Report card comments that were used in reporting during my placement.

By using these comments in a report I am

demonstrating an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their
learning ; and reporting on student achievement. (Standard 5.2 & 5.5)

Standard 5.2 Report Card Comments

1. It has been a joy getting to know ______ this term. She is a kind and caring student who is always
willing to participate and share her wonderful ideas. The enthusiasm she shows for school, friends, and
life in general energizes our whole room. ______ puts effort into her assignments and tries her best
Evidence of
throughout the day. In reading, ______ has been working on becoming an active reader in order to
Standard 5.2
improve her comprehension. She is making connections, asking questions, and determining important
(provide
feedback)
information as she reads. One focus area for ______ for the next term is to really focus on reading the
and 5.5
words on the page. She often substitutes her own words while reading and that can sometime alter the
(report on
meaning she is getting. In writing, ______ does a wonderful job of adding her own personality into her
student
achievement)
work. Keep up the wonderful things you are doing ______. You are a ninth grader who truly shines!
2. It has been a pleasure getting to know and work with ______ this term. She arrives at school each day
with a smile, eager to start learning. You can guarantee she will be the first one in her seat each
morning, starting her work before all the others. ______ puts forth the same amount of great effort
Evidence of
Standard 5.2
during the rest of her day, which is evident in the quality of her work. ______ is an active listener and
(provide
enjoys participating in small and large group discussions. She is able to readily discuss books with me
feedback)
and her classmates. She is often the first one to figure out a plot twist or where a story is going based on
and 5.5
(report on
author clues. Her reading skills and application of appropriate reading strategies are good and continue
student
to improve. Keep up all the great things you are doing ______! You are a wonderful student and a ninth
achievement)
grader who truly shines!
3. It has been an absolute joy getting to know ______ this term. She is a kind and caring student who is
always willing to participate and share her wonderful ideas. The enthusiasm she shows for school,
friends, and life in general energizes our whole room. ______ puts effort into her assignments and tries
her best throughout the day. In reading, ______ reading comprehension is very strong. She is making
Evidence of
connections, asking questions, and determining important information as she reads. In writing, ______
Standard 5.2
(provide
does a wonderful job of injecting her own personality and creativity into her work. One focus area for
feedback)
the second term is for ______ to independently use self-monitoring strategies that help ensure all
and 5.5
assignments are completed with quality in mind. While the work ______ does is very good, she will at
(report on
student
times turn in assignments that are incomplete or contain careless mistakes. Keep up the wonderful things
achievement)
you are doing ______. You are a ninth grader who truly shines!
4. I have truly enjoyed getting to know ______ this term. I am so impressed with the effort she puts forth
and the perseverance she shows everyday in her work. She is using her reading strategies well, and her
Evidence of
fluency and intonation at the ninth grade level are wonderful. Her kind and friendly demeanor make her
Standard 5.2
a role model for classmates. One goal for next term is for ______ to continue choosing books that are at
(provide
feedback)
her just right reading level which will bolster comprehension even more. Keep up all the great work
and 5.5
you are doing ______! You are a ninth grader who truly shines!
(report on
student
achievement)5.

Evidence of
Standard 5.2
(provide
feedback)
and 5.5
(report on
student
achievement)

It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. He is an enthusiastic learner who arrives at
school with a smile each day and embraces new challenges with a positive attitude. ______ has many
wonderful ideas to share with the class, and especially enjoys taking part in small group discussions. He
is respectful of others and is always willing to help a classmate. ______ language arts skills continue to
blossom and I look forward to reading more of his writing pieces next term. Goals for next term include
slowing down to complete written work with quality and continuing to choose appropriate books that
will allow him to grow as a reader. Keep up all the great things you are doing ______! You are an
absolutely wonderful student and you truly shine!

6. It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. ______ is putting forth good effort in language
arts and math. He is beginning to read for longer periods of time without distraction and has taken great
Evidence of
Standard 5.2
pride in his work during writing. We continue to work on staying focused on class work and completing
(provide
one task before moving to the next. ______ is making good progress in math, working on strengthening
feedback)
skills and using different math strategies. A goal for next term will be to continue boosting reading level
and 5.5
(report on
through small group and individual instruction. Keep up all the wonderful things you are doing ______.
student
Make sure you are reading every single day at home! You are a ninth grader who truly shines.
achievement)
7. It has truly been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. He impresses me daily with the amount of
effort he puts forth throughout the day, and his sense of humor keeps a smile on my face. ______
Evidence of
approaches each subject area with an enthusiasm and determination that is unparalleled in our
Standard 5.2
classroom. His use of reading strategies has improved consistently; reading comprehension of both
(provide
feedback)
narrative and informative text is very good. Goals for the second term include writing clear, focused
and 5.5
pieces filled with relevant details. Keep up all the wonderful things you are doing ______. You are a
(report on
ninth grader who truly shines!
student
achievement)

8. It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. He is an inquisitive student who approaches
both academics and social situations with enthusiasm. Carter is an important member of class
Evidence of
discussions, sharing information, ideas and his life experiences frequently. He is able to use higher level
Standard 5.2
thinking strategies, along with background knowledge to help him read at higher levels. Goals for next
(provide
feedback)
term include continued use of self monitoring strategies to ensure ______ is engaged in appropriate
and 5.5
school behavior, and making sure work is completed with quality in mind. Keep up all the fantastic
(report on
things you do ______. You're a ninth grade star who shines!
student
achievement)

9. It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. He is an inquisitive student who enjoys learning
any type of new information. He brings with him a depth of background knowledge from his real life
experiences, and I particularly enjoy his great sense of humor. ______ sets very high expectations for
Evidence of
Standard 5.2
himself and others and we continue to work through the emotions that come with those expectations on
(provide
a daily basis. As the year progresses I can already see improvement in this area, with ______ beginning
feedback)
to accept at times when things are difficult or not quite going the way he thinks they should. ______ is
and 5.5
(report on
always an active participant in class discussions, sharing information, thoughts and ideas. Goals for next
student
term include increasing ______ use of comprehension strategies while he reads and continued use of
achievement)
self-monitoring strategies to help ______ manage his feelings. Keep up all the fantastic things you do
______. You're a ninth grade star who shines!
10. It has truly been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. He has done a good job over the past ten
weeks of getting acclimated to a new school, and he has made new friends along the way. ______ is a
very enthusiastic learner, tackling new challenges eagerly; however he seems to get discouraged easily
Evidence of
when he feels the content is difficult for him. ______ is an active and important participant in class
Standard 5.2
(provide
discussions. He has a great knowledge of the world that he shares with us. ______ spoken vocabulary is
feedback)
excellent and I have seen such improvement in his writing over the past several weeks. Goals for the
and 5.5
second term include increasing ______ confidence in his abilities to overcome challenges as well as
(report on
student
taking personal responsibility for his actions. Academically, we are working on expanding upon written
achievement)
work with more details, building fluency in his reading and staying on task for longer periods of time.
Keep up all the great things you are doing ______! You are a student who shines!
11. It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. ______ is a quiet thinkerand an inquisitive
learner who frequently asks questions. He comes to school with a great deal of background knowledge
Evidence of
Standard 5.2
about the world around him which helps him make connections to the things we do on a daily basis.
(provide
______ is doing very nicely with math computation. He has memorized all of his basic facts. I have seen
feedback)
nice progress in his writing since school began as well. In reading, ______ has very strong word
and 5.5
(report on
recognition skills but often finds it challenging to make sense out of the words he is able to read when
student
achievement)

they are in the context of a fictional story. ______ receives a great deal of support throughout the day on
following directions, requests and routines. We continue to work on this on a daily basis. Keep doing all
the great things you do ______! You are a ninth grader who shines!
12. It has been a pleasure getting to know ______ this term. When ______ participates in class discussions,
he contributes both relevant and interesting content; I would love to hear even more from him next term!
Evidence of
______ reading skills and use of appropriate reading strategies are also showing improvement. ______
Standard 5.2
(provide
often hesitates to begin writing, not yet understanding what a good writer he is once he gets going. Goals
feedback)
for the next term include bolstering comprehension through the consistent use of reading strategies and
and 5.5
improving confidence in writing. Keep up all the great things you are doing ______! You are a
(report on
student
wonderful student, and you are a ninth grader who truly shines!
achievement)