1. Student Led Conferences March 2013 By: Paige M. Goldberg

2. A little about my day at school… My favorite part of the day is… My favorite part of the day is, when we have lunch and recess. My favorite thing that we have learned so far is… My favorite thing we have learned so far is our multiplication unit. I need the most help with… I need most help with is my math and spelling but just sometimes. Depends. I am best at… I am the best at writing I personally think that I write great stories.

3. Subject Area Reflections Math In math we are learning fractions and we just finished a unit about multiplication.

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6. Subject Area Reflections Reading Workshop In reading workshop we were reading mystery but for some reason Mrs. Roth didn’t like how we had different copies from our library’s, our teachers library’s, copies from different class rooms

7. Subject Area Reflections Writing Workshop In writing workshop we have been writing many different pieces so I can not explain much really nothing about writing.

8. Subject Area Reflections Science In science we finished a unit on energy and we are on matter right now. Oh, by the way matter is everything, but everything is ether a solid or a liquid or a gas.

9. Subject Area Reflections Social Studies In social studies we are learning how Michigan became a state, we just finished a unit on the Fur Trade.

10. Social Skills Self-reflection Social SkillsThis is a strength for meI’m ok at thisThis is a weakness for me I show respect for adults X I show respect for peers X I show respect for property X I follow behavior expectations X I take responsibility for my actions X I use self-control X

11. Work Habits- Self-reflection Work habitsThis is a strength for meI’m ok at thisThis is a weakness for me I work independently when requested X I stay on task X I listen and follow directions X My work is neat and easy to read X I complete and return my homework consistently X I participate and put in my best effort in math X I participate and put in my best effort in reading X I participate and put in my best effort in writing X I participate and put in my best effort in science X I participate and put in my best effort in social studies X

12. GOALS Reading Goals – X on the things you do well. O on the things you want to improve. __X_ using strategies to help make meaning (comprehension) _X__ discusses and reflects on what I read __O_work well with my book partner/group _X__ using strategies to recognize words __X_ reads with fluency__X_ understands fiction story components _X__ understands nonfiction text features _X__ reads with expression

13. GOALS Writing Goals – X on the things you do well. O on the things you want to improve. __O_ Staying on topic_X__ Word Choice_X_ Generating ideas __X_ Punctuation__X_ Supporting details___X “hooking” the reader _X__ Spelling___X Developing details___X Paragraph structure __X_ Varied sentences__X_ Handwriting__O_ Using voice in my writing __O_ Organization__O_ Editing__X_ Using linking/transition words _X__ Writing in complete sentences __X_ Using quotation marks in dialogue __X_ Capitalization __X_ using the writing process

14. GOALS Math Goals – X on the things you do well. O on the things you want to improve. _X__ addition facts__O_ measurement_X__ create and read graphs _O__ subtraction facts__O place value_X__ perimeter ___O/X multiplication facts__O_ rounding/estimation__X_ area _O__ division facts__O/X_ telling time _X__ word/story problems_X__ counting money

15. GOALS Social studies goals – X on the things you do well. O on the things you want to improve. __O_ map skills__X_MI fur trade knowledge __O_MI and the Revolutionary War __O_MI and statehood_O__ Working with others_X__ The 3 Fires

16. GOALS Science Goals – X on the things you do well. O on the things you want to improve. _X__ Magnetism_X_ Sun, Moon, Earth __X_ Electricity__O_ Working with others

17. For the parents: Some things to ask you child: – What do you think is your strongest subject? Why do you think that? – What subject has been the hardest for you this year? Why? – Is there anything I can help you with? – How are you getting along with the other kids in the class? – What is one thing you would like most to accomplish by the end of 3 rd grade? Let’s make a plan.

18. Conclusion Show your parents: – your Wiki portfolio page – your Social studies flip chart – Your sun, moon, and Earth photostory – your book box. Read to them with fluency and expression. – your math prompt notebook – Your subject area folders and work – Your fraction math packet – teach your parents a math game – show your parents your writing folder – show you DOL