1. BY: NORA FILBIN Language Arts

2. How have I improved? From the beginning of the year and now, there has been a lot of differences in the way I read/write. In the beginning… I needed to work on my spelling. It was always a hassle to try to learn new words and understand how to comprehend them. Another way is this style I read. I’m a slow reader which makes it easier to understand but it’s also very easy to fall behind. In the past year I have learned how to read faster, yet still learn the information. Lastly, I have improved a lot with my grammar. It’s been great knowing how to write without worrying how many mistakes I just made. The word of the day, grammar packets, etc… Have helped me to be able to do that.

3. Reading improvements Reading was a bit of a struggle for me at the beginning of the year because I never read in my own time, so the only time that I actually did read was in class. Which doesn’t happen anymore. Since we have been having book clubs, discussions, etc… I have been able to pick up new ways to learn how to enjoy a book. Reading was never my favorite thing, but when you start reading more and more it helps you to become a better reader overall.

4. Overall Experience So far, this year of language arts has been great. I’m able to learn so many things I wasn’t able to pick up last year which will help me with my future. We are able to… Have book clubs which helps with teamwork. Reading books out loud (“Wonder”, soon to be “Enrique's journey”). Word of the day packets work on understanding subjects. Reading the 40 book challenge to make sure we are keeping our goals. Filling out the reading log to make sure you understand what you are reading.

5. Individual Goal My individual goal has lasted since 5 th grade and I have always tried to keep it up. My goal has been keeping straight A’s. To get straight A’s you need to be focused, ready to learn, organized, and constantly paying attention. It also a huge advantage that I love language arts, and the teacher too! It’s been a fantastic year that will hopefully carry onto 7 th grade as well.