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Welcome to Meet the Teacher! Mrs. Kao & Ms. Banome Class 3 -301 & 3 -302

Daily Plan Monday-Friday Schedule Shared Reading Literacy Block Reading Workshop Guided Reading Strategy Groups Conferences Writing Workshop Guided Writing Strategy Groups Conferences Math Science and Social Studies

Schedule of Activities 301 302

Dual Language Program • A-B schedule • Two way immersion (instruction in both language) • Equal amount of time in both language (develop proficiency ) • English – Chinese content aligned (same standards, same skills/concepts)

Common Core Writing This year some things we are learning to do are: • Write argument, informational, and narrative essays with reasons or evidence. • Organize our writing with a clear introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs with related information and text evidence. • Link reasons/opinions with linking words and phrases. • Use precise language and vocabulary. • Write over extended periods of time.

Common Core Reading This year we are learning how to: • read closely with a purpose to find details in the text. • find theme or message from the author as well as author’s point of view. • summarize key details and ideas. • examine the structure of the text. • find the meaning of words or phrases as used in the text. • compare and contrast texts in different ways. • make connections. • interpret different information.

ELA Grading Policy • 40 % Tests and other assessments: Weekly and Unit assessments • 10 % Homework: reading response, student notebook, and independent reading logs • 20% Classwork, notebooks, and participation: group work (centers, turn and talks), wonders leveled readers, peer editing, • 30% Written reports, projects, and performances: published work (writing to sources, genre writing)

CLA Grading Policy • 40% Tests and other assessments: quiz on each lesson • 10% Homework: daily Chinese stroke practice worksheet, reading response, independent reading logs, and Meizhou Chinese worksheet • 20% Classwork, notebooks, and participation: group work (centers, turn and talks), student notebook • 30% Written reports, projects, and performances: published work (RACE paragraph writing, genre writing)

Common Core Math This year in math we are learning: *Place Value, Addition and Subtraction to One thousand *Recording and representing data *Multiplication and division within 100 *Algebra-Writing and Solving simple equations *Understanding Fractions and comparing fractions *Measuring time, volume, length and mass *Two-Dimensional Shapes *Perimeter and Area In addition, we are focusing on … *making sense of problems and working to solve them. *reasoning and making viable arguments in order to discuss and critique the reasoning of others. * modeling in mathematics and using tools strategically.

Math Grading Policy • 40 % Tests and other assessments: Chapter tests • 10 % Homework: Go Math workbooks • 20% Classwork, notebooks, and participation: Grab and Go, Centers, group work • 30% Written reports, projects, and performances: Go Math Performance Tasks, Math journals (formal assessment)

Speaking and Listening This year we will work on … *preparing for and participating in engaging conversations with our peers. *evaluating the speaker’s point of view. *presenting information *posing and responding to questions to clarify or follow up on information. *showing command of the English language by using correct grammar when speaking and capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Social Studies Curriculum • Unit 1: World Geography and World Communities • Unit 2: Case Study of Nigeria • Unit 3: Case Study of Egypt • Unit 4: Case Study of People’s Republic of China • Unit 5: Case Study of Peru

Science Curriculum • • Unit 1: Balancing Forces Unit 2: Inheritance and Traits Unit 3: Environments and Survival Unit 4: Weather and Climate

S. S. & Sci. Grading Policy • 40 % Tests and other assessments: tests and quizzes • 10 % Homework: workbooks • 20% Classwork, notebooks, and participation: • 30% Written reports, lab reports, projects, and performances: monthly project

Tentative Testing Dates ELA State Exam March 25, 26, 27 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Math State Exam April 21, 22, 23 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Homework • assigned daily • needs to be signed every night • if your child does not understand something, please send in a letter letting us know

Friday Test Folder • This folder will be sent home every Friday for parents to sign • This folder will include the tests that your child has taken this week • It will also include a score sheet that needs to be signed. (score sheet shows student progression) • This folder MUST go back to school on Monday

3 rd Grade Benchmarks (Reading Levels) November – Level N- The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla Level N-Donovan’s Word Jar by Mona Lisa De. Gross January- March-Level O • Level O – Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary • Level O- Shark Lady by Ann Mc. Govern June-Level P • Level P- Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner • Level P- The Canada Geese Quilt by Natalie Kinsey. Warnock

Reading Volume (amount of …) Reading Goals Level 閱讀等級 （A-Z) A–D E-I J–K L-M N O and up Books per week每星期需 Books per month 要讀書(本） 每個月需要讀書( 本） 12 - 14 10 – 12 8 -10 5– 7 2– 3 1 -2 54+ 44+ 34+ 20+ 8+ 6+

Dismissal Arrangements • If your child will be taking a different route home for the day, a note must be sent in! • If your child is being picked up by someone who is not on the emergency card, we need a letter. • Please be in the schoolyard by 2: 30 pm.

EAR Time • • E-emotion A-action R-respect To support students’ social and emotional growth

Home and School • If you need to speak with us please send a letter or email and we will get back to you as soon as we can. • Lkao@schools. nyc. gov • cbanome@schools. nyc. gov • Let us know: – If your child had difficulty with homework. – If there is a reason they could not complete homework. – If there is something going on at home.

Trip • We will go on several trips, please hand in trip form with money in an envelop as soon as possible. • We ask child with Epi-pen’s parent to go with us on trip, if parents can’t go, he/she can authorize another parent; or sign paper in school and allow the class can go without the child.

Things You Can Help With at Home • Math – memorizing addition and subtraction facts. Towards the middle to end of year memorizing multiplication facts. • Reading – your child must be reading at least 30 minutes every night at home including weekends.

Families a copy of this presentation will be available on the school website at: www. ps 163. org