Welcome 3A Families!

• Find your child’s desk and have a seat.• Feel free to get up and

look around the room at the work we have done.

We will begin shortly. Thank you for being here!

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Wu laoshi’s Third Grade Class

ABOUT WU LAOSHI

OUR CURRICULUM

Overview-Curriculum map

OUR CURRICULUM

Chinese Language Arts (CLA) 1. Textbook 2. Materials: a. Vocabulary workbook b. Character writing workbook d. Reading journal e. Composition book f. Character dictation book 3. Pinyin 4. Dictionary

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PINYIN

nǐ hǎo 你 好 [how do you do; how are you; hello]

OUR CURRICULUM

Chinese Culture Integration 1. Classic Tang Poetry 2. Popular Chinese Sayings and Proverbs 3. Cultural Knowledge and Activities

OUR CURRICULUM

Singapore Math1. Problem solving-Model drawing2. Materials: a. Workbook b. Practice packet by unit c. Worksheets3. MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) in April

EXPAPLE

+ Sam is 145 cm tall. He is 28 cm shorter than Eric. WHAT IS Eric’s height?

8 steps Model drawing1. Read the entire question2. Who3. What4. Draw unit bars5. Read sentence by sentence6.Question mark7.Math computation8. Complete answer( A complete sentence)

OUR CURRICULUM

Science and Social Studies 1. Based on Core Knowledge curriculum 2. Materials: a. Teacher developed texts and workbook by unit b. Science kits 3. Field trips: a. Minnesota Zoo b. Planetarium c. Minnesota History Center

ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM

– English (Mrs.Gill)-Mondays-Firdays– English (Mr.Morris)-Thursdays– Music (Mrs. Riha and Mrs.Jhou) – Mondays,

Fridays– P.E. (Mrs. Totall) – Tuesdays, Thursdays– Art (Mrs.Bryam) – Wendesdays

ASSESSMENT

English Reading and Math 1. NWEA: Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 2. MCA: April 2014

Chinese Reading/Writing and Math 1. One achievement test per subject

per trimester: End of term exams 2. Unit tests: all subject areas 3. Weekly character quizzes (on

Thurdays)

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS

Purpose a. Reinforce concepts learned b. Practice targeting academic skills c. Learn to take responsibility

Homework should be… a. Completed and turned in daily b. Corrected and turned in the next day for re-check

CHARACTER WRITING EXPECTATIONS

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

1. Always Try 2. Do Your Best 3. Cooperate and Help Others 4. Respect People and Property 5. Manage Yourself

CLASS PHILOSOPHY

1. Speak Chinese in the classroom

2. Always have a positive attitude

3. Be prepared when class begins, be a good listener and complete assignments on time

4. Treat others the way you would like to be treated (Respect yourself and others)

POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES

Happy Gram HomeDaily PraiseSticker Golden ticketsStationeryTHE JOY OF LEARNING!

IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK A RULE

1st Time Verbal Warning2nd Time Time out in classroom 3rd Time Time out in buddy classroom 4rd Time Teacher and student conference 5rd Time Parent contact

HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN THIRD GRADE?

1. Check your child’s homework and sign the planner daily.2. Help your child with Math homework (English math terms, word problems).3. Reserve 30 minutes English reading time and 15 minutes Chinese reading time every night.4. Communicate your child’s needs with the teacher

COMMUNICATION

+ Classroom Page+ Password: 2014newyinghua

+ E-mail: cheng-chieh-wu@yinghuaacademy.org

Q & A

Questions for the whole group

Individual questions please email to cheng-chieh.wu@yinghuaacademy.org I’m happy to talk with you more about your questions and concerns.