adaptability 9. Computer skills 10. Organizational skills Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers

  12. Life Skills Curriculum • Class meetings • Regular sharing and discussion • Presentations • Learning how to live the TAS values • Organizing homework • Developing self-reliance in independent work • Problem solving • Cooperative groups and partner activities • Learning to assess own work and skills • Setting goals for learning

  13. Academic Curriculum • Science • Electricity and Magnetism • Environments • The Solid Earth • Social Studies • Citizenship • Geography and Economics of Trade • Language Arts • Reading • Writing • Speaking and Listening • Word Study Math • Math Connects • Supplements for • Support/Extension

  14. Language Arts • Reading • Purpose: • To foster a lifelong love of reading!  Readers will develop the skills and desire to tackle any text. • Structure: • Student choice of books • Organized units of study to deepen comprehension • Mini-lessons, independent reading, teacher conferences, guided reading groups, partner and group sharing • Tools:   • Reading Log • Reader’s Notebook • Book Bin • Assessment: • Individual reading assessments • Oral and written reflections about books

  15. Writing Purpose: To foster a lifelong love of writing!  Writers will develop the skills to communicate clearly for any situation or purpose. Structure: • Student choice of topics for writing • Organized units of study • Independence throughout the writing process (Pre-writing, drafting, revision, editing, publication) • 6 traits of writing: Ideas, organization, voice, sentence fluency, word choice, conventions • Mini-lessons, independent writing, teacher conferences, partner and group sharing Tools: • Writer’s Notebook Assessment: • Rubrics and notes track progress through each unit of study

  16. Reading and Writing Units of Study Reading Writing • Building a Reading Life • Following Characters into Meaning • Nonfiction Reading: Using Text Structures to Comprehend Expository, Narrative & Hybrid Nonfiction • Fantasy Book Clubs • Nonfiction Research Projects • Interpretation Text Sets • Test Prep • Informational Reading • Social Issue Book Clubs • Raising the Level of Personal Narrative Writing • Realistic Fiction • Informational Writing: Looking at Expository Text Structure • Fantasy • Informational Writing: Reading Research & Writing in the Content Areas • Poetry • Test Prep • Personal Essay • Memoir

  17. Word Study Purpose: To develop strategies to spell, understand, and use unfamiliar words Structure:  • Organized units of study that explore concepts and patterns • Word Sorts focus on spelling or meaning patterns • Differentiated by area of need Tools: • Word Study Notebook • Dictionary (online is OK) Assessment: • Inventory to track progress through units of study and over the course of the year

  18. Speaking and Listening • Group and partner sharing • Morning meetings • Oral Presentations • Story Telling • Working Together • Following Directions

  19. Talk Strategies • Talk strategies empower students to have conversations that will increase student learning. • We teach talk strategies to: • Give students a way into conversations • Hold students accountable for what is said in class • Grow ideas together- 23 heads are better than one! • Talk strategies include: • Clarifying, elaborating, questioning, piggy-backing, etc…

  20. ESL Program ESL students are in Mr. Boepple’s, Mrs. Fox’s, Mr. Jones’, and Ms. Sandler’s classes. The program focuses on developing our ESL students’ academic language. The close collaboration between the homeroom teacher and the ESL teacher benefits all students. Please contact Ms. Ann Lee (leea@tas.edu.tw) if you have any questions or concerns regarding our ESL program.

  21. Math The Grade Four Mathematics Curriculum is based on the Washington State math standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Focal Points, which are key mathematical ideas for future math success. Washington State Math Standards http://www.k12.wa.us/mathematics/default.aspx

  22. Unit topics include: • Use Place Value to Represent Whole Numbers • Solve Addition and Subtraction Problems • Organize, Display and Interpret Data • Apply Multiplication and Division Facts • Describe Algebraic Patterns • Multiply by One-Digit Numbers • Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers • Divide by One-Digit Numbers • Problem Solving • Measure Length, Area, and Temperature • Measure Capacity, Weight, and Volume • Describe and Compare Fractions • Use Place Value to Represent Decimals • Rounding Decimals

  23. The major resource for our math program is Math Connects. Highlights include: • A mastery-based approach vs. spiral • Differentiated instruction options for teachers • More problem solving opportunities for students ***In addition to Math Connects resources, teachers will use supplemental materials to support or extend student learning.***

  24. Online Resources for Students and Family • Computational skills practice • Manipulative programs • Practice quizzes • Tutorials • A math glossary in 14 languages • Access to the student textbook Math Connects website http://www.mhschool.com/math/mathconnects

  25. Foss Science Students learn about scientific process through hands-on investigations which include: • Hypotheses • Observations • Drawing Conclusions Each investigation consists of vocabulary, readings, questions, and I-Checks.

  26. Science Electricity and Magnetism Students will: • Construct a simple compass and use it to detect magnetic effects • Investigate current electricity and circuits • Explore series and parallel circuits • Use electricity to make an electromagnet • Build a simple telegraph system

  27. Electrical Engineering: Designing Alarm Circuits • Integrates engineering with science topics and technology concepts (STEM) • Apply the engineering design process • Apply science and math in engineering • Encourages creative problem solving skills • Understand the role of materials and their properties in engineering solutions

  28. Science: • Environments • Students will: • Learn the relationship between organisms and their environments • Understand the connections among all living things

  29. Science: • Solid Earth • Students will: • Learn the properties of rocks and minerals and reflect on the processes that formed them • Understand how weathering reshapes the Earth’s surface. • Investigate how landscapes influence people and populations. • .

  30. Social Studies Unit One: Citizenship In this unit students will understand: • Citizens have rights and responsibilities. • Governments are organized differently. • Governments create rules to protect the rights of citizens. • Citizens are affected by the levels of participation in their communities. (Voting, etc.)

  31. Social Studies Unit Two: Geography and Economics of Trade In this unit students will explore the history of trade as it relates to a country's geography and natural resources, as well as to its people’swants and needs.

  32. Common Assessments • Math • Unit Pre Tests and End of Unit Tests • Basic Facts Speed Tests • Reading • DRA Reading Inventory • Writing • Holistic Writing Samples • WrAP

  33. Spelling • DSA Spelling Inventory • Science • Unit Pre Tests and End of Unit Tests • Anecdotal Notes • On going observations of students • ERB-CPT4 • Educational Records Bureau Testing

  34. Homework Policy • 60 minutes including reading and Mandarin • Monday through Thursday • Reinforces classroom learning • Develops positive work habits and responsibility • Reading, Writing, and Mathematics • It is the student’s responsibility to log reading each night.

  35. Nuts and Bolts (Handout) • Reporting to Parents • Grade 4 Events • Specials Schedule • Feedback Form • Room Parent • Medications • Absences / Tardies • After School Plan • Lunch Room Procedures

  36. Communication • Homework planner • Email me at jonesz@tas.edu.tw • Leave a message at the office

  37. What can I do? Reading Logs How? 1 hour 10 Hours Why? jonesz@tas.edu.tw

  38. What Else Can I Do? • Room Parents • Field Trips • Work Together

  39. Let’s have a great year!

  40. Your Questions…

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