Miss Kane's 1st grade Class by marissa kane https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu knowledge is power en-us 2018-12-10 22:53:25 UTC 2025-12-21 11:16:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Welcome! marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313205621 I'm so glad you have taken the time to check out our class website.  Below you will learn what we are doing in the classroom and the reasoning behind what we do.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me!

Email: mk865098@wcupa.edu]]> 2018-12-10 23:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313205621 A look into the classroom marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313206519 Below are pictures of our classroom with an explanation of how this promotes studnet's reading, listening, and speaking development]]> 2018-12-10 23:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313206519 Reading corner marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313206773 It's important to have a comfy area where children can go to read.  The student-friendly book shelf is organized by bins to help children pick their books based on reading level and interests in mind.]]> 2018-12-10 23:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313206773 Mini- lesson/whole class area marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313208249 I have the students sit on a rug in front of the big easel to give mini-lessons.  This way all students can see as I teach them different strategies. This is also the area where students will be able to stand up in front fo the class during share time to share their work.]]> 2018-12-10 23:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313208249 Small groups area for reading and writing workshop marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313209341 I use a kidney table to sit in the middle, so I can guide children when then participate in small reading groups.  This also acts as a place for children to participate in the writer's workshop under guidance.]]> 2018-12-10 23:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313209341 Writing Workshop marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313210404 Along with the kidney table, students will be able to work at their desks of 4 to collaborate, while also independently working on their writing piece.]]> 2018-12-10 23:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313210404 The Writer's Workshop Process marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313211260 A series of steps students follow from start to finish when creating a piece of writing.]]> 2018-12-10 23:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313211260 Step 1: Brainstorming/collecting ideas marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313211535 Students will write down ideas, using webs or maps. They can talk with another student or teacher to decide what they want to write their piece about.]]> 2018-12-10 23:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313211535 Step 2: Drafting marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313212137 Students will start writing their story. They can walk around the room and look at the posters we make from mini-lessons to help them with writing.]]> 2018-12-10 23:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313212137 Step 3: Revision/Editing marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313212997 Students will be able to look over their work with a partner. This is called a peer review, where they discuss and ask questions before editing their piece. Students will have one on one conferences with me as well. This is the time to make their writing the best it can be.]]> 2018-12-11 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/313212997 Step 4: Publishing party marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314803718 This is when students get to create and publish their finished piece. We will have a publishing party, where parents have the option to come in and listen to our authors read their finished books.]]> 2018-12-14 19:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314803718 Common Core Standards for writing marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314806594 Here is a list of common core standards our curriculum follows when creating activities to do in the classroom.  These standards highlight skills your child will be learning how to do throughout the school year. (For more information, you can click on the standard to take you to the website)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3
Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.6
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of "how-to" books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
]]> 2018-12-14 19:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314806594 How we communicate daily marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314808376 Here is a list of ways we encourage students to communicate. I understand that students learn different ways, so it is important to communicate differently to fit each student's individual needs. ]]> 2018-12-14 19:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314808376 Listening marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809583 2018-12-14 19:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809583 Speaking marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809798 2018-12-14 19:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809798 Reading marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809929 2018-12-14 19:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809929 Writing marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809996 2018-12-14 19:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314809996 Viewing marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314810062 2018-12-14 19:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314810062 Visually marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314810261 2018-12-14 19:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314810261 Computer Center marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314814060 A set of computers with a desk allows students to play educational games, watch videos and practice computer handling skills.]]> 2018-12-14 20:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314814060 Components of the writing process marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314814896 Here is a list of other important parts of the writing process not mentioned in the steps]]> 2018-12-14 20:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314814896 Independent Writing Time marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314815203 After each mini-lesson, students will have time to work on their writing pieces by themselves. They can either start a new piece or work on previous ones found in their writing wallet.]]> 2018-12-14 20:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314815203 Turn and Talk marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314815268 (akak discussion time) This is the time students will turn to look at a partner and talk about a question I have asked them. For example at the end of every mini-lesson I ask students to turn and talk about how they will use the new strategy they just learned in their writing.]]> 2018-12-14 20:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314815268 Mini- Lesson marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314816579 In the beginning of writing time before writer's workshop, I will give a min-lesson. A mini-lesson teaches students strategies about one topic of writing. For example, last week we learned strategies when learning which words get capitalized while writing.]]> 2018-12-14 20:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314816579 What's a writing wallet? marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314817902 A writing wallet is a big decorated wallet (folder) that collects each student's work. This is the place students can store their unfinished work or new pieces. During independent writing and writing workshop they can look through their wallets to work on anything there or to look for inspiration.]]> 2018-12-14 20:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314817902 Share Time marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314819561 At the end of each week on Fridays, students will be able to stand or sit in front of the class and show or read a piece of writing they have worked on during the week. Each students will have the opportunity to share.]]> 2018-12-14 20:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314819561 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314838846 In our classroom, I make sure to validate every student's individual culture, religion, background etc. through representation in the classroom.  Students have a voice and are encouraged to talk about their unique backgrounds to the class.  Our school district believes in coming together to learn all cultures in order to create well-rounded students.]]> 2018-12-14 22:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314838846 Team effort marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314840749 I just want to say thank you again, for those of you who take time out of your busy schedules to help out in the classroom, whether it is doing book talks, teaching about a holiday that's important to you or sending pictures in that help us all learn.]]> 2018-12-14 22:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314840749 Book Reading sign up sheet marissaoctopus https://padlet.com/marissaoctopus/e58hkyyeovfu/wish/314841162 We are always looking for new parents to come in and read any age appropriate book to our class.  This would be a great opportunity for the students to get excited about reading having a special guest with us.  Below is the sign up sheet, please feel free to contact me if there are any questions/concerns.
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