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First Grade 101First Grade 101First Grade 101First Grade 101
IntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductions•Mrs. RolloMrs. Rollo
•Mrs. BelserMrs. Belser•Mrs. FridayMrs. Friday
BEE BindersIntroduction
Testing• Developmental Reading
Assessment (DRA)• Administered
beginning/middle/end of year• Results discussed at
Parent/Teacher conferences– We will begin scheduling conferences
after the DRA window closes.
Reading Goals• Reading Goals
– Middle of year - DRA Level F or higher– End of year – DRA Level I or higher
Fluency Goals– End of year – 40 words/minute or
higher
Reading GroupsFlexible Groups
• We will see students in small groups during the week
• Focus lessons covering phonics, fluency, and comprehension
• Lessons are specific to group needs• Different book each lesson• Reading Homework / Reading Log
Phonics Program– Daily Word Work includes:– Phonograms– Handwriting– Spelling
Workshop Model
What is it??
The Workshop Model• Opening• The teacher begins with a mini lesson on a
specific teaching point.• Work Time• Students are actively engaged.
• Closing• Students share their learning and thinking.
Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
The Reading and Writing Workshop model creates an environment where students are actively engaged in reading and writing activities. They self select texts, read independently or with a buddy, meet in small groups, talk about their reading and most importantly practice “real” reading behaviors. During writer’s workshop students are creating authentic pieces of writing and conferencing with their teacher on specific areas needing instruction.
Math Workshop
Math WorkshopNumber Corner and Investigations/Envisions
During 1st grade we focus on children gaining an understanding of number sense.
Time, money, counting, writing equations are the focus of our daily Number Corner meeting.
Problem Solving is taught during Target the Question and Math Workshop.
Science
Science Inquiry
• PETS Matter: measurement, capacity, temperature and mass
• Identify living/nonliving• Magnets• Rocks and soil• Weather • Life Cycle• Space
Social Studies
Social Studies integrated during
Language Arts• Citizenship• United States and Texas
anthem/flag/pledge• United States and Texas landmarks &
symbols• Maps• Timelines• Famous Americans
Social Studies Objectives Continued…
• Texas flag/pledge/song• Texas landmarks & symbols• Abraham Lincoln• George Washington• Calendars
Report Cards
Progress Reports• Sent out the third week of the six
weeks• Begins 2nd six weeks for 1st grade• Please sign & return ASAP• If you would like a conference,
please mark the box at the bottom of the progress report
Report Cards• Report Cards will begin the end of
the 2nd six weeks.• 1st grade students do receive
numerical grades.• Students will receive re teaching
for any grade below 70%.
Behavior
Behavior System• Blue/Green/Yellow/Red• Yellow or red lights count against Eagles in
Flight• Four or more yellow or red lights will disqualify
the student from Eagles in Flight • SOAR• Daily behavior is recorded on the behavior
calendar in your child’s daily folder• Class rewards
Homework
Reading HomeworkMonday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
nights• Please read for at least 20 minutes• Please have your child reread the book
until they are fluently reading the book• Please continue to read aloud to your
child
Additional Homework• 100 High Frequency Words• Handwriting• Weekly Math Homework
Website• Haslet Homepage• Fluency Section• Fun Websites• Blog• Calendar
Thanks for all you do to help your child be
successful at school!