Curriculum night

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Welcome 3B parents! I am so excited to teach third grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you to make this successful year for everyone. Lee lasohi 09/16/2014

ABOUT LEE LAOSHI

This is my fourth year at Yinghua as a third grade teacher, and I had 8-year teaching experience in other schools in Taiwan before I joined Yinghua Academy. I graduated from the MA program of Foreign and Second Language Education in the Ohio State University in 2011 and moved to Minnesota afterwards. I am so excited for this year and I know it is going to be a great time for you, your child and myself.

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE (3B)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting8:45-9:12

3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom

Period 19:15-10:05

 CLA CLA

ENGLISHALABI

MATH CLA

Period 210:08-10:58

 MATH

PETOTALL

MATHENGLISHMORRIS

MATH

Period 311:01-11:51

ENGLISHALABI

MATH CLAPE

TOTALLENGLISH

ALABIPeriod 4

Lunch11:55 – 12:15

Recess 12:15-12:50

Lunch 11:55 – 12:15Rcess12:15 – 12:50

Lunch 11:55 – 12:15Rcess12:15 – 12:50

Lunch 11:55 – 12:15Rcess12:15 – 12:50

Lunch 11:55 – 12:15Rcess12:15 – 12:50

Lunch 11:55 – 12:15Rcess12:15 – 12:50

12:50-12:57 Reading Time Reading Time Reading Time Reading Time Reading Time

Period 51:00-1:45

 SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDY

SOCIAL STUDY

Period 61:48-2:33

MUSICRIHA

ENGLISHALABI

ARTBYRAM

CLA CLA

Period 72:36-3:21

 CLA CLA MATH

ENGLISHALABI

MUSICJHOU

PM HomeroomHomework Lab

3:24-3:453B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom 3B Homeroom

2014-2015 THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM MAP

Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies ScienceSeptember “ 三兄弟” Three Brothers

“ 猜猜我是谁 ? ＂ Who Am I? Characteristics;

comparing/contrasting Personality Hobbies Animal characteristics Problem solving

Numbers to 100,000 Ten thousands, hundreds,

tens, and ones Number patternsAddition and Subtraction Sum and difference Adding ones, tens,

hundreds, thousands and ten thousands

Two-step word problems

World Geography Map skills: cardinal

directions, map keys/legends with symbols

Configuration of the Earth, continent, country, state, city, community, home

Life Science: Animal classification:

mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians

Vertebrates and invertebrates animals

October “ 秋天的信“ The Letter from Autumn “动物的行为和环境＂ Animal Migration Discovering changes: season

changes, animal migration Season changes Animal characteristics

Multiplication and Division Looking Back Word Problems Multiplying Ones, Tens and

Hundreds Quotient and Remainder Dividing Hundreds, Tens

and Ones

World Geography Landforms topographical terms

Life Science Comparing and

contrasting animal characteristics

November “ 小威的故事“ The Vikings “ 舅舅的新家” Uncle’s New House Exploring the world Immigration New home Housing Describing things

Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9 Looking Back Multiplying and Diving by

6’s, 7’s, 8’s, and 9’s

The Early Explores in North America/ Canada Geography of North

America Famous and important

people in history Columbus Christopher

Astronomy Solar system: eight

planets, the Sun, and the moon

Orbit; rotation and revolution

December “ 看星星＂ Star Gazing Ancient times & legends Constellations Problem solving Story telling

Money Dollars and Cents Addition Subtraction

The Early Explores in North America/ Canada: The Vikings and the Viking

ships Chronological order and

timelines

Astronomy Moon’s phases, solar

eclipse and lunar eclipse Constellations; comet;

meteor The Big Dipper and Pole

Star

Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science

January “ 老鼠嫁女儿＂ The Mouse Bride Chinese New Year Chinese wedding Heroic search

Length Meters and Centimeters Kilometers Yards, Feet and Inches Miles

Ancient ChinaChronological order of 25 dynastiesQin Dynasty and its emperor: Qin Shi

HuangFamous and important people in

history

The Human BodyStructures and functions of the skeletal and

muscular systems

February ＂饺子的由来“ Story of Jiao-Zi Celebration of our lives Chinese New Year Celebrations WishesOut with the old, in with the new

WeightKilograms and GramsWord problemsPounds and OuncesGraphs Bar Graphs

Ancient ChinaFamous and important people in

historyCivic value and the societyGreat achievement and failure of Qin

Shi Huang

The Human BodyVoluntary muscles and involuntary musclesMarrow, compact bones, and spongy boneLigament, tendon, and cartilage

March “ 南丁格尔的故事” Story of Florence Nightingale Humanity; thoughtfulness SympathyHelping others

Fractions Fraction of a Whole Equivalent FractionsGeometryAnglesRight Angles

Ancient RomeGeography Background The Empire of RomeThe Decline and Fall of RomeThe Eastern Roman Empire

The Human BodyBrain and nervous systemLight and vision: parts and functions of the

human eye/ refraction and reflection

April “ 发明电灯的爱迪生” Thomas Edison Famous people; science

biographies Ecology Discovery Being a scientist

Areas and Perimeter Area Perimeter Area of a RectangleCapacity Liters and Milliliters Gallons, Quarts, Pints and Cups

Great Rivers of the WorldFormation of riversLocate major rivers on a mapRivers and civilization

The Human BodyLight and vision: parts and functions of the

human eye/ refraction and reflectionSound and hearing: parts and functions of

the human ear/ vibration and sound wave

May/ June “ 北极熊“ The Polar Bears Conservation & the future

world Go green Environment friendly

Time Hours and Minutes Other Units of Time Review

Native AmericansIce age and its backgroundGeography of North AmericaInuits and Anasazi

EcologyFood chain: producer, consumer, and

decomposerEcosystem: desert, grassland, ocean, and

rain forestCauses and effects of air, water, and land

pollutionConservation and recycling

OUR CURRICULUM

Chinese Language Arts (CLA) 1. Textbook 2. Materials: a. Character writing workbook b. Character dictation book (Every Monday)

c. Reading materials 3. Pinyin 4. Dictionary

PINYINzhōng wén 中 文 （ Chinese ）

yīng wén 英 文 （ English ）

OUR CURRICULUM

Chinese Culture Integration 1. Classic Tang Poetry 2. Popular Chinese Sayings and Proverbs 3. Cultural Knowledge and Activities

OUR CURRICULUM

Singapore Math 1. Problem solving-Model drawing 2. Materials: a. Workbook b. Practice packet by unit c. Worksheets 3. MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) in April

EXP. Sam is 145 cm tall. He is 28 cm shorter than

Eric. WHAT IS Eric’s height?

OUR CURRICULUM

Science and Social Studies 1. Based on Core Knowledge curriculum 2. Materials: a. Teacher developed texts and workbook by unit b. Science kits 3. Field trips: a. Minnesota Zoo (October) b. Planetarium(January) c. Minnesota History Center(May)

THIRD GRADE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Chinese Language Arts Student-made dictionary Reading Program Writing journal Writing poetry Creating riddles Writing summary Writing story Story telling Writing a mini research report Writing cartoons or comic strips Chinese New Year Performance

Social Studies Constructing timeline Constructing charts and graphs Creating pop-up books Making maps Constructing models

Science Making posters Creating models Making collage Doing experiments

Math Constructing charts or graphs Making board games

ASSESSMENT

English Reading and Math 1. NWEA: Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 2. MCA: April 2014

Chinese Reading/Writing, Math, Social study and Science

One achievement test per subject per trimester: End of term exams

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS

Purpose a. Reinforce concepts learned b. Practice targeting academic skills c. Take responsibility

Homework should be… a. Completed and turned in daily b. Corrected and turned in the next day for re-check

Homework & Character quizzes• Every Monday Chinese character quiz

• 40-minutes math and Chinese homework in 3rd Grade

• Make sure your child has distraction free homework time and a set homework place

• We provide 15 to 20 minutes of free time per day for students to complete part of their homework

CHARACTER WRITING EXPECTATIONS

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

1. Always Try 2. Do Your Best 3. Cooperate and Help Others 4. Respect People and Property 5. Manage Yourself

CLASSROOM RULES Speak Chinese in the classroom.

Be respectful.

Listen to the teacher, complete assignments on time.

Help each other( we are a community).

Give your best effort.

CONSEQUENCES

1. Verbal reminder 2. Time out in classroom 3. Time out in buddy classroom 4. Student-teacher conference 5. Parent contact

HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN THIRD GRADE?

1. Check your child’s homework and sign the planner daily. 2. Help your child with Math homework (English math terms, word problems). 3. 1 hour homework time every night. 4. Communicate your child’s needs with the teacher

COMMUNICATION

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THANK YOU.

Q & A