First Grade
Reading Initiative
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Reading: Literature
Reading: Informational Text
Foundational Skills
Language: Vocabulary
Reading Initiative
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Smaller class size
Grouped heterogeneously
Differentiation
Literacy centers
Student collaboration
Reading Initiative Homework
• Read nightly
• Written work may be assigned to
be completed at home
• Sign reading calendar every night
• All reading materials must be
returned each day!
Writer’s Workshop
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Narrative
Informative/Explanatory
Opinion
Writing: Process, Production, & Research
Use of Language
Spelling
• Lists based on spelling patterns
and word wall words on a two week
cycle
• Reinforced through centers
• Spelling tests every other Friday
• Words on First Grade Newsletter
boat
throat
float
Math
• Operations & Algebraic Thinking
• Number & Operations in Base Ten
Math (cont’d)
• Measurement & Data
• Geometry
Math (cont’d)
• Focus lesson
• Small group instruction
o Differentiation
• Centers ~ math games
• Independent practice
Science
• Earth and Space Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
Social Studies
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Civics
Culture
Geography
Economics
History
Homework
• Homework due the following day
• Technology Thursdays
• Reading homework ~
o Please refer to the calendar
inside the reading folder
• Please read 15-20 minutes each
night
Grading and Reporting
• Report card every nine weeks
• Grades ~ ES, P, I, N
• Daily work and homework checked
for completion
• Grades for learning skills ~
DEM, PRG, N
Birthday Celebrations
• Store bought with ingredients label
• No items with nuts
• Non-food items are a great
alternative (pencils, stickers, erasers)
• Students with allergies will not be
given treats -- send in treats
• We will be celebrating half birthdays
for student birthdays this year.
*For example, if your child’s birthday is on July 15, we will
celebrate it on Jan. 15.
A Few Last Notes…
• Please make sure we have your
email address
• Transportation Home
o Must have a handwritten note sent
in the morning, please do not email
o Contact office for changes during
the day
Before you leave…
• Please sign in
• Sign up for conferences in
November
• Write a letter to your child
• Please remember that this is not a
time for personal conferences