M Y 5 TH G RADE P ORTFOLIO

O PENING N OTE Date: 3/12/13 These are things I think I do well. 1. Clean my desk 2. Teach someone something they may not understand 3. Participate in class I am most proud of my word work grades

T HE ONE THING I NEED TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON THE MOST IS TALKING IN CLASS Y OU CAN HELP ME DO THIS BY REMINDING ME IN THE MORNING M Y GOAL FOR NEXT TERM IS TO LISTEN MORE OFTEN.

S CHOOL F EELINGS  I feel the best about myself in class when I get 100% on my math test.  I have the most fun in this class when Mr. Zabawa gives us candy  I feel proud of myself in this class when I get to finish my work at B&O time.  The best thing I contribute to this class is trying to finish my test.

S ELF R EPORT C ARD Always, Usually, Sometimes Seldom I use time wisely-Sometimes I follow directions-Sometimes I complete assignments on time-Sometimes I get my planner signed every week-Usually My papers are neat-Always I work quietly-Sometimes My desk is organized-Always I work well in groups-Sometimes I put a lot of effort in my work-Sometimes I participate in class discussions-Sometimes

M ATH R EFLECTION Things that I have learned 1.how to turn fractions into decimal numbers. 2.how to make a line plot 3.how to do standard notation Things I have to work on 1. I have to work on not forgetting how to do things 2.Not forgetting to do my work 3.

M ATH R EFLECTION CONTINUED I feel bored when I work in math class because some people do not know how to do the work. The teacher has to explain it over again. Outside of school, I use math when I have to do homework and to buy things.

R EADING R EFLECTION Things that I have learned 1. I learned not to judge a book 2. Finish a book 3. Work on my reading level Things that I have to work on 1. Read more 2. Log my minutes 3. I would like to start journaling

H OME R EADING R EFLECTION What kind of books do you like to read? I like to read fiction How do you choose something to read? By the level and sometimes reading the summary. What can you do to become a better reader? I could stop talking to people and pay attention

R EFLECTION ON W RITING I think my writing is (improving/ area for growth/ strong) because I go back and add details to my writing. I am really proud of my Memoir about Benz.

W RITER ’ S W ORKSHOP I feel happy when I work in writer’s workshop because I get to be creative and write what I like. I use writing in my everyday life in school, sometimes I write at home, I write when I am doing my homework. Writing in a journal could improve my writing.

S OCIAL S TUDIES R EFLECTION My favorite thing about Social Studies this year was doing the service project I learned the following information 1. How to look for apartments 2. Make good choices when I shop 3. Made me feel great helping people

S CIENCE R EFLECTION My favorite thing about Science this year was The Health project I learned the following information 1.What clogs your heart 2.What is good and not good to eat 3. How important it is to exercise