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Curriculum night

Curriculum night. Welcome to 2D class! I am so pleased to be teaching second grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a successful year, full of new learning opportunities, challenges and great experiences for each student.

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Curriculum night

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  1. Curriculum night Welcome to 2D class! I am so pleased to be teaching second grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a successful year, full of new learning opportunities, challenges and great experiences for each student. Li Lasohi 09/10/2013

  2. A little about Li Laoshi • My name is Shiyun Li (Li Laoshi). • Graduated From UMN • BA degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language From Shanghai Normal University • 4 years part-time teaching experience during studying at university. • First year at Yinghua • I like traveling, reading, and currently learning squash

  3. We will talk about: • Communication tool: classroom page • Curriculum Map • Responsive classroom • Classroom Schedule • What our students need to grasp in second grade (Chinese) • Examples of Chinese Homework • 8 Steps of Model Drawing and Example (math) • Classroom rules • Homework Policies • Classroom Expectations

  4. Communication tool: classroom page (update weekly with news, event announcement, and daily homework) • To access the classroom pages: • 1. Go to www.yinghuaacademy.org • 2. Choose Classroom Pages from the dropdown menu entitled Current Families. • Password: 2013yinghuarocks • 3. There will be a list of classroom teachers. Choose Li Laoshi – 2nd Grade D • 4.  Keep this page for your reference and remember to check these pages regularly to stay current with what is going on in the classroom!

  5. 2013-2014 Second Grade Curriculum Map (1)

  6. 2013-2014 Second Grade Curriculum Map (2)

  7. Responsive Classroom • Community Building • Social Language Learning • Academic Language enrichment

  8. Classroom Schedule(2D)

  9. What our students need to grasp in second gradeChinese • Characters (字） Write 220 Chinese characters related to the 2nd grade curriculum using correct stroke order. • Word (词） Use characters to make words. Understand Chinese character relationship: Synonyms, Antonyms, classification, multiple meanings • Sentence (句） Recognize and write complete sentences • Paragraph (段落） • Essay (短文）

  10. Examples of Homework

  11. 8 Steps of Model Drawing • Read the entire problem. • Decide who is involved in the problem. • Decide what is involved in the problem. • Draw unit bars of equal length. • Read each sentence, one at a time. • Put the question mark in place. • Work computation to the side or underneath. • Answer the question in a complete sentence.

  12. Addition Example: Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby had $10, how much did they have altogether? Step one: Read the entire problem “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby. If Bobby had $10, how much did they have altogether? Step two: Decide who is involved in the problem. Alicia Bobby Step three: Decide what is involved in the problem Alicia’s money Bobby’s money Step four: Draw unit bars of equal length Alicia’s money Bobby’s money Step five: Read each sentence, one at a time. A “Alicia had $6 more than Bobby.” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money B “If Bobby had $10,….” Alicia’s money $6 Bobby’s money $10 C “… how much did they have altogether Step six: Put the question mark in place Alicia’s money $10 $6 Bobby’s money $10 ? Step seven: work computation to the side or underneath. $10+$6=$16 $16+$10=$26 Step eight: Answer the question in a complete sentence Alicia and bobby had $26 altogether.

  13. Rules & Expectations Safety Be Respectful Listen to the teacher and follow directions attentively Keep hands to yourself Work hard and do your best

  14. Water bottle Please have your child bring a water bottle to school. Having a water bottle reduces the frequency to walk back and forth from the drinking fountain and classroom. Snacks There is a brief snack time scheduled each day for students to have simple snacks in the classroom. Please send healthy and nuts-free snacks with your child, if he/she would like to have snacks in school.

  15. Homework Policies • Homework (math and Chinese) most nights in 2nd Grade • 30 minutes of English book reading and Chinese word • book each night • Make sure your child has free homework • time without distraction, and a quite homework place • We provide 15 to 20 minutes of free time per day for • students to complete part of their homework and ask • questions • Please check and sign your child’s take home folder daily. Remind your child to hand in the homework on time.

  16. Classroom Expectations • Always try • Do your best • Cooperate and help others • Respect people and property • Making good choices • Manage yourself

  17. Good Preparation: Breakfast and Sleep • Please make sure your kids have breakfast every morning • Good quality of SLEEP is essential to a energetic school day!

  18. Contact me by:shiyun.li@yinghuaacademy.orgI am look forward to working closely with you! Please feel free to contact me to talk about any concerns. Thank you in advance for your continuous support and cooperation.Xie Xie!

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