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COMMENTS FOR REPORT CARDS

PART 1Personal Attributes

The student(s) . . .

an enthusiastic learner.

tackles new challenges seriously/eagerly and with a

positive attitude. arrives at school each day with a smile, ready to

learn.

an active participant in small group discussions.

puts evident effort into his work as he completesassignments with quality in mind.

shows perseverance in all he does.

has many insightful ideas to share with the class.

kind, caring, and friendly character makes her a rolemodel for classmates.

cheery demeanor has made her a friend to many inour classroom.

uses common sense to problem solve independentlyand in a positive manner.

respectful of others.

adapts easily to new situations.Behavior


consistently makes good choices in all parts of theschool day.

behavior sets the standard for our class.

able to separate work and social times.

is polite to adults and peers in and out of theclassroom.

manages their feelings and emotions well in theclassroom.

reacts appropriately in adverse situations.

is a role model for our class with his good behavior.Work Habits


daily assignments are always completed in a timelymanner.

homework is returned on time and is well done.

stays focused on the task at hand.

uses class time constructively.

consistently uses personal best effort on a daily basis.

completes work with quality in mind.

a self-motivated worker.

hard work produces quality results.

an inquisitive learner who enjoys analyzing situations

and making new discoveries in all parts of the schoolday.

actively engages in working carefully andconscientiously.

pays attention to detail in daily work.

follows directions.

works independently and stays on task.

uses higher level thinking strategies to apply learnedskills to new situations.

passion for [subject area] shows through with theresolve he puts into every single assignment.

works very well with others in a group.

shows perseverance on challenging assignments.

able to transition easily from one activity to the next.Social Skills


always willing to help a classmate.

values what others have to say.

treats others fairly.

gets along well with others in the classroom and/or onthe playground.

polite to peers and/or adults, in and out of theclassroom.

takes the thoughts and feeling of others into accountbefore speaking or acting.

handles disagreements with peers appropriately anddiplomatically.

makes friends easily.

enjoys spending time with friends.Communication


effectively participates in a range ofconversations with diverse partners.

builds on others ideas and expresses their ownclearly and persuasively.

an active participant in small and/or large groupdiscussions.

an active listener and important member of groupdiscussions.

asks and answers questions that demonstrateunderstanding.

ask questions or seeks clarification whenneeded.

listens well and shares ideas frequently.

shares appropriate and relevant information.

listens to the ideas, opinions, and comments ofothers without interrupting.

responds appropriately to others commentsduring partner/turn-and-talk time.

ReadingThe student(s) . . .

retells events from a story in a sequential manner.

reads closely to determine what the text saysexplicitly and makes logical inferences from it.

goes back to the text and cites evidence to support

conclusions drawn from the text. has a good sense of story structure. She's able to

identify the setting, characters, problem, and solution.

describes characters in a story and explains how theyimpact the story.

analyzes how two or more texts are similar.

using taught reading strategies well to gain meaning,especially . . .

uses strategies such as making connections, askingquestions about the text, and inferencing to aid theircomprehension.

fluency and intonation are very good.

reads dialogue with expression.

uses text features and search tools to efficientlylocate information relevant to a given topic.

uses information gained from illustrations todemonstrate understanding of the text.

reads and comprehends informational texts, includingthose for science and social studies.

chooses books that are at her just right readinglevel.

reading stamina is very good. Student is able to readfor ___ consecutive minutes.

works well and participates in small, guided readinggroups.

WritingThe student(s) . . .

knowledge and application of writing conventionssuch as capitalization and punctuation are strong.

spelling and word work are very good/haveimproved greatly over the past several weeks.

writing has been a joy to read over the past fewweeks. I especially liked [examples of whatstudent wrote that you felt was well done].

language arts skills continue to blossom,especially in the areas of . . .


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conveys her thoughts and ideas clearly.

sentences are written as complete thoughts.

writes opinion pieces with well thought-out,supportive reasoning.

writing shows a strong grasp of organization. Shestays on topic and uses relevant details.

uses details to expand upon the great writtenthoughts she is already putting on paper.

use of descriptive language is strong, allowingthe audience to clearly visualize what is beingwritten.

uses an appropriate voice in her writingthat allows her personality to come through in herwritten pieces.

MathThe student(s) . . .

knows basic math facts (addition, subtraction,multiplication, and division).

uses various strategies to solve one- and two-stepword problems.

identifies and extends mathematical patterns.

understands place value and uses it to roundnumbers to the nearest . . .

solves real-world mathematical problems involvingperimeter and area.

understands the relationship between addition andsubtraction, and multiplication and division.

can identify the attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects.

uses measurement tools well to determinelength/volume/time/money/temperature.

uses data to create charts and graphs.

uses data from charts and graphs to solve problems.

PART IIAttitudeThe student:

is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoyschool.

exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in theclassroom.

appears well rested and ready for each day'sactivities.

shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.

shows initiative and looks for new ways to getinvolved.

uses instincts to deal with matters independentlyand in a positive way.

strives to reach his (or her) full potential. is committed to doing his (or her) best.

seeks new challenges.

takes responsibility for his (or her) learning.Behavior

The student:

cooperates consistently with the teacher and otherstudents.

transitions easily between classroom activitieswithout distraction.

is courteous and shows good manners in theclassroom.

follows classroom rules.

conducts himself (or herself) with maturity. responds appropriately when corrected.

remains focused on the activity at hand.

resists the urge to be distracted by other students.

is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.

sets an example of excellence in behavior andcooperation.

Character

The student:

shows respect for teachers and peers.

treats school property and the belongings ofothers with care and respect.

is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.

displays good citizenship by assisting otherstudents.

joins in school community projects.

is concerned about the feelings of peers.

faithfully performs classroom tasks.

can be depended on to do what he (or she) isasked to do.

seeks responsibilities and follows through.

is thoughtful in interactions with others.Communication Skills

The student:

has a well-developed vocabulary.

chooses words with care.

expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and throughwriting.

has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative

writing. has found his (or her) voice through poetry writing.

uses vivid language in writing.

writes clearly and with purpose.

writes with depth and insight.

can make a logical and persuasive argument.

listens to the comments and ideas of otherswithout interrupting.

Group Work

The student:

offers constructive suggestions to peers toenhance their work.

accepts the recommendations of peers and acts

on them when appropriate. is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others

in the group.

takes on various roles in the work group asneeded or assigned.

welcomes leadership roles in groups.

shows fairness in distributing group tasks.

plans and carries out group activities carefully.

works democratically with peers.

encourages other members of the group.

helps to keep the work group focused and ontask.


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Interests and TalentsThe student:

has a well-developed sense of humor.

holds many varied interests.

has a keen interest that has been shared with theclass.

displays and talks about personal items fromhome when they relate to topics of study.

provides background knowledge about topics ofparticular interest to him (or her).

has an impressive understanding and depth ofknowledge about his (or her) interests.

seeks additional information independently aboutclassroom topics that pique interest.

reads extensively for enjoyment.

frequently discusses concepts about which he (orshe) has read.

is a gifted performer.

is a talented artist.

has a flair for dramatic reading and acting. enjoys sharing his (or her) musical talent with the

class.ParticipationThe student:

listens attentively to the responses of others.

follows directions.

takes an active role in discussions.

enhances group discussion through insightfulcomments.

shares personal experiences and opinions withpeers.

responds to what has been read or discussed inclass and as homework.

asks for clarification when needed. regularly volunteers to assist in classroom

activities.

remains an active learner throughout the schoolday.

Social SkillsThe student:

makes friends quickly in the classroom.

is well-liked by classmates.

handles disagreements with peers appropriately.

treats other students with fairness andunderstanding.

is a valued member of the class.

has compassion for peers and others. seems comfortable in new situations.

enjoys conversation with friends during freeperiods.

chooses to spend free time with friends.Time ManagementThe student:

tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and groupwork in an organized manner.

uses class time wisely.

arrives on time for school (and/or class) everyday.

is well-prepared for class each day.

works at an appropriate pace, neither too quicklyor slowly.

completes assignments in the time allotted.

paces work on long-term assignments.

sets achievable goals with respect to time.

completes make-up work in a timely fashion.

Work HabitsThe student:

is a conscientious, hard-working student.

works independently.

is a self-motivated student. consistently completes homework assignments.

puts his (or her) best effort into homeworkassignments.

exceeds expectations with the quality of his (orher) work.

readily grasps new concepts and ideas.

generates neat and careful work.

checks work thoroughly before submitting it.

stays on task with little supervision.

displays self-discipline.

avoids careless errors through attention to detail.

uses free minutes of class time constructively.

creates impressive home projects.

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