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Mrs. Xiong's First Grade
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Welcome to our First Grade site. Our class works hard in Reading,Writers Workshop, Everyday Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Please click on these areas to get further details on what we are learning.

A Birthday Celebration in our Room!
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Ames Writer's Workshop
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SPPS Literacy Framework referenced to ensure grade level standards.
Grammar, usage and spelling incorporated into mini lesson.
Handwriting and word processing skills are also a part of the writer’s workshop.
Cursive begun in latter second grade, introduced again in third and continued thru sixth.

Click on title to view what Ames Kids Learn in Writer's Workshop...

Ames Math Curriculum
Math Routines
Vocabulary -Each class will begin with a new vocabulary word(s) on the board for students to copy down into their portfolio/binder.
Corrections -Each day the class will correct the assigned homework from the night before and review any problem areas.
Daily Assignments -Daily Assignments will be assigned on a regular basis and will be due the following class unless specified otherwise.
Quizzes -Quizzes will be given out periodically during a book/unit.
Tests/Projects -Tests/Projects will be given out at the completion of a book/unit.
Portfolio/Binder -Students will be expected to keep this/her portfolio organized and must bring it to class each day.

Let A Book entertain you! Watch it on a movie! ... Click here
Learn "The Emperor's New Clothes"...

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ama.xiong@spps.org