Hoda's Year Reflection

     My Year In Grade 5... I had a great year In Grade 5, I had so much fun and I learned so many new things from this amazing to experience. I can't believe this will be my last year in Elementary school, But I'm so excited for middle school. Grade 5 was great. There were so many amazing times and so many bad times but after all, we learn from our mistakes and do better next time. I really did have so much fun, socially, and academiclly. I really will miss being in Grade 5, with all the amazing teachers and class mates etc. etc. 

Responses To Parent Questions***

1. "Which area do you think you still need to improve?"

           • I think I still need to improve in Reading because I feel like I can read for a longer amount of time at home and  that would make me a better and a stronger reader. Also, I feel like I could do better In reading If I just read for 10 extra minutes a day. 

2. "Do you feel confident about your math skills?"

           • Yes, I do feel confident in my math skills, I just feel like I shouldn't depend on something to be good in math, because I know I can do It and I actually can do it. All I need is to be more independent considering math. 

3. "On a social level, how do you feel you developed than any other year?" 

            • This year, I feel like I can work better with students that are not my close friends and cooperate and stay focused without distractions or anything. I also feel like I have made more friends this year then any other year and I feel strong and comfortable working with other class mates. 

Reading- At the beginning of the year, I would usually read for 25 minutes a day and jot very few times, Now I can read about 40 minutes a day and jot every five pages. I feel like throughout the year I learned so many new things about READING in general and I enjoy reading books. I realized that reading is the foundation to most things in life. Not only in school. 

Writing- Writing was always my favorite. I always enjoy just writing about anything, really! I have learned so many new techniques about how I can write in a informative entertaining way. I think I have improved a lot throughout Grade 5, Now I Know how to make my writing pieces fun and interesting to read! 

Math- Math was never my favorite, I never really liked math. But I have to admit I have learned MANY things about math In grade 5 and I learned that math actually is not so bad. I learned things in math that also apply to my non-educational life. There are many life lessons that I have learned from math, and I am happy I learned them! Math is a very Fun Subject.

Science- I  always liked science, it has been one of my favorite subjects in school In Grade 5.  I always liked doing experiments and writing about them, but this year it was different then just that. We got to make projects with a partner and present them in a science fair and we had so many fun activities that we have done in class, I just loved it Overall. I have learned many new things about Science. Now I know It's not just about doing experiments and getting a good grade in the end, But it's about having fun and learning about the experiments. I can't wait for science in Middle school!

Social Studies- Social studies was never really one of my favorites but I didn't mind it either. I learned a whole lot about social studies this year. All the topics and units we had learned about were interesting and Fun. I really enjoyed Social Studies in Grade 5 because We got to learn about Social studies OVERALL! One thing I think I improved on in Social Studies this year is elaborating on what I have learned. In fact, I think I have improved on "elaborating" in all the subjects. Especially writing. I also think now I can describe things better and in a more advanced way then In the beginning of the year. 

Citizenship- CORE VALUES- Core values have helped me a lot in Grade 5. I really learned a lot from Perseverance and Courage. They Both taught me how to try my hardest and to stand up in what I believe in. They truly helped me in Grade 5. I think Core values are really helpful in CAC. I learned a lot from both of them. They are really important essentials in not only educational life, but social life and personal life aswell. 

Most Challenging- Math is the most challenging for me. But I have to admit I have learned a lot in math. Math taught me most of the things I need to be successful in life. I never really liked Math. 

Most enjoyable- Writing is my favorite subject of all subjects in school. I just love how you can just sit and write and write. It is just amazing! There are so many different units that involve researching and just using your head etc. I will always love writing as my favorite subject to learn about. It is amazing and so fun! I can't wait for Writing/language Arts in Middle school, I love researching etc. and going through the whole proccess of making an article or story.

Most proud of- The most thing I am proud of In Grade 5 is Science. I really think That I have really improved in Science this year. Science is one of my favorite subjects. I liked all the projects that we have done. I am most proud of my science blog. The unit was Erosion. I like to explain and describe exactly what I am trying to say through the computer. I am most proud of the way I finished all my posts that were assigned to me.  

Most growth- In Grade 5, Writing is the subject that I think I most improved in. I think in writing this year I have improved a lot in all ways. In Grade 5 I have learned many new things about writing in general. One thing I know for sure is that you should never forget to include PUNCTUATION in any piece you are writing. I think writing is the best and It is the foundation to live a good life style. Imagine writing a list to buy groceries. You have to know how to write for that and that is one of  the simpilest situations in life. Imagine more sufistakated things!