Matthew’s 5 th Grade Portfolio

Opening Note Date: These are things I think I do well. 1.Gym 2.Art 3.Science I am most proud of my body system project.

The one thing I need to continue to work on the most is organization. You can help me do this by ??? My goal before the end of the year is to reach 200 AR points.

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 the teacher starts a debate. I feel proud of myself in this class when I give a solution to a problem. The best thing I contribute to this class is my knowledge

Self Report Card Always, Usually, Sometimes Seldom I use time wisely usually I follow directions usually I complete assignments on time usually I get my planner signed every week always My papers are neat sometimes I work quietly always My desk is organized sometimes I work well in groups usually I put a lot of effort into my work usually I participate in class discussions always

Math Reflection Things that I have learned 1.subtracting fractions 2.adding fractions 3.common denominator Things I have to work on 1.Showing my work 2.Coming prepared 3.Math boxes

Math Reflection continued I feel good when I work in math class because I get to explain my thinking. Outside of school, I use math when I tip a waiter.

Reading Reflection Things that I have learned 1.text structure 2.text features 3.problem & solution Things that I have to work on 1.inferring 2.reading what I am supposed to 3.not distracting the class

Home Reading Reflection The kind of books I like to read are sci-fi. I choose what I’m going to read by reading the back. I can become a better reader by reading all kinds of books

Reflection on Writing I think my writing is improving because I am being fluent. I am really proud of my memoirs.

Writer’s Workshop I feel great when I work in writer’s workshop because I get to choose what to write. I use writing in my everyday life when I draw comics.

Social Studies Reflection My favorite thing about Social Studies this year was that I get to work in a group. I learned the following information 1. a land bridge connected Asia & America 2.the trails the native Americans took were called migration routes 3.the native Americans came here during the ice age

Science Reflection My favorite thing about Science this year was motion & design. I learned the following information 1.a solution is a clear mixture 2.saturation is when water can no longer dissolve anything 3.salt is very soluble