1. Student- Teacher- Parent Conference
Your name
December 2015

2. Social Studies
So far in Social Studies, we have learned about continents, European Exploration, North American and 13 colonies geography, the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke, and Jamestown.
I was most interested in
I am most proud of
What I would like to improve on

3. Reading
So far in reading we have read several stories in Reading Streets across different genres. My favorite story was… because…
Independently, I have read _____ books. These are the titles:
I am currently reading …
What I am most proud of…
What I would like to improve on is…

4. Writing *share your writing*
In writing, I have written a Lune Poem, a Come With Me Poem, a Rhyme Association Poem, a narrative, and we have just started work on an Expository piece.
I am currently working on
I have learned how to organize and write a response to what I have read. I use text evidence to support my thinking when I answer open-ended questions using the mnemonic RAP.
I am a good writer because I …
As a writer, I would like to improve on …
*share your writing*

5. Spelling *share your spelling test book
In our weekly spelling lessons, I have been analyzing words, learning their patterns and meanings and have been using them to create meaningful, 5th grade sentences.
I prepare for my spelling tests by…
Moving forward, I would like to work on…
*share your spelling test book

6. Math
So far we have studied place value, rounding, powers of ten, multiplication, and division.
We are learning how to explain our thinking when problem solving using math vocabulary and examples.
My strengths in math are…
Moving forward, I need to improve in…

7. Overall Reflection
In the area of EFFORT (homework and classwork), I rate myself ___ out of 10. I rate myself this because…
In the area of RESPONSIBILITY, I rate myself ___ out of 10. I rate myself this because
In the area of BEHAVIOR, I rate myself ____ out of 10. I rate myself this because

8. Goal Setting I feel … about the first marking period because…
I think … about my grades for the first marking period because…
Moving forward into the second marking period, my goal is to ….I intend on achieving this goal by…
So far in 5th grade I am most proud of…

9. My Year in Fifth Grade (so far!)
The best part of fifth grade is…
This is how I feel about:
Lunch-
Recess-
Friends-

10. Dear____,