FIRST GRADE CURRICULUM November 9, 2011. First Grade Team Mrs. Mary Buchanio Mrs. Dianne Kincaid Miss Jill Thomson Mrs. Karen Wolff Instructional.

FIRST grade Curriculum

November 9, 2011

First Grade Team

Mrs. Mary Buchanio Mrs. Dianne Kincaid Miss Jill Thomson Mrs. Karen Wolff

Instructional Assistants: Mrs. Ashley Babka

Transitions from Kindergarten to Grade 1

Tables to desks Homework Increased responsibility and

independence Learning pace Longer day for some

Typical Day in First Grade

Calendar Math Specials: Phys. Ed, Music and Art Literacy: Scott Foresman,

Empowering Writers, Rebecca Sitton

Science Social Studies

Math

Numbers and Operations in Base Ten

*Count, read and write numbers to 120

*Place value

Operations and Algebraic Thinking*Demonstrates an understanding of addition and subtraction facts to 20*Applies problem solving strategies using

addition and subtraction up to 20*Writes number sentences using appropriate

signs.

Math Continued…

Measurement and Data*Graphing*Fractions*Time*Money*Measurement (non standard units)

Geometry*2-D and 3-D shapes

Literacy

Phonetic Skills/Vocabulary*Phonics and word analysis skills

*High frequency words

Language*Oral expression*Language and grammar skills*Retelling

Literacy Continued…

Reading/Fluency*Story elements, beginning, middle, end,

setting and character* Reading fluency

Writing*Written expression*Use of language and grammar skills*Spells assigned words*Independent spelling strategies

Science

Life Science – plants and animals

Physical Science – states of matter

Earth and Space- seasonal and weather changes

Engineering Design *What purpose do tools and simple machines

give?*How do they make our lives better/easier?

Social Studies

History and Geography

Civics and Government

Economics

United States Leaders, Symbols, Events, and Holidays

Individuals, Families, and Communities Now and Long Ago

Standards Based Report Card

Student Responsibilities Specialty Subjects Academic Standards English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

First Grade Report Card

First Grade Report Card

First Grade Report Card

First Grade Report Card

Standards Based Report Card

Rubric4- The student consistently applies and/or extends key concepts and

processes.

3- The student consistently demonstrates proficiency in the standard.

2- The student is progressing toward meeting the standard.

1- The student is beginning to meet the standard with assistance.

N/A Standard not assessed this term.

* Indicates that 3 is the highest achievable level.

Our Goals for Our Students

Build independence Utilize problem solving skills Develop positive peer relationships Continue enthusiasm for learning

Home/School Connection

Read every night Practice math facts; build number

sense Reinforce importance of student

responsibilities: homework, library books, sneakers for gym