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Welcome! First Grade Curriculum Night

Please sign up on the side table for a fall conference time. Remember to fill out and take a reminder sheet with you!. Welcome! First Grade Curriculum Night. 2014-2015. “ Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort ” -Theodore Roosevelt.

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Welcome! First Grade Curriculum Night

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  1. Please sign up on the side table for a fall conference time. Remember to fill out and take a reminder sheet with you! Welcome!First Grade Curriculum Night 2014-2015

  2. “Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort” -Theodore Roosevelt “Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way .” - George Evans

  3. Contact Information jbersky@sd308.org 630-636-3741 Wolf’s Crossing Office: 630-636-3700 Attendance: 630-636-3701

  4. A little about me… • Teaching background • Education • UofI • NIU • National Louis • Family

  5. Bersky’s Behavior Plan Rules in 1B • Be safe • Be helpful • Be kind • Be respectful • Be your BEST! Behavior Management • Individual • Behavior chart • Daily Behavior Chart • Whole class pom-poms – pj day tomorrow!

  6. A day in the life of a first grader 1B

  7. Reading • Reading A-Z and RAZ Kids • Small reading groups that are fluid and can be changed as needed. • All students are assessed on their reading level at least 3 times throughout the year. • Skills and strategies that we work on are: Sequencing, Comprehension, Predictions, Inferences, Evaluating, Questioning, Summarizing, Compare and Contrast, and Monitoring and Clarifying. • Baggie Books will be starting soon. These are sent home every day. More information will come home soon!

  8. Daily 5"The Daily Five" is a way of structuring the reading block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks • 3 Ways to Read a Book • Read the Pictures • Read the Words • Retell the Story • Read to Self • Read to Someone • Work on Writing • Word Work • Listen to Reading

  9. Spelling/Word Study • Spelling Words • Weekly spelling words, which will be tested at the end of the week. Students who spell all words correctly on the pre-test will be given a list of “challenge” words. • Sight Words (High-frequency Words) • Must be read in 3 seconds to be considered a “sight word” • 103 Words • Words Their Way • A word study program differentiated to allow students to study letter and sound patterns at their individual spelling level. • Word sorts and activities will be done at school. Practice, practice, practice!

  10. Writing • Writing will focus on using invented spelling (Kid Writing) with an emphasis on spelling Word Wall Words and sight words correctly. • Students will also work on writing informational, narrative, and opinion pieces using graphic organizers, correct grammar, and correct punctuation.

  11. Handwriting • Please practice at home! • Starting at the top and working on correct letter formation • Placing letters correctly on lines • Proper spacing between words

  12. MathMy Math • We will focus on the following areas: • Counting and Number Sense • Addition and Subtraction wtihin 10 • Addition and Subtraction within 20 • Two-Digit Place Value • Addition and Subtracation within 100 • Time, Measurement & Data • Geometry • Planet Turtle • Nightly homework

  13. Science and Social Studies • 3 science units • Balance and Motion • Properties • Butterflies • Social Studies focuses on community, traditions, people in the world, holidays, and good citizenship.

  14. Other Loose Ends Homework Materials Coming Home Binder Behavior chart Friday folders E-mail updates and newsletters Student of the week • Math Homework • Baggie Books • Reading each night • Practicing spelling words • Optional monthly calendars • Difficulties

  15. Birthday Treats and Snack Time • Birthday Treats • We will celebrate your child’s birthday in our classroom. However, no edible treats are allowed. If you would like to send a treat please send things like pencils, stickers, bookmarks, etc. • Snack Time • We will eat snack each afternoon in our classroom. This needs to be a healthy fresh fruit or vegetable snack (apples, carrots, etc.) Please try to avoid sending snacks that require the use of a utensil. Thank You!

  16. Art, Music, PE, LRC • Students will earn a grade for Art, Music, and PE. There are assessments that they will complete in these classes. If you have a specific question about something that is done during specials please contact that teacher. PE: Mrs. Brown Art: Mrs. Brown Music: Mrs. Tannahill LRC: Mrs. Mahoney Your child needs to wear or bring in a pair of gym shoes for PE every Wed., Thurs., and Fri.

  17. Take Home • Take Home • ABC’s of 1st grade • Key Ideas on the Common Core • Stuck on a Word • Finding Right Fit Books • Handwriting Template • Understanding invented spelling

  18. Miscellaneous • Web Page http://mysite.oswego308.org/schools/WC/staff.asp?EID=2756 • If you are interested in volunteering please check out volunteer spot. • Any time there is a different way your child will be going home, PLEASE send a note to school! • Please pitch in • Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up on the side table.

  19. Thank You for Coming!

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