• Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK26.3: 3/23-3/27)

    Good morning dear parents,

    This is certainly not a spring break that any of us would have expected.  I hope that you’re healthy and managing to cope - please know that I am thinking of you and missing your child very much!  As we teachers are self-training ourselves online to see what online tools might work for our learning communities, we are also waiting on school administrators to make school wide policy. MIMS staff will have an online staff meeting next Tuesday so I am holding my weekly objectives by then.

    Here are some of the things you could do to prepare before we roll out our online learning:

    1. Log in to Clever. Please see below for Mr. Ying’s instruction.
    • How to have Home Access #1:
      • Open a web browser (preferably Chrome) and access the Hub (Clever) at houstonisd.org/hub
      • When prompted with the Houston ISD Login Service Screen, enter:
      • Your Child’s Username: SXXXXXXX@online.houstonisd.org
      • (XXXXXXXXX is student ID number)
      • Your Child’s Password: XXXXXXXX
      • (“X” is the student’s 8-dgit birthday. ex: May 24, 2003 ---> 05242003)
      • HUB login instructions: https://www.houstonisd.org/hubinfo
      • Click on the tab for Digital Resources. (You might have to click on “More” and drag down to Digital Resources.)
      • Next, scroll down and click on Imagine Language and Literacy, Imagine Math, Imagine Math Facts, Digital Literacy or myON.

     

    • How to have Home Access #2:

    For Mrs. Worden and Mrs. T. Chen’s students, you could simply scan the QR code in your child’s binder to log in Clever. Thank Mrs. Worden for hand-taping each of these QR code when kids were still in school!

     

      ****If you don’t know your child’s student ID, please Dojo message to inquire their homeroom teacher.

     

    1. Join Mrs. T. Chen’s Google Classroom with student’s school email address

    In order to streamline communication and make things easier for you, I’ve created Google Classroom for each of our homerooms. There is nothing there yet. I will add all materials and assignments for at-home learning later this or next week. You can access Google Classroom from a computer, tablet, or phone.

     

    1. Join Mrs. T. Chen’s Quizlet Class

     

    1. Stay tuned on Class Dojo for any updates from teachers

    During school closure, Class Dojo will also be the best way to reach me for questions about learning since I am expecting my work mail be full of emails from district, school and other teachers. I hope your message won’t be sinking in the deep mailbox.

     

    Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we sort all of this out! Take good care!

     

    Sincerely,

    Mrs. T. Chen

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (Spring Break 3/13-3/30)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Hope you all have enough food and well stocked cleaning materials at home. To keep learning and growing continue, I recommend students use the following online resources to review what we have learnt and preview what we will learn after the break.

    Math

    1.Math Quizlet

     

    2.Imagine Math

    • For computer users:

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and then look for “Imagine Math”

    • For iPad users:

    1) Scan the QR code inside of student’s binder.  

    2) Look for “math” section and then look for “Imagine Math”

     

    Chinese

    1.Chinese Quizlet

    2.Better Chinese website

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name:  20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These account is shared with all MIMS students and parents. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

     

    • [Review] Lesson 1-10
    • [Preview] Lesson 11

    3.[Review] Songs for Lesson 9 Days of the Week:

    4.[Review] Videos for Lesson 10: What’s in my Backpack

     

    Science

    Science Quizlet

     

    Have a well and restful extended spring break,

    Mrs. T. Chen

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK26: 03/9-03/13)

     

    Good morning dear parents,

     

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -End of 3rd Nine Weeks| Friday, March 13

    -Spring Break (No School) | March 16-20

    -Beginning of 4th Nine Weeks| Monday, March 23

    -Cycle 3 report card goes home| Friday, March 27

    -Chavez/Huerta Day (No School) | Monday, March 30

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 13: Two- and Three-Dimensional Figures

    • Students will analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, and hexagons) and three-dimensional solids (spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms and triangular prisms) to develop generalizations about their properties.
    • Students will classify and sort regular and irregular shapes using informal then formal geometric language.
    • Students will identify the square as a special rectangle and a cube as a special rectangular prism. –
    • Students will use formal geometric language to describe geometric figures, and they will distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure (e.g., number of vertices, number of sides, etc.) and attributes that do not define these figures (e.g., orientation, size, color, etc.).
    • Students will create and compose two-dimensional shapes.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 4: Module 14 Geometry: Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.1 Classify and Sort Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.2 Hands On: Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.3 Hands on: Create Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.4 Compose More Shapes

    14.5 Problem Solving: Create New Two-Dimensional Shapes

     

    Unit 4: Module 15 Geometry: Three-Dimensional Solids

    15.1 Hands On: Two Dimensional Shapes on Three-Dimensional Solids

    15.2 Hands On: Attributes of Three-Dimensional Solids

    15.3 Hands On: More Three-Dimensional Solids

    15.4 Problem Solving: Three-Dimensional Solids

      

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Two-dimensional shape 平面/二维图形: Flat, closed figure with only two dimensions: length and width
    2. Circle 圆形: A two-dimensional, perfectly round shape with no vertices
    3. Rectangle 长方形: A two-dimensional shape with four sides and four vertices; opposite sides are equal in length
    4. Rhombus 菱形: A two-dimensional shape with 4 equal sides and 4 vertices
    5. Side 边: A line segment connected to other line segments that form a two-dimensional shape
    6. Square 正方形: A special kind of rectangle with four equal sides and four vertices
    7. Triangle 三角形: A two-dimensional shape with three sides and three vertices

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    1. Three-dimensional shape 立体/三维图形: A solid figure that has three dimensions: length, width, and height
    2. Cone 圆锥体: Three-dimensional solid that has one circular base and a vertex on the opposite end
    3. Cube 正方体: Three-dimensional solid with six, same-sized square faces
    4. Cylinder 圆柱体: Three-dimensional solid that has two circular bases and a curved surface
    5. Edge 棱: A line segment where two faces of a solid figure meet
    6. Face 面: A flat surface (two-dimensional shape) on a three-dimensional solid
    7. Vertex 顶点: The point that is formed where two sides of a two-dimensional shape meet or where the faces of a three-dimensional figure meet
    8. Prism 角柱体: Three-dimensional solid with two, same-sized-and-shape bases at opposite ends and faces that are in the shape of rectangles
    9. Sphere 球体: Three-dimensional solid that has no flat surfaces, no edges, and no vertices; it is completely round

     

    *Quizlet-

    Two-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    Three-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 10

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

    • Words that students should be able to recognize and read:

    https://quizlet.com/_2ix6xv?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    • Words students should be able to write and follow stroke order:

    这、那、书、包、白、本

    • Songs we sing this week:

    What day is today 优彼儿歌 今天星期几 https://youtu.be/QsRAiK-GPsA

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Unit 10- Living Organisms and Nonliving Objects: In this unit, students will compare and contrast living organisms and nonliving objects.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.9A Sort and classify living and nonliving things based upon whether they have basic needs and produce offspring.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Living 有生命的: to be alive.

    -nonliving 没有生命的: Something that cannot be or ever has been alive.

    -basic needs 基本需求: Things that a living thing needs to live and grow.

    -offspring 后代: The child or young of a living organism.

    -organisms 有机体: Something that is alive, or was once alive.

    -reproduce 再生: To make a new living thing that looks similar to the adult.

     

    *Quizlet- Living organism and nonliving object https://quizlet.com/_1y5lx9?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 26:

    There will be no test/ quiz on the week before and after the spring break. Hope everyone enjoy your precious family time during spring break. 😊

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 10 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2ix6xv?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great weekend,

    Mrs. T. Chen

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK25: 03/02-03/06)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test (Lessons 1-8) |Date: 3/2-3/6

    **Change: The MOY HFW test will cover lessons 1-8.

    Quizlet sets: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Field Trip to Houston Downtown Aquarium | Thursday, March 5

    -End of 3rd Nine Weeks| Friday, March 13

    -Spring Break | March 16-20

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 13: Two- and Three-Dimensional Figures

    • Students will analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, and hexagons) and three-dimensional solids (spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms and triangular prisms) to develop generalizations about their properties.
    • Students will classify and sort regular and irregular shapes using informal then formal geometric language.
    • Students will identify the square as a special rectangle and a cube as a special rectangular prism. –
    • Students will use formal geometric language to describe geometric figures, and they will distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure (e.g., number of vertices, number of sides, etc.) and attributes that do not define these figures (e.g., orientation, size, color, etc.).
    • Students will create and compose two-dimensional shapes.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 4: Module 14 Geometry: Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.1 Classify and Sort Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.2 Hands On: Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.3 Hands on: Create Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.4 Compose More Shapes

    14.5 Problem Solving: Create New Two-Dimensional Shapes

      

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Two-dimensional shape 平面/二维图形: Flat, closed figure with only two dimensions: length and width
    2. Circle 圆形: A two-dimensional, perfectly round shape with no vertices
    3. Rectangle 长方形: A two-dimensional shape with four sides and four vertices; opposite sides are equal in length
    4. Rhombus 菱形: A two-dimensional shape with 4 equal sides and 4 vertices
    5. Side 边: A line segment connected to other line segments that form a two-dimensional shape
    6. Square 正方形: A special kind of rectangle with four equal sides and four vertices
    7. Triangle 三角形: A two-dimensional shape with three sides and three vertices

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    1. Three-dimensional shape 立体/三维图形: A solid figure that has three dimensions: length, width, and height
    2. Cone 圆锥体: Three-dimensional solid that has one circular base and a vertex on the opposite end
    3. Cube 正方体: Three-dimensional solid with six, same-sized square faces
    4. Cylinder 圆柱体: Three-dimensional solid that has two circular bases and a curved surface
    5. Edge 棱: A line segment where two faces of a solid figure meet
    6. Face 面: A flat surface (two-dimensional shape) on a three-dimensional solid
    7. Vertex 顶点: The point that is formed where two sides of a two-dimensional shape meet or where the faces of a three-dimensional figure meet
    8. Prism 角柱体: Three-dimensional solid with two, same-sized-and-shape bases at opposite ends and faces that are in the shape of rectangles
    9. Sphere 球体: Three-dimensional solid that has no flat surfaces, no edges, and no vertices; it is completely round

     

    *Quizlet-

    Two-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    Three-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 10

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

    • Words that students should be able to recognize and read:

    https://quizlet.com/_2ix6xv?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    • Words students should be able to write and follow stroke order:

    这、那、书、包、白、本

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Unit 10- Living Organisms and Nonliving Objects: In this unit, students will compare and contrast living organisms and nonliving objects.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.9A Sort and classify living and nonliving things based upon whether they have basic needs and produce offspring.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Living 有生命的: to be alive.

    -nonliving 没有生命的: Something that cannot be or ever has been alive.

    -basic needs 基本需求: Things that a living thing needs to live and grow.

    -offspring 后代: The child or young of a living organism.

    -organisms 有机体: Something that is alive, or was once alive.

    -reproduce 再生: To make a new living thing that looks similar to the adult.

     

    *Quizlet- Living organism and nonliving object https://quizlet.com/_1y5lx9?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Science resource:

    We did shadow experiment in class this past week. Many kids enjoyed doing this activity but did not get enough time. Here is the link for the lesson and printout. Have fun!

    •  Mystery Science: Could a statue’s shadow move?

    https://mysteryscience.com/sky/mystery-1/sun-shadows-daily-patterns/82?r=56980507

     

    Grades for Week 25:

    -Chinese: [L1-8] MOY HFW-on going this week

    -Math: [Unit 13 Shapes] Quiz on Tuesday

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-9 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Better Chinese Lesson 10 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2ix6xv?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    3. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great weekend,

    Mrs. T. Chen

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK24: 02/24-02/28)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test (Lessons 5-8) |Date: 3/2-3/6

    **According to the staff email from Mr. Ying on Feb. 17, the MOY HFW testing window will be the first week of March.   

    Quizlet sets: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Field Trip to Houston Downtown Aquarium | Thursday, March 5

    -End of 3rd Nine Weeks| Friday, March 13

    -Spring Break | March 16-20

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 13: Two- and Three-Dimensional Figures

    • Students will analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, and hexagons) and three-dimensional solids (spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms and triangular prisms) to develop generalizations about their properties.
    • Students will classify and sort regular and irregular shapes using informal then formal geometric language.
    • Students will identify the square as a special rectangle and a cube as a special rectangular prism. –
    • Students will use formal geometric language to describe geometric figures, and they will distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure (e.g., number of vertices, number of sides, etc.) and attributes that do not define these figures (e.g., orientation, size, color, etc.).
    • Students will create and compose two-dimensional shapes.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 4: Module 14 Geometry: Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.1 Classify and Sort Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.2 Hands On: Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.3 Hands on: Create Two-Dimensional Shapes

    14.4 Compose More Shapes

    14.5 Problem Solving: Create New Two-Dimensional Shapes

      

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Two-dimensional shape 平面/二维图形: Flat, closed figure with only two dimensions: length and width
    2. Circle 圆形: A two-dimensional, perfectly round shape with no vertices
    3. Rectangle 长方形: A two-dimensional shape with four sides and four vertices; opposite sides are equal in length
    4. Rhombus 菱形: A two-dimensional shape with 4 equal sides and 4 vertices
    5. Side 边: A line segment connected to other line segments that form a two-dimensional shape
    6. Square 正方形: A special kind of rectangle with four equal sides and four vertices
    7. Triangle 三角形: A two-dimensional shape with three sides and three vertices

     

    1. Three-dimensional shape 立体/三维图形: A solid figure that has three dimensions: length, width, and height
    2. Cone 圆锥体: Three-dimensional solid that has one circular base and a vertex on the opposite end
    3. Cube 正方体: Three-dimensional solid with six, same-sized square faces
    4. Cylinder 圆柱体: Three-dimensional solid that has two circular bases and a curved surface
    5. Edge 棱: A line segment where two faces of a solid figure meet
    6. Face 面: A flat surface (two-dimensional shape) on a three-dimensional solid
    7. Vertex 顶点: The point that is formed where two sides of a two-dimensional shape meet or where the faces of a three-dimensional figure meet
    8. Prism 角柱体: Three-dimensional solid with two, same-sized-and-shape bases at opposite ends and faces that are in the shape of rectangles
    9. Sphere 球体: Three-dimensional solid that has no flat surfaces, no edges, and no vertices; it is completely round

    *Quizlet-

    Two-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    Three-Dimensional Shapes: https://quizlet.com/_1voznc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 10

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

    • Words students should be able to write and follow stroke order:

    这、那、书、包、白、本

    • Songs we sing this week:

    1.What day is today 优彼儿歌 今天星期几 https://youtu.be/QsRAiK-GPsA

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Unit 9-Patterns of Objects in the Sky: In this unit, students observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky and identify characteristics of day and night.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.8B Observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.

    SCI.1.8C Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Sun 太阳: The star closest to the Earth. It gives off its own light.

    -Sky 天空: Everything you see above the surface of the Earth.

    -Day 白天: A 24-hour period of time.

    -Night 晚上: The end of the day when it gets dark.

    -Moon 月亮: A large sphere in the sky made of rock. It does not give off its own light.

     

    *Quizlet- Sky Unit https://quizlet.com/_7xpa6r?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 24:

    -Chinese: [Lessons 9] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Math: [Unit 11-12] Assessment on Tuesday

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-9 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Better Chinese Lesson 10 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2ix6xv?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    3. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great weekend,

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK23: 02/17-02/21)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test (Lessons 5-8) |Date: TBD

    **All grade levels’ Chinese MOY HFW tests are now on hold. We are waiting on the administrator to announce an official testing window and distribute test paper. We will continue learning the new lessons while reviewing L5-L8. Please also continue helping kids review these lessons at home.

    Quizlet sets: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Progress Report sent home with Tuesday folder| Tuesday, Feb. 18

    -Field Trip to Houston Downtown Aquarium | Thursday, March 5

    -End of 3rd Nine Weeks| Friday, March 13

    -Spring Break | March 16-20

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 12: Money

    -Students will identify coins by value and will use a number and a cent symbol to record a coin’s value.

    -Students will describe the relationships between coins and use relationships to count by two, fives, and tens to determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and/or dimes up to 120 cents.

     

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 2 Module 9 Money

    9.1: Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

    9.2: Count Collections of Coins

    9.3: Quarters

    9.4: Equal Amounts

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Cent symbol 分钱符号: A symbol used to name the value of a collection of coins
    2. Penny 一分钱（一美分）: U.S. coin worth 1 cent
    3. Nickel 五分钱（五美分）: U.S. coin worth 5 cents
    4. Dime 十分钱（十美分）: U.S. coin worth 10 cents
    5. Quarter 二十五分钱（二十五美分）: U.S. coin worth 25 cents

     

    *Quizlet-Money: https://quizlet.com/_7zffzc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 9

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Words that students should be able to recognize and read:

    https://quizlet.com/_7zg7k7?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    • Words students should be able to write and follow stroke order: 明、昨、天、星、期、吗

     

    • Songs we sing this week:

    1.7 steps to wash hands- https://youtu.be/iK7QflCk2qg

    2.Days of the week song- https://youtu.be/NWKDy67BbwA

    3.What day is today- https://youtu.be/Iw-W9uALPY8

    4.What day was yesterday- https://youtu.be/CQNMamzBUZo

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Unit 9-Patterns of Objects in the Sky: In this unit, students observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky and identify characteristics of day and night.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.8B Observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.

    SCI.1.8C Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Sun 太阳: The star closest to the Earth. It gives off its own light.

    -Sky 天空: Everything you see above the surface of the Earth.

    -Day 白天: A 24-hour period of time.

    -Night 晚上: The end of the day when it gets dark.

    -Moon 月亮: A large sphere in the sky made of rock. It does not give off its own light.

     

    *Quizlet- Sky Unit https://quizlet.com/_7xpa6r?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 23:

    -Chinese: [Lessons 5-8] MOCK TEST for Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test

    -Math: [Unit 12 Money] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: [Unit3-5] Assessment

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

        1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-8 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Better Chinese Lesson 9 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7zg7k7?x=1qqt&i=29rbxi
    3. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great weekend,

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK22: 02/10-02/14)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test (Lessons 4-8) |Feb. 10-21

    Quizlet sets: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Spring Picture and Class Group Photos| Thursday, Feb. 13

    -Valentine’s Day (Valentines Exchange) | Friday, February 14

    -Early Dismissal | Friday, Feb. 14 @8:30-1:15

    -Progress Report sent home with Tuesday folder| Tuesday, Feb. 18

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 12: Money

    -Students will identify coins by value and will use a number and a cent symbol to record a coin’s value.

    -Students will describe the relationships between coins and use relationships to count by two, fives, and tens to determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and/or dimes up to 120 cents.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 2 Module 9 Money

    9.1: Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

    9.2: Count Collections of Coins

    9.3: Quarters

    9.4: Equal Amounts

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Cent symbol 分钱符号: A symbol used to name the value of a collection of coins
    2. Penny 一分钱（一美分）: U.S. coin worth 1 cent
    3. Nickel 五分钱（五美分）: U.S. coin worth 5 cents
    4. Dime 十分钱（十美分）: U.S. coin worth 10 cents
    5. Quarter 二十五分钱（二十五美分）: U.S. coin worth 25 cents

     

    *Quizlet-Money: https://quizlet.com/_7zffzc?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 9

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    - Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

    • Words that students should be able to recognize and read:

    https://quizlet.com/_7zg7k7?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    • Words students should be able to write and follow stroke order: 明、昨、天、星、期、吗
    • Songs we sing this week:
    1. 7 steps to wash hands- https://youtu.be/iK7QflCk2qg
    2. 2.Days of the week song- https://youtu.be/NWKDy67BbwA

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Unit 9-Patterns of Objects in the Sky: In this unit, students observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky and identify characteristics of day and night.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.8B Observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.

    SCI.1.8C Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Sun 太阳: The star closest to the Earth. It gives off its own light.

    -Sky 天空: Everything you see above the surface of the Earth.

    -Day 白天: A 24-hour period of time.

    -Night 晚上: The end of the day when it gets dark.

    -Moon 月亮: A large sphere in the sky made of rock. It does not give off its own light.

     

    *Quizlet- Sky Unit https://quizlet.com/_7xpa6r?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 22:

    -Chinese: [Lessons 5-8] Assessment on Tuesday

    -Math: [Unit 12 Money & Place Value Review] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: [Earth Materials] Quiz

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-8 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Better Chinese Lesson 9 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7zg7k7?x=1qqt&i=29rbxi
    3. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Enjoy the warm weekend,

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK21: 02/03-02/07)

    Good morning dear parents,

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -100 Day Project Due | Thursday, Feb. 6

    -100 Day Parade | Friday, Feb. 7

    -Mid-of-Year Chinese High Frequency Word Test (Lessons 4-8) |Feb. 10-21

    Quizlet sets: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Spring Picture and Class Group Photos| Thursday, Feb. 13

    -Early Dismissal | Friday, Feb. 14 @8:30-1:15

    -Progress Report sent home with Tuesday folder| Tuesday, Feb. 18

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 11: Place Value-Numbers to 120 (Review)

    -students will use concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to generate, compare, order, and represent comparisons of numbers to 120.

    -Students will use number relationships to determine the number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number to 120.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 2 Compare Numbers

    2.1: Hands on—Algebra: Greater than 

    2.2: Hands on—Algebra: Less than

    2.4: Problem solving: Hands on Algebra: Greater than or less than

    2.5: Order Numbers on an Open Number Line

     

    Unit 3 Module 10 Compare Numbers

    10.7 Problem Solving: 10 More, 10 Less

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compare 比大小: To determine if a number is less than (<), greater than (>), or equal (=) to another number
    2. equal 等于: To have the same amount or value
    3. greater than 大于: Larger than another amount or value
    4. less than 小于: Smaller than another amount or value
    5. ones place 个位: The place where a digit is written to represent how many ones are in a number
    6. open number line 数线：A number line with no numbers or tick marks
    7. order 按大小排顺序sequence a given set of numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least
    8. tens place 十位The place where a digit is written to represent how many tens are in a number

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_53fwtf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lessons 5-8 Review

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    Science Objectives:

    • Patterns of Objects in the Sky: In this unit, students observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky and identify characteristics of day and night.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.8B Observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.

    SCI.1.8C Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    -Sun 太阳: The star closest to the Earth. It gives off its own light.

    -Sky 天空: Everything you see above the surface of the Earth.

    -Day 白天: A 24-hour period of time.

    -Night 晚上: The end of the day when it gets dark.

    -Moon 月亮: A large sphere in the sky made of rock. It does not give off its own light.

     

    *Quizlet- Sky Unit https://quizlet.com/_7xpa6r?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

     

    Grades for Week 21:

    -Chinese: [Lesson 8] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Math: [Unit 11 Place Value-Numbers to 120] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: [Earth Materials] Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-8 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have fun at Chinese New Year Festival!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK19: 01/20-01/24)

    Good morning!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    [Birthday Food Policy]

    We love to celebrate birthdays for your child! However, per MIMS 2019-20 Student Handbook (p.20), food/ snacks are not allowed for birthdays. Thank you for your understanding. For birthdays, Our classes sing birthday songs for the birthday girl/ boy. Mrs. Worden prepares birthday crown for the kid to wear the whole day. We are so happy for many of our little ones growing into big sisters and brothers now! We are thankful for getting to spend every special moment together! 😊  (MIMS Student Handbook https://www.houstonisd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=271642&dataid=241430&FileName=2019-2020%20Student%20Handbook%20and%20addenda.pdf)

     

    -Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday, No School) | Monday, Jan. 20

    -Chinese New Year Class Party | Thursday, Jan. 23

    -Chinese New Year Festival & Performance | Saturday, Feb. 1

    **Our performance is scheduled to be on at 11:50 AM. All students will meet at 11:30AM in the basketball court. If your child will not be able to participate on this day, please send a note or an email to Mrs. T Chen a head of time so we can plan accordingly.  

    **Mrs. T Chen and Mrs. Worden’s students will wear red traditional Chinese outfit or red MIMS T-shirt for the performance.

    **Songs for performance:

    1) Going to School https://www.dropbox.com/s/maim8ydn48mkr81/%E4%B8%8A%E5%AD%A6%E6%AD%8C3_%E5%92%95%E5%8A%9B%E5%92%95%E5%8A%9B.mp4?dl=0

    2) Happy New Year https://youtu.be/alHAWvk2Liw

    3) Good wishes to say after the songs: 新年快乐、万事如意、年年有余、岁岁平安、鼠年行大运

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 10: Represent Numbers to 120

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models and counting strategies to compose and decompose numbers to 120 in flexible ways as so many hundreds, so many tens, and so many ones.

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models to determine the sum of a multiple of 10 and a one-digit number in problems up to 99.

    -Students will continue to practice how to recognize automatically the quantity of structured arrangements.

    -Students will continue to skip count by twos, fives, and tens in order to determine the total number of objects in a set.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 1 Number Sense: Tens and Ones

    1.6: Hands On: Show Numbers in Different Ways

    1.7: Hands On: Model, Read, and Write Numbers from 100 to 120

    1.8: Expanded Form 

     

    Unit 1 Module 3 Add Tens and Ones

    3.1: Hands on: Add 10 and More

    3.2: Hands on: Add tens and ones

    3.3: Problem Solving: Addition Word Problems

     

    Unit 3 Module 10 Number Patterns to 120

    10.3: Skip Count by Twos

    10.4: Skip Count by Fives

    10.5: Skip Count by Tens

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 8

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say:   

      https://quizlet.com/_7um6vr?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order:

      日、月、生、今、年

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 7: Earth Materials

    -Part 1: Properties of Soil:  Students observe, compare, describe and sort components of soil.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.7A Observe, compare, describe, and sort components of soil by size, texture, and color.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Soil: A natural resource that is used to grow plants.
    • Rock: A hard, nonliving object from the ground.
    • Sand: Made of very small pieces of rock.  Does not hold water well.
    • Texture: How rough or smooth an object feels.
    • Clay: Clay is made of small bits of rock. Clay usually sticks together.
    • Silt: Mud, clay, or small rocks deposited by a river or lake.

     

    *Quizlet-Earth Materials: https://quizlet.com/_1q1zp9?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 19:

    -Chinese: [Lesson 7] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Math: [Unit 10 Represent Numbers to 120] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: [Earth Materials] Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 8 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7um6vr?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great long weekend!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK18: 01/13-01/17)

     

    Good morning, dear parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Cycle 2 report card goes home | Friday, Jan. 10

    -Early Dismissal | Friday, Jan. 17

    -Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday, No School) | Monday, Jan. 20

    -Chinese New Year Class Party | Thursday, Jan. 23

    -Chinese New Year Festival & Performance | Saturday, Feb. 1

    **Mrs. T Chen and Mrs. Worden’s students will wear red traditional Chinese outfit or red MIMS T-shirt for the performance.

    **Songs for performance:

    1) Going to School http://www.guliguli.com/dongman/view/201.html

    2) Happy New Year https://youtu.be/alHAWvk2Liw

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 9: Represent Numbers to 120

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models and counting strategies to compose and decompose numbers to 120 in flexible ways as so many hundreds, so many tens, and so many ones.

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models to determine the sum of a multiple of 10 and a one-digit number in problems up to 99.

    -Students will continue to practice how to recognize automatically the quantity of structured arrangements.

    -Students will continue to skip count by twos, fives, and tens in order to determine the total number of objects in a set.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 1 Number Sense: Tens and Ones

    1.1: Understand Tens and Ones 

    1.2: Hands On: Make ten and ones

    1.3: Tens

    1.4: Hands On: Tens and Ones to 50

    1.5: Hands On: Tens and ones to 120

    1.6: Hands On: Show Numbers in Different Ways

    1.7: Hands On: Model, Read, and Write Numbers from 100 to 120

    1.8: Expanded Form 

     

    Unit 1 Module 3 Add Tens and Ones

    3.1: Hands on: Add 10 and More

    3.2: Hands on: Add tens and ones

    3.3: Problem Solving: Addition Word Problems

     

     Unit 3 Module 10 Number Patterns to 120

    10.3: Skip Count by Twos

    10.4: Skip Count by Fives

    10.5: Skip Count by Tens

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 7

     -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

     -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

     -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

     

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say: https://quizlet.com/_4976zf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order: 在、哪、里、住、老、师

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 7: Earth Materials

    -Part 1: Properties of Soil:  Students observe, compare, describe and sort components of soil.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.7A Observe, compare, describe, and sort components of soil by size, texture, and color.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Soil: A natural resource that is used to grow plants.
    • Rock: A hard, nonliving object from the ground.
    • Sand: Made of very small pieces of rock.  Does not hold water well.
    • Texture: How rough or smooth an object feels.
    • Clay: Clay is made of small bits of rock. Clay usually sticks together.
    • Silt: Mud, clay, or small rocks deposited by a river or lake.

     

    *Quizlet-Earth Materials: https://quizlet.com/_1q1zp9?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 18:

    -Chinese: [Lesson 7] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Math: [Unit 9 Recite Numbers and Skip Count] Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: [Earth Materials] Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 7 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_4976zf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK17: 01/06-01/10)

     

    Happy New Year 2020!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week (**There is no tests/ quizzes on WK17)
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Beginning of 3rd Nine Weeks | Monday, Jan. 6

    -Cycle 2 report card goes home | Friday, Jan. 10

    -Early Dismissal | Friday, Jan. 17

    -Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday, No School) | Monday, Jan. 20

    -Chinese New Year Festival & Performance | Saturday, Feb. 1

    **Mrs. T Chen and Mrs. Worden’s students will wear red traditional Chinese outfit or red MIMS T-shirt for the performance.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 9: Recite Numbers and Skip Count

    -Students will identify and apply number patterns within counting sequences in order to describe relationships.

    -Students will recite numbers forward and backward from any given number between 1 and 120.

    -Students will skip count by twos, fives, and tens to determine the total number of objects in a set.

    (The strategies introduced in this unit are to be taught throughout the duration of Cycle 3.)

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 10 Number Patterns to 120

    10.1: Count Forward by Ones to 120 

    10.2: Count Backward by Ones from 120 

    10.3: Skip Count by Twos

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Backward 倒数: Reversing in a number sequence
    2. Count 数数: Tells how many things are in a set
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Forward 正数: Moving onward in a number sequence
    5. Number 数字: A symbol that represents a specific amount

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_1hbzox

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 7

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say: https://quizlet.com/_4976zf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order:

    在、哪、里、住、老、师

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 7: Earth Materials

    -Part 1: Properties of Soil:  Students observe, compare, describe and sort components of soil.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.7A Observe, compare, describe, and sort components of soil by size, texture, and color.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Soil: A natural resource that is used to grow plants.
    • Rock: A hard, nonliving object from the ground.
    • Sand: Made of very small pieces of rock.  Does not hold water well.
    • Texture: How rough or smooth an object feels.
    • Clay: Clay is made of small bits of rock. Clay usually sticks together.
    • Silt: Mud, clay, or small rocks deposited by a river or lake.

     *Quizlet-Earth Materials: https://quizlet.com/_1q1zp9?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 17:

    -Chinese: [Lesson 7] Class work/ participation

    -Math: [Unit 9 Recite Numbers and Skip Count] Class work/ participation

    -Science: [Earth Materials] Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 7 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_4976zf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful last weekend before school resumes!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK16: 12/16-12/19)

    Good morning dear parents!

    Here comes the last week of the first semester. Time flies, I know! Our first-grade kiddos have grown so fast and learnt so much in the past four months. In Chinese, they now are much more familiar with Chinese character structure and stroke orders. They also know how to look up a word in the dictionary to find its stroke order. They can read and understand vocabulary in different sentences as well as make new phrases. They can also sing and chant lots of Chinese songs with clear pronunciation! In math, they now have better sense for numbers up to 100. They can skip count by many ways. They can also add and subtract within 10. What a great accomplishment! On top of all these academic progresses, they also learn to treat each other nicely and respectfully. Day by day, our first-grade little friends become more knowledgeable and have a warmer heart to include others.  Mrs. Worden and I would like to thank all the parents for what you have done for your kid(s), your generosity in supporting our wish lists and volunteering when we need you.

     

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week (**There is no tests/ quizzes on WK16)
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Scholastic Book Fair | Dec. 11-17, 8:45AM-5:30PM

      (Parents can take kids to Book Fair after school hours.)

    -Dyslexia Screener for all 1st grade| Monday, Dec. 16, 9:00AM-finished

     (for T Chen’s homeroom, Worden’s homeroom will take the test in January)

    **Please send kids to school on time.

    -End of Second Nine Weeks| Thursday, Dec. 19 **Report card will go home after winter break.

    -Class party & last day of school | Thursday, Dec. 19

    -Winter Holiday Spirit Week:

    Monday: Silly Holiday Sock Day

    Tuesday: Silly Holiday Hat Day

    Wednesday: Ugly Sweater/ Holiday Shirt Day

    Thursday: Polar Express Day/ Pajamas Day

     

    *Reminder- Please remind kid(s) not to bring any toys to school. We have had multiple incidents involving kids “accidently” put toys in their pocket and play with them during class. We also have conflicts about sharing or not sharing toys during recess. It has become a distraction issue so Mrs. Worden and I have talked to both our classes not to bring any toys to school.  Thank you for your understanding.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 8: Data and Graphing

    -Students will collect and sort data to create graphs using up to three categories and interpret the information presented in order to solve problems.

    -Students will use collected data to create picture and bar-type graphs.

    -Students will also draw conclusions and generate and answer questions using information from picture and bar-type graphs.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 5 Module 19: Graphing

    19.1: Read Picture Graphs

    19.2: Hands On: Make Picture Graphs

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Bar-type graph 长条图: A way to show information that uses bars to represent data
    2. Data 资料: Information collected about people or things
    3. Key 图例: The part of the graph that tells you the value of a picture in a picture or pictograph
    4. Picture graph 统计图表: A graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data
    5. Survey 问卷: A way of collecting data by asking a group of people the same questions
    6. Tally mark 计数符号: Marks that are used to record data
    7. T-chart T型表: A chart that shows how often an item or a number occurs*

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_21ah7s?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 6 (Review)

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Songs we learn for this lesson:
    1. 碰碰狐上学歌Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug
    2. 郑老师带动唱 https://youtu.be/mJ4PFjcddA4
    3. 咕力咕力上学歌 https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rr2b1j0c.html

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say:

    https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order:

    谁、的、有、爸、妈、和、家

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 6: Patterns of Change

    Part 2: Seasonal Patterns: In this unit, students differentiate between seasons according to typical characteristics.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.8C Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night.

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Seasons: Times of the year that form a repeating pattern.
    • Winter: The season that follows Fall and has the fewest hours of daylight.
    • Summer: The season that follows Spring and has the most hours of daylight.
    • Fall/ autumn: The season that follows Summer when the air gets cooler.
    • Spring: The season between Winter and Summer where growth in nature is seen.
    • Weather pattern: A change in the weather that repeats.

     

    *Quizlet-Seasons:   https://quizlet.com/_1xa91g?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Grades for Week 16:

    -Chinese: [Lesson 6] Class work/ participation

    -Math: [Unit 8 Data and Graphing] Class work/ participation

    -Science: [Seasons] Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 6 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK15: 12/9-12/13)

    Good morning dear parents!

    Thank you so much for your greatest support in accomplishing this week! We would not be able to do so much without your help. This past week, 1st grade team won the highest pledge for the whole school in Boosterthon and we had so much fun at the field trip. I also want to thank all the volunteers who come to school on Friday, Monday and Tuesday to help us do so much work. You have been making our teachers’ life so much easier. Because of your assistance, we are able to plan more interesting activities without burning out. 

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Scholastic Book Fair | December 11-17, 8:45AM-6:30PM (Parents can take kids to Book Fair after school hours.)

    -Class Party and last day of school before winter break | Thursday, Dec. 19

    -End of Second Nine Weeks| Thursday, Dec. 19 **Report card will go home after winter break.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 7: Addition and Subtraction Word Problem to 10

    -Students will develop and use strategies for whole number addition and subtraction to 10.

    -Students will use objects and pictorial models to represent and solve result unknown, change unknown, and part-part-whole, whole and part unknown addition and subtraction word problems to 10.

    -Students will generate and solve addition and subtraction problem situations when given a number sentence.

    -Students will also draw conclusions and generate and answer questions using information from picture and bar graphs.

    -Students will look at number relationships to understand the meaning of the equal sign and to determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation with three terms.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 5: Subtraction Concepts 

    5.1: Use Pictures to Show Taking From

    5.2: Model Taking From

    5.3: Model Taking Apart

    5.6: Take Apart Numbers

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Addend 加数: Any of the numbers that are added together to give a sum
    2. Addition 加法: The operation of combining two or more numbers to find the sum
    3. Difference 差: The amount that is left after you subtract
    4. Equal sign 等号: A symbol that represents the phrase “is the same as”
    5. Expression 式: Numbers and operation symbols without the equal sign
    6. Join 合并: The action of putting together two or more things
    7. Number sentence/equation 算式: Numbers with an operation symbol and an equal sign
    8. Part 部分: A piece of a whole
    9. Separate 分开: The action of removing one or more things
    10. Subtraction减法: The operation of determining a missing part when the total and another part(s) are known
    11. Sum 总和: The answer in an addition sentence
    12. Term 项: Any single number or unknown number in a number sentence
    13. Unknown 未知: A quantity that is missing

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_1owdyz?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 6

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Songs we learn for this lesson:
    1. 碰碰狐上学歌Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug
    2. 郑老师带动唱 https://youtu.be/mJ4PFjcddA4
    3. 咕力咕力上学歌 https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rr2b1j0c.html

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say:

    https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order:

    谁、的、有、爸、妈、和、家

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 6: Patterns of Change

    • Part 1: Weather Patterns

    In this unit, students observe and investigate natural changes that occur in our world during various periods of time. This unit has two parts:

    • Part 1: Weather Patterns: Students make observations and keep a record of weather patterns and temperatures.

     

    • TEKS
    • 1.8A Record weather information, including relative temperature, such as hot or cold, clear or cloudy, calm or windy, and rainy or icy.
    • 1.8D Demonstrate that air is all around us and observe that wind is moving air.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Weather: What the air outside is like.
    • Wind: Air that moves.
    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Meteorologist: A person who studies weather.

     

    *Quizlet-Weather:  https://quizlet.com/_1skw34?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

     Grades for Week 15:

    -Chinese: Lesson 6 Quiz on Tuesday

    -Math: Unit 7 Addition and Subtraction Quiz on Tuesday

    -Science: Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 6 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend and stay away from the stomach germs!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK14: 12/2-12/6)

     

    Good morning dear parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week **No quiz/ test on WK14
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -The second (last) week of Boosterthon| Dec. 2-6

    -Boosterthon Glow Run| Friday, Dec. 6

    -First Grade Field Trip to Hobby Center| Friday, Dec. 6 **Please wear class T-shirt

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 7: Addition and Subtraction Word Problem to 10

    -Students will develop and use strategies for whole number addition and subtraction to 10.

    -Students will use objects and pictorial models to represent and solve result unknown, change unknown, and part-part-whole, whole and part unknown addition and subtraction word problems to 10.

    -Students will generate and solve addition and subtraction problem situations when given a number sentence.

    -Students will also draw conclusions and generate and answer questions using information from picture and bar graphs.

    -Students will look at number relationships to understand the meaning of the equal sign and to determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation with three terms.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 4 Addition Concepts

    4.1: Use Pictures to Add To

    4.2: Model Adding To

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Addend 加数: Any of the numbers that are added together to give a sum
    2. Addition 加法: The operation of combining two or more numbers to find the sum
    3. Difference 差: The amount that is left after you subtract
    4. Equal sign 等号: A symbol that represents the phrase “is the same as”
    5. Expression 式: Numbers and operation symbols without the equal sign
    6. Join 合并: The action of putting together two or more things
    7. Number sentence/equation 算式: Numbers with an operation symbol and an equal sign
    8. Part 部分: A piece of a whole
    9. Separate 分开: The action of removing one or more things
    10. Subtraction减法: The operation of determining a missing part when the total and another part(s) are known
    11. Sum 总和: The answer in an addition sentence
    12. Term 项: Any single number or unknown number in a number sentence
    13. Unknown 未知: A quantity that is missing

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_1owdyz?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 6

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

     

    • Songs we learn for this lesson:
    1. 碰碰狐上学歌Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug
    2. 郑老师带动唱 https://youtu.be/mJ4PFjcddA4
    3. 咕力咕力上学歌 https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rr2b1j0c.html

     

    • Chinese Vocabulary:

    -Words that students should be able to understand and say:

    https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

    -Words that students should be able to write with conventional stroke order:

    谁、的、有、爸、妈、和、家

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 6: Patterns of Change

    • Part 1: Weather Patterns

    In this unit, students observe and investigate natural changes that occur in our world during various periods of time. This unit has two parts:

    • Part 1: Weather Patterns: Students make observations and keep a record of weather patterns and temperatures.

     

    • TEKS
    • 1.8A Record weather information, including relative temperature, such as hot or cold, clear or cloudy, calm or windy, and rainy or icy.
    • 1.8D Demonstrate that air is all around us and observe that wind is moving air.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Weather: What the air outside is like.
    • Wind: Air that moves.
    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Meteorologist: A person who studies weather.

     

    *Quizlet-Weather:  https://quizlet.com/_1skw34?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

      

    Grades for Week 14:

    -Chinese: Class work/ participation

    -Math: Class work/ participation

    -Science: Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 6 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_7kwjy6?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful rest of the Thanksgiving break!

    Mrs. T. Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK13: 11/18-11/22)

     

    Good morning awesome parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week **No quiz/ test on WK13
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Boosterthon kick off| Tuesday, November 19

    -First Grade Thanksgiving Friendship Feast | Friday, November 22

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 6: Place Value-Numbers to 99 

    -Students will use concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to generate, compare, order, and represent comparisons of numbers to 99.

    -Students will use number relationships to determine the number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number to 99.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 2 Compare Numbers

    2.4: Problem Solving: Hands on Algebra: Greater Than or Less Than

    2.5: Order Numbers on an Open Number Line 

     

    Unit 3 Module 10 Compare Numbers

    10.7 Problem Solving: 10 More, 10 Less

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compare 比大小: To determine if a number is less than (<), greater than (>), or equal (=) to another number
    2. equal 等于: To have the same amount or value
    3. greater than 大于: Larger than another amount or value
    4. less than 小于: Smaller than another amount or value
    5. ones place 个位: The place where a digit is written to represent how many ones are in a number
    6. open number line 数线：A number line with no numbers or tick marks
    7. order 按大小排顺序sequence a given set of numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least
    8. tens place 十位The place where a digit is written to represent how many tens are in a number

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_53fwtf?x=1jqt&i=29rbxi

     

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 1-5 Review

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Songs we learn for this lesson:
    1. 碰碰狐上学歌 Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug
    2. 郑老师带动唱 https://youtu.be/mJ4PFjcddA4

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    • Words that students should be able to understand and say from lessons 1-5

    https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

     

     

    Science Objectives:  *Continued

    Unit 5: Thermal, Light, and Sound Energy

    • Part 2: Light Energy: Students identify and discuss the importance of everyday sources of light.

     

    • TEKS
    • 1.6A Identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Heat/ thermal energy: Energy that makes things warmer.
    • Freeze: To change from a liquid to a solid.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Warm: Having or giving off heat.
    • Cool: To have a fairly low temperature.
    • Energy: Something that causes matter to move or change
    • Source: The beginning or place of origin.
    • Light: A kind of energy that lets us see.
    • Natural: Materials found in nature.
    • Human-Made: Materials made by people.
    • Sound: A kind of energy that you can hear
    • Movement: A change of position or place

     

    *Quizlet-light Energy: https://quizlet.com/_2kd51x

     

    Grades for Week 13:

    -Chinese: Class work/ participation

    -Math: Class work/ participation

    -Science: Class work/ participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese **NEW Login!

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lessons 1-5 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK12: 11/11-11/15)

    Good morning awesome parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources **updated!

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -MIMS Store | November 15

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 5: Represent numbers to 99  *Continued

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models and counting strategies to compose and decompose numbers to 99 in flexible ways, as so many tens and so many ones.

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models to determine the sum of a multiple of 10 and a one-digit number in problems up to 99.

    -Students will skip count by fives and tens to determine the total number of objects in a set up to 100.

    -Students will also learn to automatically recognize the quantity of structured arrangements.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 3 Add Tens and Ones *Continued

    3.1: Hands on: Add 10 and More

    3.2: Hands on: Add tens and ones

    3.3: Problem Solving: Addition Word Problems

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 5

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

    • Songs we learn for this lesson:
    1. 碰碰狐上学歌Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug
    2. 郑老师带动唱 https://youtu.be/mJ4PFjcddA4

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    • Words that students should be able to understand and say:

    https://quizlet.com/_2iwfe1

     

    • Words that students should be able to write following the stroke order:

    上、个、也、华

     

    Science Objectives:  *Continued

    Unit 5: Thermal, Light, and Sound Energy

    • Part 2: Light Energy: Students identify and discuss the importance of everyday sources of light.
    • TEKS 1.6A Identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Heat/ thermal energy: Energy that makes things warmer.
    • Freeze: To change from a liquid to a solid.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Warm: Having or giving off heat.
    • Cool: To have a fairly low temperature.
    • Energy: Something that causes matter to move or change
    • Source: The beginning or place of origin.
    • Light: A kind of energy that lets us see.
    • Natural: Materials found in nature.
    • Human-Made: Materials made by people.
    • Sound: A kind of energy that you can hear
    • Movement: A change of position or place

     

    *Quizlet-light Energy: https://quizlet.com/_2kd51x

     

    Grades for Week 12:

    -Chinese Quiz: Lesson 1-5 Review

    -Math Test: Unit 1-4 Review  

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese **NEW Login!

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MIMSOLS

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 20s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 5 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2iwfe1
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK11: 11/4-11/8)

    Good morning awesome parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Chinese High Frequency Word Test | October 28- November 8 (Lesson 1-4 Vocabulary)

    ***Counted as a test grade (40%) in grade book

    **Quizlet for Chinese Lessons from one to four: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Oral presentation for My Favorite Characters| November 4-8 (Counted as a class work grade)

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 5: Represent numbers to 99

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models and counting strategies to compose and decompose numbers to 99 in flexible ways, as so many tens and so many ones.

    -Students will use concrete and pictorial models to determine the sum of a multiple of 10 and a one-digit number in problems up to 99.

    -Students will skip count by fives and tens to determine the total number of objects in a set up to 100.

    -Students will also learn to automatically recognize the quantity of structured arrangements.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 3 Add Tens and Ones

    3.1: Hands on: Add 10 and More

    3.2: Hands on: Add tens and ones

    3.3: Problem Solving: Addition Word Problems

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 5

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

    -Songs we will learn this week:

    碰碰狐上学歌Going to School by PINKFONG https://youtu.be/vulOTUcnMug

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    • Words that students should be able to understand and say:

    https://quizlet.com/_2iwfe1

     

    • Words that students should be able to write following the stroke order: 上、个、也、华

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 5: Thermal, Light, and Sound Energy

    • Part 2: Light Energy: Students identify and discuss the importance of everyday sources of light.

     

    • TEKS 1.6A Identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Heat/ thermal energy: Energy that makes things warmer.
    • Freeze: To change from a liquid to a solid.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Warm: Having or giving off heat.
    • Cool: To have a fairly low temperature.
    • Energy: Something that causes matter to move or change
    • Source: The beginning or place of origin.
    • Light: A kind of energy that lets us see.
    • Natural: Materials found in nature.
    • Human-Made: Materials made by people.
    • Sound: A kind of energy that you can hear
    • Movement: A change of position or place

     *Quizlet-light Energy: https://quizlet.com/_2kd51x

     

    Grades for Week 11:

    -Chinese: favorite character (2 class work grades: one for the sheet, the other one for the oral presentation), HFWT (L1-4)

    -Math:  class work

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 5 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2iwfe1
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK10: 10/28-11/1)

    Good morning awesome parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Chinese High Frequency Word Test | October 28- November 8 (Lesson 1-4 Vocabulary)

    ***Counted as a test grade (40%) in grade book

    **Quizlet for Chinese Lessons from one to four: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

    -Due day for Chinese Project (My Favorite Characters) | Friday, November 1st

    -Book Character Day (Character Parade) | Thursday, October 31

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 4: Recite numbers and skip count

    -Students will identify and apply number patterns within counting sequences in order to describe relationships.

    -Students will recite numbers forward by 1’s and 10’s to 120 and count backwards by 1’s from 100.

    -Students will skip count by fives and tens to determine the total number of objects in a set up to 100.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1 Module 10 Number Patterns to 120

    10.1: Count Forward by Ones to 120 

    10.2: Count Backward by Ones from 120 

    10.4: Skip Count by Fives

    10.5: Skip Count by Tens

    10.6: Count by Tens to 12

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Backward 倒数: Reversing in a number sequence
    2. Count 数数: Tells how many things are in a set
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Forward 正数: Moving onward in a number sequence
    5. Number 数字: A symbol that represents a specific amount

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_1hbzox

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 1-4

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    • Songs we learned from lesson one to lesson four: (Total 15 songs)

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3qwryrtuwmA15iUTt3bRgP15PUK90kfb

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

     

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 5: Thermal, Light, and Sound Energy

    • Part 2: Light Energy: Students identify and discuss the importance of everyday sources of light.

     

    • TEKS
    • 1.6A Identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Heat/ thermal energy: Energy that makes things warmer.
    • Freeze: To change from a liquid to a solid.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Warm: Having or giving off heat.
    • Cool: To have a fairly low temperature.
    • Energy: Something that causes matter to move or change
    • Source: The beginning or place of origin.
    • Light: A kind of energy that lets us see.
    • Natural: Materials found in nature.
    • Human-Made: Materials made by people.
    • Sound: A kind of energy that you can hear
    • Movement: A change of position or place

     

    *Quizlet-light Energy: https://quizlet.com/_2kd51x

     

    Grades for Week 10:

    -Chinese: Quiz (Lesson 4, on Tuesday)

    -Math:  Quiz (Unit 3-Place Value: Compare numbers, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 1-4 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK9: 10/21-10/25)

     

    Good morning dear parents!

     

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Fire House Field Trip-T Chen’s homeroom | Wednesday, October, 23

    -Fire House Field Trip-Worden’s homeroom | Thursday, October, 24

    -Book Character Dress Up| Thursday, October 31

    -Chinese High Frequency Word Test | October 28- November 8 (Lesson 1-4 Vocabulary)

    ***Counted as a test grade (40%) in grade book

     

    **Quizlet for Chinese Lessons one to four: https://quizlet.com/MIMSTChen/folders/chinese/sets

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 3: Place Value-Numbers to 50

    -Students will use concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to generate, compare, order, and represent comparisons of numbers to 50.

    -Students will use number relationships to determine the number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number to 50.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 2-Compare Numbers

    • Lesson 5: Order Numbers on an Open Number Line (I can order numbers using a number line.)

    *TEKS 1.2F

     

    Unit 3 Module 10 Compare Numbers

    • Lesson 7: Problem Solving: 10 More, 10 Less

    *TEKS 1.5C

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compare 比大小: To determine if a number is less than (<), greater than (>), or equal (=) to another number
    2. equal 等于: To have the same amount or value
    3. greater than 大于: Larger than another amount or value
    4. less than 小于: Smaller than another amount or value
    5. ones place 个位: The place where a digit is written to represent how many ones are in a number
    6. open number line 数线：A number line with no numbers or tick marks
    7. order 按大小排顺序sequence a given set of numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least
    8. tens place 十位The place where a digit is written to represent how many tens are in a number

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 4: What Is Your Nationality?

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. Chinese Geography - Country Names Song

    https://youtu.be/wCXNiX30H-E

    1. Nationality in Chinese 儿歌 - Fun Song, Easy Mandarin

    https://youtu.be/pn8XSt_rxAE

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    https://quizlet.com/_2iwf87

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    是、不、人、大、中、小

     

    Science Objectives:

    Unit 5: Thermal, Light, and Sound Energy

    • Part 1: Thermal Energy: Students predict and identify changes in materials that are caused by heating and cooling.

     

    • TEKS

    1.5B Predict and identify changes in materials caused by heating and cooling.

    1.6A Identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    • Temperature: A measure of how hot or how cold something is.
    • Heat/ thermal energy: Energy that makes things warmer.
    • Freeze: To change from a liquid to a solid.
    • Thermometer: A tool that measures temperature.
    • Warm: Having or giving off heat.
    • Cool: To have a fairly low temperature.
    • Energy: Something that causes matter to move or change
    • Source: The beginning or place of origin.
    • Light: A kind of energy that lets us see.
    • Natural: Materials found in nature.
    • Human-Made: Materials made by people.
    • Sound: A kind of energy that you can hear
    • Movement: A change of position or place

     

    *Quizlet-Heat Energy: https://quizlet.com/_2ksvhk

     

    Grades for Week 9:

    -Chinese: Quiz (Lesson 4, on Tuesday)

    -Math:  Quiz (Unit 3- Place Value numbers to 50 and add tens and ones, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

     

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 4 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2iwf87
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK8: 10/14-10/18)

    Good morning dear parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Fall Picture Day | Tuesday, October 15

    -Early Dismissal | Friday, October 18 @ 8:30AM-1:15PM

    -Fire House Field Trip-T Chen’s homeroom | Wednesday, October, 23

    -Fire House Field Trip-Worden’s homeroom | Thursday, October, 24

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 3: Place Value-Numbers to 50

    -Students will use concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to generate, compare, order, and represent comparisons of numbers to 50.

    -Students will use number relationships to determine the number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number to 50.

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 2-Compare Numbers

    • Lesson 1: Hands on Algebra: Greater Than (I can compare two numbers to find which is greater.)

    *TEKS 1.2G

    • Lesson 2: Hands on Algebra: Lesson Than (I can compare two numbers to find which is less.)

    *TEKS 1.2G

    • Lesson 4: Problem Solving- Hands pm Algebra: Greater Than or Less Than (I can decide if a number is greater than or less than another number.)

    *TEKS 1.2D

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compare 比大小: To determine if a number is less than (<), greater than (>), or equal (=) to another number
    2. equal 等于: To have the same amount or value
    3. greater than 大于: Larger than another amount or value
    4. less than 小于: Smaller than another amount or value
    5. ones place 个位: The place where a digit is written to represent how many ones are in a number
    6. open number line 数线：A number line with no numbers or tick marks
    7. order 按大小排顺序sequence a given set of numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least
    8. tens place 十位The place where a digit is written to represent how many tens are in a number

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    • Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 4: What Is Your Nationality?

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    - Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. Chinese Geography - Country Names Song

    https://youtu.be/wCXNiX30H-E

    1. Nationality in Chinese 儿歌 - Fun Song, Easy Mandarin

    https://youtu.be/pn8XSt_rxAE

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    https://quizlet.com/_2iwf87

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    是、不、人、大、中、小

     

    Science Objectives:

    Students use simple science tools to classify objects by their observable properties.

    Part 5: Objects Can Be Classified in Multiple Ways: Students describe properties of objects and compare and categorize objects based on their properties.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.5A Classify objects by observable properties such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    classify 分类: To group objects by a property they all share

    group 放一起: To put together with one or more objects or organisms

    sort 分类 :To separate objects by ways they are alike

    properties 特性: The way an object looks, feels, smells, and sounds

     

    *Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_1iejk0

     

    Grades for Week 8:

    -Chinese: Test (Lesson 1-4, on Tuesday)

    -Math:  Quiz (Unit 2- Represent numbers to 50, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY (student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 4 Quizlet:
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK7: 10/7-10/11)

     

    Good morning wonderful parents!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Fall Holiday, no school | Wednesday, October 9

    -Fall Festival/MIMS Got Talent/Sociables Auction | Friday, October 11 @5:00-8:00 PM

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 2-Represent numbers to 50

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 3-Add Tens and Ones

    • Lesson 1: Add Ten and More (I can use a ten frame to add 10 and some more.)

    *TEKS 1.3A

    • Lesson 2: Add tens and Ones (I can add tens and ones.)

    *TEKS 1.3A

    • Lesson 3: Problem Solving- Addition Word Problem (I can use a model or draw a picture to explain how to solve an addition problem.)

    *TEKS 1.3A

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    1. Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 3: How old are you?

    -Student will be able to read and comprehend reading passages.

    -Student will be able to make phrases and sentences with vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write sentences using sentence patterns.

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. How Old Are You? (你几岁？) | Learning Songs 1 | Chinese song | By Little Fox

    https://youtu.be/ngOM7skqjjo

    1. Chinese for Kids: Learning through Songs "How old are you?"

    https://youtu.be/a6ORsBfYM9Q

    1. 你几岁，how old are you.MP4

    https://youtu.be/ZzOr1F-Z0C0

    1. Mary, Mary,你几岁

    https://youtu.be/xK6HKA0KerE

    1. What's your age in Chinese? -- Latin Chinese Song

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l65ZPilqrQA

     

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    https://quizlet.com/_2iyw9e

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十

     

    Science Objectives:

    Students use simple science tools to classify objects by their observable properties.

    Part 2: Objects Take Up Space: Students measure the capacity of different containers using nonstandard units.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.5A Classify objects by observable properties such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    Volume 体积: A measure of how long an object is

    Measure 量一量: To find out how much there is of something

    Estimate 估算

    Smaller 比较小: An object that is little in size or amount

    Larger 比较大: An object that is great in size or amount

    Equal 一样: The same size or amount

     

    *Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_1iejk0

     

    Grades for Week 7:

    -Chinese: Quiz (Lesson 3, on Tuesday)

    -Math:  Assessment (Unit 1 & 2-Counting and Represent numbers to 50, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY(student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 3 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2iyw9e
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

     

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK6: 9/30-10/4)

    Good morning!

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -PTO Meeting | Friday @ 8:45-9:45 AM

    -Mrs. T Chen and Mrs. Worden’s conference time is on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30-11:00 AM.  Please send us an email to schedule a conference in advance if you would like to meet with us.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 2-Represent numbers to 50

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 1-Number Sense: Tens and Ones

    • Lesson 4: Tens and Ones to 50 (I can group tens to show a number as tens and ones.)

    *TEKS 1.1C

    • Lesson 6: Show Numbers in Different Ways (I can tell how making a model can help me show a number in different ways.)

    *TEKS 1.2B

    • Lesson 8: Expanded Form (I can write 112 in expanded form.)

    *TEKS 1.2C

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    1. Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 3: How old are you?

    -Student will be able to read and understand the vocabulary.

    -Student will be able to write vocabulary in conventional stroke orders.

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. How Old Are You? (你几岁？) | Learning Songs 1 | Chinese song | By Little Fox

    https://youtu.be/ngOM7skqjjo

    1. Chinese for Kids: Learning through Songs "How old are you?"

    https://youtu.be/a6ORsBfYM9Q

    1. 你几岁，how old are you.MP4

    https://youtu.be/ZzOr1F-Z0C0

    1. Mary,Mary,你几岁

    https://youtu.be/xK6HKA0KerE

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    https://quizlet.com/_2iyw9e

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十

     

    Science Objectives:

    Students use simple science tools to classify objects by their observable properties.

    Part one: Object have size and length: Students measure and compare objects by size and length using nonstandard units of measure.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.5A Classify objects by observable properties such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    Length 长度: A measure of how long an object is

    Measure 量: To find out how much there is of something

    Smaller 比较小: An object that is little in size or amount

    Larger 比较大: An object that is great in size or amount

    Equal 一样: The same size or amount

     

    *Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_1iejk0

     

    Grades for Week 6:

    -Chinese: quiz (Lesson 1&2, on Tuesday)

    -Math: quiz (Represent numbers to 50, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY(student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 3 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2iyw9e
    2. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

     

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK5: 9/23-9/27)

    Good day parents!

    I hope everyone is safe and enjoys the unexpected long weekend.

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)/ Reminders
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events/ Reminders:

    -Early dismissal on Friday, September 27 (8:30AM-1:15PM)

    -1st grade syllabus will be sent home with Tuesday folder.  Please have kid(s) return the signed form on Wednesday.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Unit 2-Represent numbers to 50

     

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 1-Number Sense: Tens and Ones

    • Lesson 1: Understand Tens and Ones (I can use different ways to write a number as ten and ones.)

    *TEKS 1.2A

    • Lesson 2: Hands On: Make Tens and Ones (I can show a number as ten and ones.)

    *TEKS 1.2C

    • Lesson 3: Tens (I can model and name groups of ten.)

    *TEKS 1.2A

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Compose 组合: To put together two or more parts
    2. Decompose 拆分: to separate into two or more parts
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Expanded form 展开式: a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit
    5. Place value 位值: The position of a digit in a number used to determine its value
    6. Standard form 标准式：a number represented with digit

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/91375006/1st-grade-math-compose-and-decompose-a-number-flash-cards/

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    1. Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 2: What is your name?

    -Students will be able to read the sentences in the textbook

    -Students will be able to write “我，他，她，名，字”by stroke order.

    1. Review Lesson 1: How are you?

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. What's Your Name? (你叫什么名字？) | Learning Songs 2 | Chinese song | By Little Fox

    https://youtu.be/7ZMc8JJYA94

    1. [song] 对外汉语儿歌 你叫什么名字? Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi？ = What's your name?

    https://youtu.be/-BvnKcsmPhM

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

    Lesson 2 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378651/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-2-flash-cards/

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    Lesson 1: 你，好，见

    Lesson 2: 我，他，她，名，字

     

    Science Objectives:

    Students demonstrate and record ways that objects can move.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.6C Demonstrate and record the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zig zag, up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    Movement 运动: When something changes location from one place to another

    Motion [运]动: When something is moving

    Speed 速度: The measure of how fast something moves

    Force 力: Something that makes an object move or stop moving.

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/92108410/science-unit-2-flash-cards/

    (Not all relevant to our 1st grade lesson)

     

    Grades for Week 5:

    -Chinese: quiz (Lesson 2, on Tuesday)

    -Math: quiz (Counting forward, backward and skip counting, on Tuesday)

    -Science: quiz (safety rules in science class)

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Online Go Math book

    1) Google “Clever” and choose school district “Houston ISD”

    2) Log in: Account: STUDENT\S____(student ID)

    3) Password: MMDDYYYY(student’s birthday)

    4) Look for “math” section and you will see “Go Math”

    1. Better Chinese

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Better Chinese Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

    Better Chinese Lesson 2 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378651/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-2-flash-cards/

    (For tablet users: Search clinmclims’s class on Quizlet to download lists.)

    1. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Have a great weekend!

     

    Mrs. T Chen

     

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK4: 9/16-9/20)

    Good day parents!

    Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes and all your generous support on my wishlist. Even our front desk staff are amazed on the amount of Amazon packages I received during these weeks. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate your enormous support in setting up our classroom and making it up and running so much easier.

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events:

    -Generation Ready Workshop

    -GT Parent Information Sessions

    -Parent University

    -Parent Teacher Conference Workshop

    *Please refer to Mr. Ying’s weekly updates for more details.

     

    Math Objectives:

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 10-Number Patterns to 120

    • Lesson 4: Skip Count by Fives (I know how skip count by fives can help to count objects in a set.)

    *TEKS 1.5B

    • Lesson 5: Skip Count by Tens (I know how skip count by tens help to count objects in a set.)

    *TEKS 1.5B

    • Lesson 6: Count by Tens to 120 (I know how numbers change as I count by tens to 120.)

    *TEKS 1.5C

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Backward 倒数: Reversing in a number sequence
    2. Count 数数: Tells how many things are in a set
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Forward 正数: Moving onward in a number sequence
    5. Number 数字: A symbol that represents a specific amount

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 2: What is your name?

    -Students will be able to read and understand the meaning of the lesson vocabulary.

    -Students will be able to write “我，他，她，名，字”by stroke order.

     

    • Songs we learn this week:
    1. Hello! (你好！) | Learning Songs 1 | Chinese song | By Little Fox

    https://youtu.be/96ZzzwPdNhM

    1. Mandarin Chinese Goodbye Song - Zài Jiàn by BASHO & FRIENDS | 儿童歌曲 - 再见

    https://youtu.be/IlCTJ6Yk5V0

    1. What's Your Name? (你叫什么名字？) | Learning Songs 2 | Chinese song | By Little Fox

    https://youtu.be/7ZMc8JJYA94

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

    Lesson 2 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378651/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-2-flash-cards/

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders:

    Lesson 1: 你，好，见

    Lesson 2: 我，他，她，名，字

     

    Science Objectives:

    Students demonstrate and record ways that objects can move.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.6C Demonstrate and record the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zig zag, up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow.

    -

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    Movement 运动: When something changes location from one place to another

    Motion [运]动: When something is moving

    Speed 速度: The measure of how fast something moves

    Force 力: Something that makes an object move or stop moving.

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/92108410/science-unit-2-flash-cards/

    (Not all relevant to our 1st grade lesson)

     

    Grades for Week 4:

    -Chinese: quiz (Lesson 1, on Tuesday)

    -Math: quiz (Counting forward, backward and skip counting, on Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation, class work

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Better Chinese:

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

        1st grade: 19s01

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

       Lesson 2 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378651/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-2-flash-cards/

    (For tablet users: Search clinmclims’s class on Quizlet to download lists.)

    1. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

    Mrs. T Chen

  • Weekly Updates from Mrs. T Chen (WK3: 9/9-9/13)

    Good day parents!

    I hope this post find you well. Here comes the third week of school! These past two weeks our little first graders have practiced a lot on routines, following expectations and getting into the school mode. Mrs. Worden and I are so proud of the level of independence that our little friends have grown.

    Below you will see our objectives and how students will be graded this week for Math, Chinese and Science. Homework packet sends every Monday and is due the following Monday. Chinese and Math quiz/ test are on every Tuesday. The graded quiz/ test will be sent home with Tuesday folder on the following Tuesday. Grades will be posted on Gradespeed on the day that the quiz/test sends home. Please check and sign all graded work in the Tuesday folder and have kid(s) bring to school the next day (Wednesday).

    Next week, students will be taking Science Fusion, the science textbook home. In class, we follow HISD science planning guide but will not go through the science textbook page by page. Students are encouraged to read the textbook at home as supplement reading.

    Here is what we have for the upcoming week:

    • Event(s)
    • Weekly objectives and vocabulary
    • Grading and test for this week
    • Online resources

     

    Events:

    Open House-Wednesday, 5-7PM (R107)

     

    Math Objectives:

    Texas Go Math

    Unit 1: Module 10-Number Patterns to 120

    Lesson 1: Count Forward by Ones to 120 (I know a counting pattern help me count to 120.)

    *TEKS 1.5A

    Lesson 2: Count Backward by Ones from 120 (I know a counting pattern help me count from 120.)

    *TEKS 1.5A

     

    Lesson 4: Skip Count by Fives (I know how skip count by fives can help to count objects in a set.)

    *TEKS 1.5B

     

    Lesson 5: Skip Count by Tens (I know how skip count by tens help to count objects in a set.)

    *TEKS 1.5B

     

    Lesson 6: Count by Tens to 120 (I know how numbers change as I count by tens to 120.)

    *TEKS 1.5C

     

    Math Vocabulary:

    1. Backward 倒数: Reversing in a number sequence
    2. Count 数数: Tells how many things are in a set
    3. Digit 位数: The symbols 0–9 in the numeric system
    4. Forward 正数: Moving onward in a number sequence
    5. Number 数字: A symbol that represents a specific amount

     

    Chinese Objectives:

    1. Better Chinese Volume 1, Lesson 1: Hello

    -Students will be able to read and understand the meaning of the lesson vocabulary.

    -Students will be able to write “你，好，见”by stroke order.

     

    • Hello songs we sing in class:
      1. Learn Mandarin with BASHO FRIENDS_Hello_你好

    https://youtu.be/uLkRmHVpC4Q

    1. Little Fox_你好歌

    https://youtu.be/m_rDIzj6DRE

    1. Chinese Buddy_你好

    https://youtu.be/lpWYSLa3qME

     

    Chinese Vocabulary:

    **Words that students should be able to understand and say.

    Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

     

    **Words that students should be able to write and master the stroke orders: 你，好，见

     

    Science Objectives:

    students demonstrate and record ways that objects can move.

     

    • TEKS

    SCI.1.6C Demonstrate and record the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zig zag, up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow.

     

    Science Vocabulary

    (Students are expected to know the meanings of the vocabulary and be able to use them in Chinese and English.)

    Movement 运动: When something changes location from one place to another

    Motion [运]动: When something is moving

    Speed 速度: The measure of how fast something moves

    Force 力: Something that makes an object move or stop moving.

     

    *Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/92108410/science-unit-2-flash-cards/

    (Not all relevant to our 1st grade lesson)

     

    Grades for Week 3:

    -Chinese: quiz (Lesson 1, Tuesday)

    -Math: quiz (Number Patterns to 120, Tuesday)

    -Science: class participation, class work

     

    **Learning Resources:

    1. Better Chinese:

    1) Go to:  online.betterchinese.com

    2) Select "School Account" tab

    3) Enter Class ID: MCLIMR

    4) Enter User Name: 

    1st grade: 19s01

    2nd grade: 19s02

    3rd grade: 19s03

    4th grade: 19s04

    5th grade: 19s05

    6th grade: 19s06

    7th grade: 19s07

    8th grade: 19s08

    PK: 19s09

    Kinder: 19s10

    5) Enter Password: 123 [changeable]

    **These accounts are shared with all MIMS students and parents from Grade 1-5. Please DO NOT CHANGE the password.

    1. Lesson 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/214378610/better-chinese-volume-1-lesson-1-flash-cards/

    (For tablet users: Search clinmclims’s class on Quizlet to download lists.)

    1. Arch Chinese English-Chinese online dictionary-For stroke orders, making phrases, and finding other words with the same components: http://www.archchinese.com/chinese_english_dictionary.html

     

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

     

    Mrs. T Chen

     
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