Reading
First grade is an extremely important grade for reading development. We will meet regularly for reading groups using challenging but appropriate books for your child’s individual level. We use Wit & Wisdom as a curriculum guide. Phonics (Fundations) and phonemic awareness (Heggerty) are pieces of learning to read as well and will be worked on many times each week.
Writing
Writing is another key ingredient in learning to read, comprehend, and communicate throughout life.
We will write daily in a variety of forms for a variety of reasons. We have free writes, journal topics, reading responses, and technical writing instruction.
Homework will count for an effort grade.
Science
Our first unit will be about light and sound. We will later learn about Alaskan animals.
Math
We use a new curriculum called Illustrative Math in Kindergarten and First Grade.
In my math class, assessments are given once or twice a week. These tests, along with a class assignment several times a week, will be the academic grade. Effort is based on timely homework completion and class participation.
Grading
O 100-90
S+ 89-80
S 79-70
S- 69-60
N 59 and below
General Daily Schedule
Morning Work
Math
Snack/Brain Break
Literacy
Lunch/Recess
Heggerty (Phonemic Awareness)
Science, Social Studies, or Health
Specials