First Grade Curriculum Night 2013

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First GradeCurriculum Night 2013

• September 30th, 2013
• Mrs. Janet Fulp
• Mrs. Becky Hepler

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Class Expectations

• The 5 Bs
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• Be Kind
• Be a Hard Worker

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Rewards and Consequences

• Rewards
• Small Group Table points
• Individual pennies (2nd semester)
• Consequences

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Specials Schedule

• 6 day rotation
• Day 1 Writing/Guidance
• Day 2 Art
• Day 3 Music
• Day 4 PE
• Day 5 Media
• Day 6 Tech

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Daily Schedule
815 MES News 840 Shared reading word
work 930 Restroom Break 930 -1020 Guided
reading/Writing 1020-1105 Encore 1105 Snack
1115-1215 Math 1215-1245 Writing/math
extension 1248-118 Lunch 135-205 Recess 215
-245 Science/Social Studies 245 Begin
Dismissal
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Common Core

• The standards are designed to be robust and
  relevant to the real world, reflecting the
  knowledge and skills that our young people need
  for success in college and careers. With American
  students fully prepared for the future, our
  communities will be best positioned to compete
  successfully in the global economy.
• The standards are rigorous, require application
  of knowledge, and provide a foundation for later
  success in middle and high school.
• The standards are aligned from kindergarten
  through high school.
• To learn more and view the common core standards
  visit the following website
• http//www.corestandards.org/

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The Literacy Program

• Imagine It! series
• 1. Guided Reading Working in individualized
  groups
• 2. Phonics/ Writing Mini-Lessons/ Teacher
  Directed Reading
• 3. Self-Selected Reading (D.I.R.T)
• 4. Writing
• 5. Spelling

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Reading Program

• Determine Reading Level through TRC (text reading
  comprehension
• Teach small groups based on Instructional Reading
  Level
• Take home reading based on Independent Reading
  Level

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Retelling Elements (Fiction)

• Setting
• Characters (Development)
• Plot and Events
• Problem / Solution
• Authors Purpose
• Connection

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Retelling Elements (Nonfiction)

• Organization- discuss text features (headings,
  titles, diagrams, table of contents, glossary,
  index, captions)
• Main Idea/ Details
• Vocabulary
• What did you learn?
• Connection/extension

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How you can help with reading at home

• Take home reading independent reading level
• Make it ENJOYABLE!
• Prompt for strategies
• Put the work on the child
• COMPREHENSION authentic retelling discussion
  (retelling hand)

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• Before the Read
• Look at the pictures before reading the story.
• When your child is stuck, say
• Look at the picture.
• What would make sense? (meaning)
• Does that sound right? (grammar)
• Does that look right? (Do the letters match
• the word?)
• Read it again and get your mouth ready for the
• first sound.
• Look for a chunk you know? (groups of letters)
• Try something, and keep reading for more
• information.
• Reread the sentence.

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Writing

• Types of writing covered in first grade
• Observational and Recount/Narrative
• Explanatory
• Opinion
• Our writing program consists of
• Writing journal
• Mini-lessons 5-10 minutes
• Writing workshop

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How you can help with writing at home

• High frequency words (known in a few seconds-
  flashcards, etc.)
• Authentic and engaging writing activities
• Grocery list
• Letters/emails
• Scrap booking
• Standard and Temporary Spelling
• SPELLING list provided from county and Imagine
  It! (Spelling Homework)

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Math Highlighted Topics

• Number Sense (place value/representing numbers
  in multiple ways)
• Equations and equalities
• Math Facts and Math Families
• Geometric Shapes
• Addition / subtraction concepts
• Time (analog and digital) / Calendar language
• Fractions (whole/half/fourths)

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Math Assessments

• Quarterly Written Math Tests
• Performance Tasks
• Teacher Observations

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• Level 1 Students performing at this level do
  not exhibit sufficient mastery of first grade
  knowledge and skills successfully to complete
  most assignments.
• Level 2 Students performing at this level
  demonstrate inconsistent mastery of knowledge and
  skills.
• Level 3 Students at this level consistently
  demonstrate mastery of grade level concepts and
  skills.
• Level 4 Students at this level consistently
  perform in a manner that is clearly beyond the
  grade-level requirements and expectations.

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Homework

• Take Home Reading Write title of book and sign
  planners every night
• Spelling words will be listed in planner each
  week test each Friday
• Math homework Weekly math sheet sent home

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Home and School Communication

• Planners/Behavior Log
• Progress/Interim Reports
• Report Cards
• Conferences
• Talk to us!

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Miscellaneous

• Field trips
• Dan Nicholas Park (Oct. 9th)
• Childrens Theater (Oct. 25th)
• Mrs. Hanes Cookie Factory (Jan. 14th)
• Childrens Museum (April 24th)
• Two Classroom Parties- Winter Workshop End of
  Year Celebration
• Birthday treats best at lunch!
• (please send treats that are store bought ?)

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Questions and Answers
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Thank you for coming out tonight!Mrs. Fulp and
Mrs. Hepler