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Yinghua AcademyCurriculum Night
September 16, 2014Lai laoshi’s Third Grade Class
Background:1. 8 years of elementary teaching in the US2. 12 years of college teaching in Taiwan3. License Area: K-12 Chinese4. MEd, University of Minnesota (Expected
2015)5. MA English, University of Missouri-
Columbia
About Lai Laoshi
About Lai laoshi
Overview Curriculum map
Our Curriculum
Chinese Language Arts (CLA) 1. Textbook 2. Materials: a. Vocabulary workbook b. Character writing workbook d. Reading journal e. Composition book f. Character dictation book 3. Pinyin 4. Dictionary
Our Curriculum
Chinese In-class/Take-home Reading 1. Graded Chinese readers 2. Reading log 3. Reading journal 4. Reading projects
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
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 b. Planetarium c. Minnesota History Center
Our Curriculum
English Reading and Math 1. NWEA: Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 2. MCA: April 2015
Chinese Reading/Writing and Math 1. One achievement test per subject per trimester: End of term exams 2. Unit tests: all subject areas 3. Weekly character quizzes (on
Thursdays)
Assessment
Purpose a. Reinforce concepts learned b. Practice target academic skills c. Learn to take responsibility
Homework should be… a. Completed and turned in daily b. Corrected and turned in the next day for re-check
Homework Expectations
Character Writing Expectations
1. Always Try 2. Do Your Best 3. Cooperate and Help Others 4. Respect People and Property 5. Manage Yourself
School Expectations
The 4B’s Be a good listener. Be kind to everyone. Be safe. Be the best student you can be!
Classroom Expectations
1. Verbal reminder 2. Time out in classroom 3. Time out in buddy classroom 4. Student-teacher conference 5. Parent contact
Consequences
1. Check your child’s homework and sign the planner daily. 2. Help your child with Math homework (English math terms, word problems). 3. Reserve 30 minutes English reading time and 15 minutes Chinese reading time every night. 4. Communicate your child’s needs with the teacher
How to Help Your Student Succeed in Third Grade?
Q & A
