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Welcome to Curriculum Night
After signing in, please find your child’s desk and complete the puzzle.
AGENDA
• Teacher introduction and welcome• Ice breaker - Clapping Activity • Written Curriculum – provide an overview of…
– Grade level units of inquiry– Literacy Programme– Math Programme– Home Learning – explanation of philosophy & grid
• Key routines• Key grade level• Communication/Blogs • Birthday Information• Self-Assessment
LET’S CLAP!!
LET’S CLAP!!
• Learning Intention: To clap in a musical way
LET’S CLAP!!
Learning Intention: To clap in a musical way
Success Criteria: I can clap rhythmicallyI can clap using dynamics (expression)I can clap with emotion.
Learning Intentions (WALT)
• To get to my child’s teacher.• To deepen your understanding about the
philosophy, principles and practices that drive teaching and learning.
• To understand fundamental classroom routines and expectations
• To orientate yourself to our programme through the use of classroom blogs
• To know how I can help my child at home
Tuning In
Tuning InTuning In
Tuning In
Tuning In
Tuning In
Tuning In
Tuning InTuning In
LLine of Inquiry
LLine of Inquiry
LLine of Inquiry
EnduringUnderstanding CENTRAL IDEA
Prior Knowledge Tuning in to what we believe.
FINDIN
G OUT
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DIN
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UT FINDING OUT
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
GOING FURTHERSORTING OUT
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Pre-assessment
Key Concept Key Concept Key Concept
ACTION
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Where does it come from?• Scope and Sequence Documents• First Steps • Collaboration between teachers, experts,
leadership• Reflective practice – ongoing review and
revisions
LITERACY PROGRAMME
READING
WRITINGORALUOI
Based on the model presented in Kathy G. Short’s article “The Search for ‘Balance’
Comprehension StrategiesPredictingMaking ConnectionsVisualizingInferringQuestioningSummarizingClarifying
Book ClubLiterature CirclesIndependent ReadingRead Alouds
Reading During Inquiry
How can you support reading at home?
• Encourage reading for enjoyment• Read with your child on occasion• Discuss what they are reading• Encourage reading of multi-modaltext types (including magazines,newspapers,
comics, non-fiction, etc...)
Book Value
Reading is a pleasure, a need and a discipline. Notall books are equally worthwhile, but any book isbetter than no book at all. Why? Because readingwets the appetite for more reading, and the so called“junk” will always lead to something nobler.It’s a slope where one gathers momentum whileclimbing. No-one has prescribed a diet fornourishing the appetite for reading, but experienceproves that one gradually moves from junk food togourmet fare - never the opposite.
-Francois Nourissier in Figaro Madame, Paris
Learning About WritingFirst Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.
Learning About Writing
First Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.2. Model planning and writing text type.
Learning About Writing
First Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.2. Model planning and writing text type.3. Explicitly teach and reinforce necessary conventions,
strategies and processes.
Learning About Writing
First Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.2. Model planning and writing text type.3. Explicitly teach and reinforce necessary conventions,
strategies and processes.4. Create a Success Criteria.
Learning About Writing
First Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.2. Model planning and writing text type.3. Explicitly teach and reinforce necessary conventions,
strategies and processes.4. Create a Success Criteria.5. Guide individual/shared/interactivewriting
Learning About Writing
First Steps Format
1. Show examples of the text type and discuss.2. Model planning and writing text type.3. Explicitly teach and reinforce necessary conventions,
strategies and processes.4. Create a Success Criteria.5. Guide individual/shared/interactivewriting6. Independent Writing
Learning through Writing
Examples:
• Note taking• Webbing ideas• Summarizing• Reflecting
Learning to Enjoy Writing
Examples:
• Writing Stories• Journal Writing• Rocket Writing• Email• Texting, Blogging, etc…
How can you supportwriting at home?
• Encourage writing for a purpose - notes to grandparents, holiday journals, shopping lists, etc.
• Teach independence• Provide an environment for thinking and writing• Online communication• When proofreading, don’t correct every mistake
Brain Break!
Loopy Game
MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME
Mathematical inquiryMathematical languageMental MathEnjoying Math!
HOME LEARNING GRID
• Homework policy• Based on Ian Lillico’s Homework Grid• Children need life skills as well as academic
skills to cope with life beyond school and home.
• Parents and teachers work together• Allows flexibility
HOME LEARNING GRIDWhy and What?
• Children can practise concepts learned at school.
• Includes work done at home for home-eg shopping, housework. As a member of the family children need to contribute to the family.
• Includes physical activity.• Includes activities that enhance family life eg
being read to, playing games as a family, cultural activities etc.
HOME LEARNING GRIDExpectations
• Assume recorded tasks are completed in the Home Learning book
• Parent signature on the grid• Homework diary as planning tool• Reading or being read to is additional• Children complete tasks independently• Differentiated grids• Reading Logs
HOME LEARNING GRIDExpectations
How much time is planned for home learning? based on Chinese being 10-20 min. a night,
the homework policy stating Mon-Thurs is spent on homework.
About 4 hours in two weeks to allow flexibility on when and how long students want to spend time on their homework.
Other Information
• General Routines• Key Grade Level Events• Communication• Birthdays
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Please take a few minutes to write an encouraging note to your child. Leave it in
his/her desk.
Questions or comments? Leave it on the wonderwall and we will address them on our
blog by next week. Thank you.
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