mrs. gasienica’s first grade welcome!. welcome to first grade!
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Please do not forget to write a special note to your child at the bottom of their letter
at their seat.
Get to know the other parents in the room!
Sign Up for Conferences on the chart paper
Class SubjectsThe subjects we cover in first grade are:
Literacy (reading, writing and spelling) Math Science Social Studies Family Life/Health
Reading and Writing Mini-lesson (10-12 minutes/Read Aloud is separate)
Independent Reading/Writing Individual conferencesMid-workshop interruptionTable conferencesStrategy lessons/Guided reading
Partner work/Reading Based Centers
Share (select a few student to share something you saw they tried or learned)
•Early Intervention Support
Repeated practice is KEY Sight Words
Do not follow rules must be learned Must be automatic
Phonics Relationship between letters and sounds
Like a code – if you know combinations you will learn to decode words
For example: “tion” sounds like /shun/, digraphs, blends, Spelling patterns (word family chunks)
Phonemic Awareness is NOT PHONICS Sounds in words (B/U/G) Understanding that words are made up of sounds Sounds can be grouped together, moved and changed Ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in
words. Prior Knowledge of Subject
Strong picture support One line of print per page Signs, labels, songs, and poems Pattern Books Knows all letter names and SOME sounds Uses pictures to tell stories Illustrations clearly support text Print placement always is consistent
Books have simple patterns Reads independently for 10 minutes Has Book Talks Knows most letter sounds and blends Heavily relies on pictures and print Retells story Illustrations still appear on each page Print placement varies
Identifies basic genres Independent Reading 10-15 minutes Acknowledges punctuation Recognizes sight words and endings Learns and shares info from reading Begins to self-correct Less rhyme and repetition –simple story Clear sequence of events
To be on a “just right”
level… 96% accuracy or higher
Fluent (but what is that?)
Comprehend literally and inferentially
Instructional Spelling White Level (cvc words and vce
patterns) Trick Words Spelling homework notebook
Spelling Inventory Dictation Word Study - Phonics lessons
Math B , D, and S skills (Spiraling
Curriculum) Math Games Typical lesson:
Math Message, Mental Math/Slate Work, Math Boxes(review), Journal Pages (new concept) and Games
Home Links Family Letter Timed Fact Tests Online Resources
Science Harcourt Science Program Hands on science experiments
(investigation) Scientific method Units: Ready, Set, Science Plants and Animals Living Together About Our Earth Weather, Seasons and the Sky
Social Studies All About Me Family/School/Community States through Flat Stanley Map and Globe skills Holidays/Traditions/Cultures Character Education Historical Events
Miscellaneous All Notices: envelope with: what it is, child’s
name and 1G (please cut off tear offs!) Conferences: December and March Report Cards: December, March and June Please call in absences/late (front door) Send note to teacher for any changes in pick
up Scholastic Books – please send checks Class Trips -TBA Circus Arts - Performance Date? Birthdays (make plans in advance with
teacher) Webpage – notes, reminders, etc. Emails ([email protected]) Lunch Orders
Behavior Plan Respect Table Stars Individual Stop Lights
1 Warning – Black 2 Warnings – Green 3 Warnings – Yellow 4 Warnings – Red (note home/office visit)
Happy Calls/Notes
Homework Reading Calendar (initial each night) Spelling Menu Math Home Links (math side in folder) Completed independently and then
reviewed by parent – Name on top Please note any difficulty Homework will be differentiated as the
year progresses