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Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School

Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School. 2007- 2008. 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

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Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School

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  1. Grade 1Open HouseTaipei American School 2007- 2008

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

  3. 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)

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

  5. Language Arts Speaking and Listening • Morning Meeting • Small and large group discussions • Sing-a-long • Sharing work and ideas

  6. Language Arts Reading • Read Aloud • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Buddy Reading • Just Right Books • Home Reading

  7. Writing Language Arts • Writing Workshop • Independent Writing • Word Work • Handwriting

  8. Language Arts Word Work • High frequency words •  Stretching out • Word walls • Mini lessons • Focusing on patterns

  9. Language Arts Handwriting • Correct letter formation • Upper/lower case letters

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

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

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

  13. Math • Home Links • Promote family involvement • Encourage communication of math concepts • Provide students with a review of concepts covered in class

  14. Social Studies and Science:Integrated Studies Major themes: • All About Me • Balance and Motion • Fairy Tales • Plants • Neighborhood • Insects

  15. Specialists Music: Laura Earley Library: Barb Middleton Important People Computers: Patty Sloan PE: Julie Strait Chinese: Alice Hsia Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu Andy Lee Guidance Counselor: Ellen Foley Art: Elise Chen

  16. Reporting to Parents • Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences- October and March • Report Cards- December and June • Teachers are available anytime by appointment

  17. Bits and Pieces • Grade level communication • Independence • Homework • Cafeteria - menu • Recess and snack

  18. Bits and Pieces • Volunteers • Room parent • Birthdays • Celebrations • Good Choice Award Parties

  19. Childhood is a journey, not a race.

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