Friday, January 22, 2016

January 21, 22 and 23

As it is the middle of the year, I figured now would be a good time for reflection. Students were given a sheet to fill out to help them reflect on the previous semester and what they want to work on for next semester:

Name:  ________________________
MIDYEAR EXAM

Write down the books that you’ve read/are reading for Independent Reading.
For each book, rank your enjoyment of it based on this ranking system:
Strongly dislike
Dislike
It’s okay
I enjoyed it
I loved it
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10

Now explain why you liked/disliked this book.  What is it about that book that worked or didn’t work for you?  Was it the characters?  The subject?  The story?

Book #1 Title ____________________________   Ranking of the book ______________
Why did you give it this ranking?  ____________________________________________
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Book #2 Title ____________________________   Ranking of the book ______________
Why did you give it this ranking?  ____________________________________________
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Now think about what books you’ll read this next semester.  If you enjoyed reading in class, will you continue to read the same types of books or will you try some new ones?  If you didn’t enjoy reading or had a hard time finding books to read, how might you find books that interest you? 
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Okay.  First semester is over.  Check that off the list.  Now is a good time to think about your successes from this semester as well as some of your failures. 

1.      Let’s start with this class.  What grade do you think you’ll get?  Do you deserve it?  Why or why not?  If you did well, I’m guessing you won’t plan on changing too much for next semester, but if you did poorly, what stopped you from succeeding?  What will you change for next semester to do better? 
2.      Now how about at home.  Are you doing what you need to for those who take care of you?  Do they deserve what you’ve given them?  How will you continue to make home a positive place, or how will you make it better?

3.      Now the rest.  Work.  Sports.  Relationships.  Clubs.  Life.  Are you doing the best you can?  Do you want to?  How are things going to be in any of these areas next semester?

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