My 5th Grade Portfolio

By: Jay

Opening Note

Date:3-16-12These are things I think I do well.1.Math2.Science3.Social StudiesI am most proud of how good I am in math.

The one thing I need to continue to work on the most is figuring out what a word means in a book.

You can help me do this by doing by answering me when I ask or to have a dictionary.

My goal before the end of the year is not to leave a word that I don’t know in a unknown by me.

School Feelings

• I feel the best about myself in class when I get a question right.

• I have the most fun in this class when we are doing science experiments.

• I feel proud of myself in this class when I get an A+.

• The best thing I contribute to this class is good character.

Self Report CardAlways, Usually, Sometimes Seldom

• I use time wisely Always• 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• My desk is organized Always• I work well in groups Sometimes • I put a lot of effort into my work Always• I participate in class discussions Usually

Math Reflection

• Things that I have learned1.algebra expressions2.order of operations3.circle graphs

• Things I have to work on1.Negative numbers2.Multiplieing and dividing fractions3.Finding sale prices

Math Reflection continued• I feel confident when I work in math class

because I am good at it.

• Outside of school, I use math when I am totaling up my reading minutes.

Reading Reflection• Things that I have learned

1.what parts you need in predictions2.major and minor characters3.setting

• Things that I have to work on1.writing down my thinking2.predicting more often3. figuring out what a word means

Home Reading Reflection• The kind of books I like to read are fantasy.

• I choose what I’m going to read by having my dad pick random books off the shelf that look interesting.

• I can become a better reader by writing my reading down more often.

Reflection on Writing

• I think my writing is strong because I don’t often use boring words and never write sentences like I ate dinner.

• I am really proud of how detailed my stories are.

Social Studies Reflection

• My favorite thing about Social Studies this year is the explorer project.

• I learned the following information

1. the Native Americans lived in 4 different types of places2.Native Americans use what is around them to eat.3.latitude and longitude

Writer’s Workshop• I feel stuck when I work in writer’s workshop

because I have trouble thinking about a story to write

• I use writing in my everyday life when I write thank you notes.

Science Reflection

• My favorite thing about Science this year was when we did the car experiments in the motion and design unit.

• I learned the following information1.your stomach digests food by mixing it with gases and squeezing2.saliva helps break down food3.you are made up of millions of cells