"Grades" are maximum 3, X means they aren't graded on it.
Language Arts 1st 2nd
- Segments words into recognizable phonemes (cat=c/a/t) 3 3
- Uses letters, letter patterns, long/short vowels to blend into words 3 3
- Reads common irregular sight words (ex the, have, said, give, of) 3 3
- Student reads and understands grade level appropriate text 3 3
- Reads aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech X 3
- Retells the central idea of a story using beginning, middle & end 3 3
- Identifies and describes plot, setting & characters X X
- Spells short vowel words & grade level appropriate sight words 3 3
- Writes in complete sentences 3 3
- Uses descriptive words when writing X 3
- Uses appropriate punctuation & capitalization X 3
- Writes on one focused topic (autobiographical, observational & fictional) 3 3
- Listens and gives a focused response 3 3
- Stays on topic when speaking 3 3
- Relates an important personal experience in a simple sequence 3 3
- Demonstrates understanding concepts 3 3
- Participates in activities and discussions 3 3
Number Sense
- Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 50 3 3
- Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 75 X 3
- Counts/reads/writes whole numbers to 100 X X
- Compares & orders whole numbers to 100 using the symbols < = > X 3
- Counts/groups objects into ones & 10s (3 tens, 4 ones = 34 or 30+4 X 3
- Counts & writes by 10s 3 3
- Counts & writes by 5's X 3
- Counts & writes by 2's X X
- Creates and uses fact families (6+2=8, 8-2=6) X X
- Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 7 3 3
- Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 12 X 3
- Commits to memory & recalls basic addition & subtraction facts to 20 X X
- Solves addition & subtraction problems w/ one and two digit numbers 3 3
- Understands the use of symbols +, -, and = 3 3
- Estimates & measures length, weight & volume using nonstandard units 3 3
- Tells time to the nearest half hour X X
- Identifies/describes/compares 3 dimensional shapes & objects X X
- Organizes, represents and compares data by category on graphs & charts 3 3
- Describes, extends, and explains patterns X 3
- Makes decisions about how to set up a problem X 3
- Demonstrates understanding of concepts 3 3
- Participates in activities & discussions 3 3
Visual & Performing Arts
- Participates in music check, check
- Participates in fine arts check, check
- Demonstrates appropriate social skills check, check
- Actively participates in activities check, check
- Demonstrates age appropriate large motor skills check, check
- Exhibits a positive attitude check, check
- Respects people and property check, check
- Cooperates with others check, check
- Follows School rules check, check
- Follows Directions check, check
- Demonstrates listening skills check, check
- Takes personal responsibility for behavior check, check
- Contributes to classroom activities check, check
- Exhibits organizational skills check, check
- Completes class assignments check, check
- Completes and returns homework check, check
- Exhibits neat and legible work check, check
- Works independently check, check
- Demonstrates effort check, check
- Accepts responsibility for individual learning check, check
It has been a pleasure getting to know Drew over the last couple of months. Drew has made a smooth transition to First Grade and has made many friends. He participates in classroom activities and enjoys sharing. Drew generates neat and careful work, however he sometimes has a hard time completing his work in a timely manner. Next trimester we will continue to practice reading with fluency and expression as well as using our retell strategies. At home, continue to practice reading with fluency and expression. In math, we will focus on patterns as well as addition and subtraction facts. I look forward to a great year with Drew!
Second Trimester Teacher Notes
Drew has made good progress to date. He can easily grasp new concepts that are taught. He is able to segment words into recognizable phonemes, use letters to blend into words and read grade level sight words. He is reading above grade level with fluency and comprehension. Also, Drew is able to retell in detail what he has read. In math, he's able to count, read, and write numbers to 70. As well as solve basic addition and subtraction facts. Drew does need reminders throughout the day to focus and complete is work. Also he enjoys sharing and class discussions.. Keep up the good work!
In both parent teacher conferences we discussed that Drew's a perfectionist and he needs to overcome this - to stop being so hard on himself. This is why he has a hard time finishing class projects - it has to be "just right". He is still prone to meltdowns when things aren't just right, but they are improving. As of the Sprint Parent Teacher Conference, he's reading at level 28 (they want 1st graders reading at 16 by the end of the year).
Needless to say - back to back "straight A's" make for some proud parents!
