Mr.

Mason McCormick
9 years teaching experience
This is my 6th year in first grade!

My experience
o 6 years in Kuwait
o Canadian, British, American Curriculum

My Philosophy
o Gamification
o Multiliteracies
o Inquiry
 Morning Lunch
o 7:45 Arrival o 12:00
Arrive early Drop lunches at
Bags in class office at 11:45
Line up at bell Healthy food
Encouraging parents
to leave students to
each lunch on their
own
 End of the day Daily
o 2:45 Pick up o Students need to
o Clubs end at 3:45 bring their
v Students not homework/
collected will wait communication
in the office folders to and
from school even
if no homework is
assigned
Transdisciplinary Learning
This year we will not be
blocking our entire day
for subject specific
learning, rather we will
do our best to integrate
teaching and learning
 Specials
type here type here
P.E. Mrs. Guillemette
Malagasy Miss Claudea
Art Mrs. Rhoda
Music Miss Van
Library Mrs. Lanto
Tech Mr. Joe
 6 Day Rotation
type here
Why? type here
P.E. is every other day
Library is on day 3
do we want email
reminders?
Common Core Mathematics
The Common Core concentrates on a clear set of
math skills and concepts.

Students will learn concepts in a more organized

way both during the school year and across
grades.

The standards encourage students to solve real-

world problems.
Common Core Mathematics
These standards define what students should
understand and be able to do in their study of
mathematics.

Asking a student to understand something

also means teachers need to assess this.

One way for teachers to assess this is to ask

the student to justify, why a particular
mathematical statement is true or where a
mathematical rule comes from.
Common Core Mathematics
Mathematical understanding and procedural
skill are equally important.

A list of the common core standards is

provided in your information package.
Everyday Math
University of Chicago School Mathematics
Project

Everyday Mathematics is a research-based

and field-tested curriculum that focuses on
developing childrens understandings and
skills in ways that produce life-long
mathematical power.
Everyday Math
The Everyday Mathematics curriculum
emphasizes:

Use of concrete, real-life examples that are meaningful

and memorable as an introduction to key mathematical
concepts.

Repeated exposures to mathematical concepts and

skills to develop childrens ability to recall knowledge from
long-term memory.
Everyday Math
The Everyday Mathematics curriculum
emphasizes:

Frequent practice of basic computation skills to build

mastery of procedures and quick recall of facts, often
through games and verbal exercises.

Use of multiple methods and problem-solving

strategies to foster true proficiency and accommodate
different learning styles.
Common Core English Language Arts
The Common Core asks students to
read stories and literature, as well as
more complex texts that provide facts
and background knowledge
Students will be challenged and asked
questions that push them to refer back
to what theyve read. This stresses
critical-thinking, problem-solving, and
analytical skills that are required for
success in the future.
Common Core English Language Arts
Designed to prepare students for life
outside the classroom.

Include critical-thinking skills and the

ability to closely and attentively read
texts in a way that will help them
understand and enjoy them.
Common Core English Language Arts
Students learn to use reasoning and
evidence collection skills that are
essential for success in college,
career, and life.

The standards also lay out a vision of

what it means to be a literate person
who is prepared for success in the
21st century.
The Daily 5
The Daily Five is a literacy structure
that allows for differentiation in the
classroom and provides consistency.

It is an integrated literacy instruction

and classroom management system
for use in reading and writing
workshops
The Daily 5
Consists of 5 Tasks

1. Read to Self
2. Read to Someone
3. Work on Writing
4. Listen to Reading
5. Word Work
The Daily 5
Relies on the teaching of
independence
Manages the entire literacy block
Allows for three to five focused
lessons and more intentional teaching.
Provides students with substantial time
to read and write.
Allows for integration of reading and
writing.
The Daily 5
Builds stamina to ensure longer
periods of time students successfully
read and write.

Develops student behaviors that

culminate in highly engaged learners.

Teaches students to understand and

monitor their literacy goals.
Language Goals
In order to meet the grade 1 reading
standard, students must be reading
(and understanding) level J texts on
Kids A-Z by the end of the year

Read at least one book every night

This should take about 20 minutes.

Set goals and work towards achieving

them.
 Unit of Inquiry
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Students engage in six Units of Inquiry

throughout the year.

Units are designed to enable students to

construct knowledge and understanding
of the world around them through
meaningful and purposeful engagements
relating to the students own first hand
experiences.
 Unit of Inquiry
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Throughout the inquiries, students reflect

on their learning, continually constructing
and modifying theories and making
connections between their learning within
the school environment and their
experiences in the wider world.
 Unit of Inquiry
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. (IB PYP)

Our units of Inquiry are:

Getting Along
Life Cycles
Weather
Storytelling
Communities
Explorers
 Folder
Reading on Kids A-Z every night
Flipped Learning
Newsletter homework section
IXL
Spontaneous homework/projects
Parent Homework:

Check folder
Read the blog
Share your childs work with your extended
family
Arrange meetings with the teacher
Reading Meeting
 This year we would like to go on at least
one trip per UOI. I am open to
suggestions.

Ivato Organic Farm Life Cycles

Bird Sanctuary Explorers
Bee Hives Life Cycles

Weather, Communities
Storytelling
Guests?