I have improved in my reading and maths because I am spending more time on these subjects.
How do I learn best?
In a quiet zone with no interruptions.
What have I found challenging this year so far? How did I overcome this?
Maths was hard at first but I did my homework and it got easier.
How do I reflect on my learning? What do I do?
I look over my work and compare it to other people's. I look over the success criteria to ensure I have met it. I read over the teacher's comments and look at what is highlighted.
What are the successes I have had so far this year?
I moved up a math class in the first term. Scoring my first try in rugby.
What groups, teams, and extra activities, music groups have I been in?
Rugby and cricket.
What is the most important skill I will take through the rest of the year?
Work as hard as I can.
The Habit of Mind I need to focus on in Term 3 is ...
Persisting because I need to finish all my work on time.
Further goals I have for myself are ...
To score a few more tries as a forward in rugby. Win the Year 7 boys cross-country race.
WRITING
I dislike writing because it is boring and I don't like the topics.
My next steps are ...
- to enjoy writing more,
- generate ideas,
- use a variety of planning formats,
- use more descriptive words,
- introduce my characters,
- create a vivid image in the reader's mind,
- develop the skills of reworking text,
- elaborate more.
READING
I don't mind reading but I can never find a good book. I like reading non fiction. My favourite books to read are encyclopedias. I am reading The Deadly Sky at the moment and it is quite good.
My next steps are...
- Infer by combining my own prior knowledge,
- Recognize specific language features,
- Find word meaning in context,
- Read regularly and select a wider range of books.
