Mrs. Gasienica’s First Grade

Welcome!

Welcome to First Grade!

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 (kgasienica@fairlawnschools.org) 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

Let’s Have a Great Year!