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First Grade Curriculum Night 2014. October 2nd, 2014 Mrs. Cindy Alligood. Class Expectations:. The 5 B ’ s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Kind Be a Hard Worker. Rewards and Consequences:. Rewards Small Group: Table points Individual: DoJo points - Pins
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First GradeCurriculum Night 2014 October 2nd, 2014 Mrs. Cindy Alligood
Class Expectations: The 5 B’s Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Kind Be a Hard Worker
Rewards and Consequences: • Rewards • Small Group: Table points • Individual: DoJo points - Pins • Consequences • Moving pins • Write a note home
Specials Schedule: • A Week • Monday - Art • Tuesday - Writing Guidance • Wednesday - Library • Thursday - PE (Please wear tennis shoes) • Friday - Music • B Week • Monday - Art • Tuesday - Guidance • Wednesday - Technology • Thursday - PE (Please wear tennis shoes) • Friday - Music
Daily Schedule 8:15 MES News 8:30 Guided Reading 9:15 Restroom Break & Snack 9:30 -10:20 TDR/ Word Work/Writing 10:20-11:05 Encore 11:05 Bathroom Break 11:20-12:00 Lunch & Restroom 12:00-1:15 Math & Math activities 1:15-1:50 Recess 1:50-2:35 Science/Social Studies 2:40 Begin Dismissal
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/
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
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
Retelling Elements (Fiction): • Setting • Characters (Development) • Plot and Events • Problem / Solution • Author’s Purpose • Connection
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
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)
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.”
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
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)
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)
Math Assessments • Quarterly Written Math Tests • Performance Tasks • Teacher Observations
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.
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
Home and School Communication: • Progress/Interim Reports • Report Cards • Conferences • Talk to us!
Miscellaneous: • Field trips: • Children’s Museum (November 4th or 5th) • Mrs. Hanes’ Cookie Factory January • Dan Nichols Farm (April) • Two Classroom Parties- Winter Workshop & End of Year Celebration • Birthday treats best at lunch! • (please send treats that are store bought )
