2010 MSLP Presentation Josh Hofman 7 th Grade

I am… I am a courageous, athletic boy. I wonder when life will be easy. I hear the vibrations of a standard Les Paul. I want be successful person in life. I am a courageous, athletic boy. I pretend I do my writers notebook. I feel horrible towards the children in Haiti. I worry about friends and family when they’re depressed. I try to follow my dreams. I am a courageous, athletic boy.

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This year I have learned about: Linear Relationships The Pythagorean Theorem Data Analysis with histograms and stem-and leaf plots Solving equations with one and two-variables Using exponents Mathematics: 7 th Grade Challenge Areas I’m working on are: Math-Specific Performance Expectations Completing study guides and/or class-related work Studying for tests Organization Asking questions Coming in for extra help To upcoming 7 th Graders, I would say that in order to do well in Math, you will need to participate during class discussions and to also pay attention during class to the best of your ability.

Science Two skills I have learned this year are… I can write a conclusion using SHAPE (summarize lab, hypothesis discussed, question from beginning of lab answered, provide data, explain how data supports conclusion) I can explain the organs and functions of the digestive system Two areas that I need to improve is… I can create a hypothesis using “If...then...because.. “ with a reason Identifying the “control” in an experiment Two area that I have improved is... Writing conclusions Identifying the parts of a system My most interesting discovery this year was… The small intestine, not the stomach is most important for digestion Mr. Marais’ “annoying” Peppi and Bollo song really did help me remember the steps of digestion.

Reading I am proud of… Reaching my AR goal Finishing Wednesday Wars A challenge for me was… My district assessment scores My Wordly Wise homework and test scores Meeting my AR goal Something I have learned about myself this year is that I have done a beautiful job at EMS by reaching my A.R. goal every trimester. My favorite book I read this year was… Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry This year, I have worked on the following skills: Vocabulary development – Wordly Wise Drawing inferences Comparing and contrasting different ideas and texts Extending beyond texts

Writing Skills that I have learned this year: Expository and persuasive writing Interesting hooks Thesis statements Call to Action, Consequences and Connection to the World A challenge for me was: Completing my Writer’s Notebook homework on time Attending Study Club Editing and revising my writing I am proud of feeling successful after a 5 paragraph persuasive essay because I know I have worked my butt off, but it will pay off in the future.

History Washington State I have learned… Physical and Human Geography of Washington Washington’s Road to Statehood Governmental functions Challenges in state history I can now… Use two column notes to organize information Skim and scan to locate specific information in text Use primary source documents to make inferences about the past Use primary source documents to make inferences about the past World Geography I have learned… the state of pollution in the Great Lakes, the land use conflict in the Amazon Rainforest, the cooperation of nations in the European Union post-Apartheid South Africa I can now… read five different thematic maps understand conflicts stem from multiple points of view Gather information to support an opinion I will always remember reading the newspaper after taking a test.

Physical Education My Favorite Activities: Bombardment Monster Run WrestlingFootball Challenges/ Areas of Improvement: Bench-pressRunningThrowing Greatest Area of Growth or Personal Best: My personal best was breaking the 7 th grade record by doing 84 push-ups.

Electives: Choir and Band Favorite Musical Piece: Eclipses Bidi Bom My Greatest Area of Improvement: Performing in front of large groups Singing with better posture and breath support

Point of Pride Overall, one area that I am very proud of is being the record holder for the 7 th grade push-ups test. I will be proud of that for the rest of my life. Also I’m proud of raising my GPA compared to last year.

Evergreen Activities FootballWrestlingTrack A.R Goal BandChoir

Summary of 7 th Grade Evergreen is a better place because I have participated in as many sports as possible and putting as much effort as possible into it. T ired of daily assignments E ver lasting fun E vergreen N ever ending homework A drenaline pumping during sports G raceful for teachers E veryone dreads the MSP R emembering the days of wrestling

Reflection & Goals MY PARENTS CAN HELP NEXT YEAR BY : Just continuing to tell me that its not the end of world if I get a C. Also, by helping me out with coming to school with the appropriate daily equipment needed. Just continuing to tell me that its not the end of world if I get a C. Also, by helping me out with coming to school with the appropriate daily equipment needed. Overall, I’ve gone through good and bad situations. I have really learned that applying event from 6 th grade to 7 th grade can really help me on my path to succession. GOALS I HAVE FOR 8 TH GRADE:  Straight A’s  Making Honor Roll  Better wrestler  Better person

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