Welcome to Grade 1 Curriculum Night

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A little bit about me...

Inquirer

Balanced

Risk-taker

Caring

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A little bit about Tim...

Inquirer

Balanced

Caring

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Welcome & IntroductionWritten CurriculumKey RoutinesHome LearningKey Dates & EventsPortfolios: ChalkTalkQuestions

This Evening’s Overview:

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Learning Intention: To become more familiar with the Grade 1 Programme.

Success Criteria:

I can locate curriculum documents and important information on the class blog

I can talk about the learning outcomes in Grade 1 with my child

I am familiar with important routines and events in Grade 1

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Take a moment ...

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Written Curriculum: The Grade One Programme

“Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.”

(‘Concept to Classroom’ -Thirteen ed online)

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The Grade 1 Programme

Units of Inquiry

Language

Mathematics

Specialists -Performing Arts, P.E., Chinese studies

I.T.

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Units of Inquiry

1. Who We Are

Relationships

6. How We Organize Ourselves

Leisure Time

2. Where We Are In Place and Time

Tools for Exploration

4. How The World Works

Animals & Survival

5. How We Express Ourselves

Interpreting and communicating through art

3. Sharing The Planet

Water as a resource

Text

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1B’s World of Learning: Programme Overview

1B’s Blog

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1B’s Blog

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1B’s Blog

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Sample Learning Intentions for Units of Inquiry

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Language

Oral Communication: Listening & Speaking

Reading

Writing

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A Balanced Approach to Reading

Learning to Enjoy Reading

-literature centers-shared reading-reading logs

Learning Through Reading

-research during units of inquiry

Learning About Reading

- decoding-comprehension

strategies

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Reading: Decoding

using picture cuessounding outreading onrereadingthinking about what makes sense

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Reading Comprehension Strategies

PredictingMaking ConnectionsVisualizingQuestioningInferring

I think that means (ITTM)

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Balanced Approach to Writing

Learning About Writing-text forms, purpose and audience, processes and strategies, conventions

Learning to Enjoy Writing

-journal writing, free writing, emails, letters, cards

Learning Through Writing

-writing during units of inquiry (note-taking,

written responses and reflections)

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This is a writing sample from the beginning of the

year.

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This is a piece of writing by the same child towards the end of the year!The ideas make sense and flow. The student is using some conventions and spelling correctly.

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Examples of Learning Intentions in Language

Reading

Handwriting Word Study/Spelling

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Red: “Must have’s” in their writing

Blue: Questions to ask themselves

Black: Optional features

Samples of Success Criteria for Writing

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Where do these learning intentions come from?

1B’s Blog

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1B’s Blog

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Mathematics

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Mathematics in the PYP @ CDNIS

At CDNIS math is taught/learnt everyday.

Integrated - within UoIs supporting the Central Idea and Lines of Inquiry

Stand Alone - PYP Math Scope & Sequence Strands

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Mathematics in the PYP

NumberPattern & FunctionShape & SpaceMeasurementData Handling

5 Strands Learning Math model

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Sharing prior knowledge, using manipulatives to show what is known, asking questions for inquiry, goal setting, active learning

Transferring understanding into symbols, making connections, reflecting, using mathematical vocabulary

Practical hands-on applications, problem solving, investigations, presenting new mathematical knowledge

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Recent research shows that learning mathematics requires an active learning process in which students build meaning through

interaction with manipulatives and conversations with others.

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Examples of Learning Intentions in Mathematics

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Where do these learning intentions come from?

1B’s Blog

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Math @ Home Kits

• the kit contains a variety of math resources and manipulatives to support learning and ‘doing’ math at home. • useful for math-related Home Learning

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Assessment and Reporting Timeline

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Chalktalk!

Use the questions at each table as a starting point to think about portfolios.

Record your ideas on the sticky notes at the table.

Feel free to read each other’s comments but SHHHH...let your writing instrument do the talking!

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Routines: Morning1. Unpack your

bag.

4. Write the morning message in your diary.

2. Hand in any notes or forms.

3. Choose a new book.

5. Read or draw quietly while you wait for Mr. Tim or Ms. Cheung to

sign your diary.6. Put you things back into

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Routines: Class Timetable

1B’s Blog39

Routines: Classroom Management

Class GoalsPositive FeedbackBehaviour Traffic Light

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Key Dates and Events

Where to find them...

*1B’s Spotlight: May 29 @ 9:30

*1B’s Assembly: March 21 @ 10:10

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How you can help at home

Look at 1B’s website for up-to-date information about the teaching and learning programme and things you can do at home (Updates & Learning Links)

Check your child’s diary and folder each day

Develop your child’s independence

Celebrate your child’s successes & focus on his/her strengths

Promote a love of reading by reading to and with your child every day

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1B’s Class Website

Have you subscribed to our blog

yet?

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Reflect...

Learning Intention: To become more familiar with the Grade 1 Programme.

Success Criteria:

I can locate curriculum documents and important information on the class blog

I can talk about the learning outcomes in Grade 1 with my child

I am familiar with important routines and events in Grade 1

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Questions?45

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!

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