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Welcome!Gifted Math, Reading, and WritingCurriculum NightSheila Bairdsheila_baird@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Susan Kuehnsusan_kuehn@gwinnett.k12.ga.usSeptember 17, 2014Slide2
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The elementary gifted education program stresses these areas: 1. AKS extensions 2. research and reference skills 3. communication skills 4. metacognition/cognitive strategy development Slide6

Acrobats, Grandmas, and IvanRound 14 acrobats = 5 grandmasRound 2Ivan = 2 grandmas + 1 acrobatRound 3Ivan + 3 grandmas ? 4 acrobats

Who will win?Slide7

Student SolutionThe answer is Ivan and the 3 grandma’s will win round 3. I know this because I made a list of equal strengths. First, I figured out that Ivan and the dog is the same strength as 2 grandmas and 1 acrobat. I found this out because in round 2, Ivan was against two grandmas and 1 acrobat. It was a tie in the end. I did the same thing for 5 grandmas. Then, I made a picture of the 3 round. It was like having 5 grandmas and 1 acrobat against 4 acrobats. In round one 5 grandmas verses 4 acrobats tied, but if one acrobat was added to the grandmas they would have one

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In round 3, Ivan and the 3 grandmas win.Round 1: 4 acrobats = 5 grandmas Round 2: Ivan = 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat Round 3: Ivan + 3 grandmas ____ 4 acrobatsSubstitute Ivan for 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat into the last round because they are both

equal. This is noted in round 2.2 grandmas + 1 acrobat + 3 grandmas > 4 acrobats

2 grandmas + 1 acrobat + 3 grandmas > 5 grandmasSlide9

Goal Our goal is to educate gifted and talented students so they may achieve excellence in the Gwinnett County Common Core Academic Knowledge and Skills.Expect Excellence in Everything Every DaySlide10

How do we achieve our goal?Rigor FluencyChallenge Deep ThinkingPerseverance DisequilibriumCritical

Thinking Creative Thinking High Expectations Multiple RepresentationsSlide11

First QuarterPlace Value to MillionsAddition & Subtraction of Multi Digit NumbersMultiplication (2 digit by 2 digit factors)Division (4 digit dividends by 1 digit divisors)Interpreting RemaindersSecond QuarterFactors & MultiplesPrime & Composite Numbers

Patterns & RulesEquivalent FractionsComparing FractionsAdding & Subtracting Fractions/Mixed Numbers

Fourth Grade

Gifted MathSlide12

Third QuarterMultiply Fractions by Whole NumbersImproper Fractions & Mixed NumbersDecimals (Tenths/Hundredths)Plane Figures – AttributesClassify Plane Figures Lines of Symmetry

Fourth QuarterLine Plot GraphsCompare/Solve Problems Using Units of MeasurementMeasure Angles

Fourth Grade

Gifted MathSlide13

Fifth Grade Gifted MathFirst QuarterWrite/Interpret Numerical ExpressionsPerform Operations with Multi Digit Whole Numbers and DecimalsUnderstand Decimal Place ValueRead, Write, Order, and Compare DecimalsRound DecimalsAdd, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide DecimalsExplain Patterns When Multiplying Decimals by Powers of TenSecond Quarter

Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract FractionsMultiply and Divide Fractionsa/b = a ÷ bArea Using Fractional Side Lengthsa/b = (n x a)/(n x b) = 1Slide14

Fifth Grade Gifted MathThird QuarterMultiply & Divide Fractions – Visual ModelsInterpret Division of a Unit Fraction by a Whole NumberInterpret Division of a Whole Number by a Unit FractionCreate, Label, & Use Coordinate Grid SystemAnalyze Patterns, Relationships, and RulesClassify 2D Figures (Hierarchy/Categories/Properties)Fourth Quarter

Convert Measurements within a System (5 cm = 0.05 m)Line Plot Graphs with Fractions of a UnitUnderstand Volume

Relate Volume to Multiplication & AdditionSlide15

Mrs. Kuehn’s ClassroomWhole Group Instruction – Conceptual Understanding, Problem Solving, and Number Talks with the teacherSmall Group Instruction – Groups of 3-4 students who work on a challenging skill with the teacherIndependent Stations – 5 to 7 stations that reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, and fluency Students work with a different team at each stationSlide16

Mrs. Kuehn’s ClassroomResources we use in addition to McGraw Hill Math to s-t-r-e-t-c-h our math thinking:ExemplarsChallenge MathAIMS Solve It!Math DetectiveMath Olympiad Problem SolvingDynamathHands On EquationsNavigation SeriesSlide17

Mrs. Kuehn’s Classroomwww.kuehngifted.weebly.comPlease refer to this website for our classroom assignments, announcements, and web resources.Students work on homework assignments each night to practice skills and concepts.Homework is documented in the agenda book.Slide18

Math Materials

Each student has an individual hanging file in our classroom.Inside the hanging file, students keep a strategy game folder, problem solving folder, and their composition notebook.Students should bring to class their daily folder, agenda book, math book, and pencil case.It is helpful if each student’s pencil case contains colored pencils, #2 yellow pencils, glue sticks, ruler, scissors, and red pens.

The workbook will be used for homework purposes. Please feel free to tear out assigned pages. Carrying the book home is not necessary.Slide19

Fourth Math Grading Policy40% Classroom Formative Assessments daily work, quizzes1% District Developed Assessment 10% Exemplar

  49% Summative Assessmentsteacher generated tests & common assessmentsSlide20

Fifth Math Grading Policy15% Classroom Formative Assessments daily work1% District Developed Assessment 25% Quizzes 

10% Exemplars49% Summative Assessmentsteacher generated

tests & common assessmentsSlide21

On-Line ResourcesParent/Student Portal My eCLASShttps://myeclassgcps.com/app/StudentPortalLogin/ClassworksStudent Username: GCPS student number. It begins with 200.Student Password: 654321

Your child has access to their Math textbook and Classworks 24 hours a day/7 days a week from any internet connection. http

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Gifted Reading & WritingGrades 3-5Slide23

3rd Grade Writing/GrammarThis class focuses on mastery of the writing process in each of three specific genres: NarrativeInformationalOpinionMany lessons are integrated with social studies content so students learn important core subject material as they write.Slide24

Example: Georgia RegionsAfter learning about the different regions in Georgia, students were asked to choose a region and write a letter convincing their friend to come and live in that particular region. Students needed to give facts as to why the region they chose was the best place to live in Georgia. Extension: Many students were able to add a picture and type their letter for a final published product.Slide25

AUG 27, 2014Dear Aubrey,Boom! Crash! Goes the sound of the waves every morning. Have you ever thought about moving to the Coastal Region? The roar of the ocean is so relaxing! You would love all the excitement of living on the beach. We could swim in the ocean, eat tropical fruit every day, and go deep sea fishing and catch 200 pound sharks! Wow! Doesn’t that sound fun, Aubrey? Please say yes. You could even live with me in my beautiful blue house unless you want the pink one next door. We could walk on the beach every morning and pick up sea shells, see the sea gulls swoop down to capture tiny fish, and hunt crabs on the beach at night with our flashlights. You can even go snorkeling and see a barracuda. You can also find sea glass. My favorite part is getting a new sun dress. I love the beach. So are you packed yet? I’ll be by tomorrow to help you get started.Love, EllaSlide26

3rd Grade Writing/Grammar (cont.)Students also learn the components of grammar through Daily Grammar Practice (DGP).This curriculum focuses on mentor sentences, parts of speech, sentence construction, and correct penmanship.See your child’s YELLOW folder for more details. All 36 weeks are there. Students will begin receiving Grades for this material the second nine week period. Slide27

3rd Grade Writing/Grammar (cont.)In addition to writing across the curriculum, this class emphasizes reading. We read short stories that teach descriptive writing, vocabulary, and other writing skills. Students are encouraged to:Think Like a Writer, and Write like a Reader! We work a lot on knowing your audience and how to convey the proper message to readers.See your child’s REDDaily Reading Practice (DRP) folder for additional details. Slide28

Grading Policy50% Classroom (daily work, quizzes, tests, homework)15% Cold Write (1 per nine weeks)35% Conferred (2 per nine weeks)Slide29

4th Grade Reading/Word StudyIndependent Reading – a different genre each monthMonthly Book Report ProjectsReading Response Journals – 2x per monthOngoing Journal entries to explain thinking as we read aloud.Wonderful Words to Write With – Vocabulary / Writing Prompts

Read Aloud: Learning to think like a reader: infer, question, connect ideas, understand vocabulary, use context clues, and study the author’s craft Currently reading: My Side of the Mountain By Jean Craighead George

Reader’s Theater to promote fluency

Plays integrated with social studies curriculum –

Currently working on “Going West” (Westward Expansion) Greek/Latin RootsSpiraling Spelling WordsSlide30

Grading PolicyReading: 50.0% Classroom 1.0% DDA 39.5% Reading Level 9.5% FluencySpelling/Word Study:

40.0% Daily 10.0% Handwriting 50.0%

SummativeSlide31

5th Grade Writing/GrammarThis class focuses on mastery of the writing process in three specific genres:Narrative: Fictional & Personal; to EntertainInformational: Biographical, Factual, Informing, Teaching the Reader Opinion: Convince, Persuade the Reader to Agree with the Writer

Students receive cold writes as well as conferred writing grades each nine weeks.Much of the grammar is taught through the writing process. In addition, specific grammar skills are targeted each week in class. Slide32

Grading Policy50% Classroom (daily work, quizzes, tests, homework) 15% Cold Write (1 per nine week period)35% Conferred (2 per nine week period)Slide33

A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words!Students collaborate to create a fictional narrative y giving life to the setting, characters, and plot. Students were asked to infer pictures, group ideas, and create their own text in order to develop a meaningful plot.Slide34

SWT – Sacred Writing TimeWarm up activities that engage thinking and help prepare students to do their best writing. Slide35

Sacred Writing TimeDid you come to class with an idea to write about?As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!

It’s September 18. Today is National “Respect Day.” Which adult in your life shows you the most respect? How might you thank that person?

Trivial Fact of the Day

: In M & M candies, the letters stand for Mars and

Murrie, the last names of the two developers of the snack.Interesting Quote of the Day: “Learning does not consist only of knowingwhat we must or can do, but also knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do.” --Umberto Eco (Italian essayist and author)Vocabulary Word of the Day: forte (noun) – This word means a most highly developed characteristic or talent. Can you name three things that are your forte?Slide36

Jocelyn works on a learning styles inventory to determine how she prefers to learn about writing.Slide37

Keanna and Audrey also think about how they prefer learning and what keen interests they have.Slide38

A group of boys collaborate and respond to a prompt.Slide39

If you have specific questions, please contact us.susan_kuehn@gwinnett.k12.ga.ussheila_baird@gwinnett.k12.ga.usThank you for coming tonight!