1. My 5 th Grade Portfolio By: Rachel

2. Opening Note Date:3/14/13 These are things I think I do well. 1.I am (almost) always organized. 2.I am pretty good at working with fractions. 3.I was pretty good at writing sequential essays. I am most proud of my tests.

3. The one thing I need to continue to work on the most is my self confidence. You can help me do this by telling me to stop when I don’t act positive about myself. My goal before the end of the year is to get to the z reading level and to get 200 AR points.

4. School Feelings I feel the best about myself in class when I answer a question correctly. I have the most fun in this class when I can work with a partner. I feel proud of myself in this class when I get 100% on any of my tests. The best thing I contribute to this class is leadership.

5. Self Report Card Always, Usually, Sometimes Seldom I use time always/usually. I follow directions always. I complete assignments on time always. I get my planner signed every week always. My papers are neat always. I work quietly always/usually. My desk is organized always. I work well in groups always. I put a lot of effort into my work always. I participate in class discussions always/usually.

6. Math Reflection Things that I have learned 1. how to use a percent circle 2.how to work with fractions better 3.how to use a stem and leaf Things I have to work on 1. Working with fractions better 2.Making circle graphs 3.Working with shapes

7. Math Reflection continued I feel confident when I work in math class because I love math and I think it is my best subject. Outside of school, I use math when I go to the store and I need to give the cashier change.

8. Reading Reflection Things that I have learned 1.all the different text features 2.how to visualize the text that I am reading 3.most of the text structures Things that I have to work on 1.cause and effect 2.picking “just right” books 3.not judging books by their cover

9. Home Reading Reflection The kind of books I like to read are realistic fiction and some fantasy books. I choose what I’m going to read by getting a recommendation from my sister alex. I can become a better reader by reading books that are harder for me.

10. Reflection on Writing I think my writing is (improving/ area for growth/ strong) because I am really proud of my sequential essay.

11. Writer’s Workshop I feel happy when I work in writer’s workshop because I can be creative and their aren’t strict guidelines. I use writing in my everyday life when I am emailing my friends.

12. Social Studies Reflection My favorite thing about Social Studies this year was when we learned about the physical map. I learned the following information 1. the mouth of a river is the place where a river empties into 2.a tributary is a small river that flows into a bigger river 3.the source is the place where a river begins

13. Science Reflection My favorite thing about Science this year was mixtures and solutions. I learned the following information 1.a mixture is 2 or more substances mixed together whose and result is blurry 2.a solution is 2 or more substances mixed together whose end result is clear 3.diluted is a mixture/solution that has more water than powder