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__Strengths:__ XX is a respectful student and kind to his friends. His smile brightens his friends' and teachers' day. When reading XX is able to tell the characters, setting, and some events in a story. He is able to write a few sentences on a topic of his choice. He can spell some words he is trying to include in his stories. In math XX shows strength with comparing and ordering numbers, adding single digit numbers, reading venn diagrams (2 circles), and even/odd numbers. XX participates in science experiments in class and enjoys learning new information.
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This quarter I have seen XXXX grow in her confidence in the area of reading. She is working hard to self-select books at her level and can successfully implement fix-up strategies when faced with confusing text. She knows when a book is too hard for her and is able to explain her reasons for abandoning a certain book. Both orally and written, she attempts to make predictions, connections, and formulate questions based on her reading. In writing, XXXX has successfully used graphic organizers to help her organize her ideas. XX is able to read and comprehend text on level 17-18. She shows strength with answering questions after reading to correctly give details about the plot and important information. XX is able to independently complete her assigned reading tasks and pace herself to complete them all within the given time frame. When writing XX is able to stay focused on a topic and includes many supporting details. She shows strength with spelling, using specific vocabulary, and conventions (capitalization, punctuation) when writing. In math she shows strength with problem solving, place value, and explaining her mathematical thinking. This quarter, XX has shown a deeper understanding of weather, communities, and citizenship. She participates well in class and is respectful to others.
 * On grade level student:**

XXXX has gift for storytelling orally and retelling the texts he reads. He has a knack attending to every detail and presenting them with expression and style. He participates actively in class and is respectful to others. XXXX is able to read and comprehend text above grade level at 23-24. He shows strength with answering questions after reading to correctly give details about the plot and important information. XXXX is able to independently complete his assigned reading tasks and pace himself to complete them all within the given time frame. When writing XXXX is able to stay focused on a topic and includes many supporting details. He shows strength with spelling, using specific vocabulary, and conventions (capitalization, punctuation) when writing. In math XXXX shows strength with problem solving, place value, and explaining his mathematical thinking. This quarter, he has shown a deeper understanding of weather, communities, and citizenship.

XX is a strong mathematical thinker. She has strong reading stamina and uses expression when she reads aloud and when she is telling stories during Morning Meeting. She actively participates in class and is respectful to others. She is able to read and comprehend text on level 23-24. XX shows strength with answering questions after reading to correctly give details about the plot and important information. She is able to independently complete her assigned reading tasks and pace herself to complete them all within the given time frame. When writing XX is able to stay focused on a topic and includes many supporting details. She shows strength with spelling, using specific vocabulary, and conventions (capitalization, punctuation) when writing. XX shows strength with spelling, using specific vocabulary, and conventions (capitalization, punctuation) when writing. She shows strength with comparing and ordering numbers, adding single digit numbers, reading Venn diagrams (2 circles), and even/odd numbers. XX is solving word problems using strategies modeling, composing and decomposing quantities, using double, and making ones, tens, and hundreds. She measures length using centimeters and inches, as well as, temperature using Fahrenheit. XX identifies and extends repeating and growing patterns. This quarter, she has shown a deeper understanding of weather, communities, and citizenship.
 * Above grade level student:**

__Areas of Improvement:__ XX is working on memorizing sight words to help him when reading. He is practicing short vowel sounds letters make to help him figure out words he does not know. XX can independently read on a level 7-8. Expectations for this time in second grade are to be reading at a level 17-18. By practicing his sight words at home and at school XX will be more likely to memorize his sight words faster as he will see them more times. When writing XX is working on adding more details to his stories and using correct capitalization and punctuation. In math XX is working on reading and writing numbers, problem solving, extending patterns, estimating, and checking back over his work for counting errors. XX is working on giving more information and explaining what he has learned in science and social studies. He sometimes shows misunderstandings about topics in these areas. XX should complete his homework in order to have more practice at home with concepts we are covering in class. He has not completed homework this quarter.
 * At risk student:**

XXXX is currently at an independent reading level of 15/16 (benchmark level is a 17/18). He needs some reminders to use his reading strategies rather than skip over unknown words. He is able to retell what he has read but struggles with some aspects of comprehension such as making meaningful connections, figuring out the author's message and making inferences about characters. In writing, XXXX needs to work on his legibility and spelling. These sometimes interfere with being able to read his writing. His content can include many details but this is often inconsistent. He is just on level and will need to work on these skills to remain on level. In math, XXXX struggles with number sense skills such as place value. He also needs to work on accuracy with his addition and subtraction as well as solving word problems.

XXXX needs to continue to work on applying the reading strategies we are learning in class, especially when reading nonfiction text. In her writing, XXXX struggles with elaborating on the basic ideas of her story plan. She needs a lot of one-on-one help and guiding questions in order for her to get her ideas and the details to support them down on paper. Math has been a real struggle for XXXX this quarter. She has trouble with her basic number sense, thus place value, decimals, and fractions have been very hard for her. She has a difficult time choosing strategies to solve word problems, especially when they involve multiple steps. Often times, XXXX will has trouble listening attentively during instruction, especially if she is struggling with the concept. She does not always seek help when she does not understand, but will willingly come to the back table for extra support when she sees others doing the same.

In reading, XX is working on fluency using period pauses and retelling important information after reading a text without being prompted with questions. XX's spelling is developmentally appropriate for her age. To continue to make growth in spelling she is working on long vowels patterns. In writing, XX is working on varying her sentence patterns and reading back over her work to make sure her ideas flow. In reading, XX is working on retelling important information after reading a text without being prompted with questions. Her spelling is developmentally appropriate for her age. To continue to make growth in spelling she is working on long vowels patterns.
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__Interventions:__ PEP: XX works in small groups during Readers' Workshop to practice his decoding strategies and short vowels Small group instruction, peer grouping, one on one instruction, personalized word study assignments, math team time, Rooftop Readers elective provides extra reading support for XX __**Strengths:**__
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