Goal Getters

Taking some time to reflect on our progress toward our learning goals...

NOTE: The following reflections are either for goals related to academics or habits of mind (aka life skills that support success and achievement). Read on!

One of my academic goals is to become a more fluent reader because reading is hard for me. I have been trying since first grade and I am going to keep trying and practicing because this is a life goal for me. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal is when I spend time reading at home and staying up at night to keep reading. I am determined to reach my goal.  - "Bling A"

One of my habits of mind goals is to be better organized. I am working on this both at school and at home. I am working toward achieving this goal both at school and at home by cleaning out my storage bin at school more often (at least 2 days a week) and helping my mom clean the house, including my sister's room.  - "Clover"

One of my habits of mind goals is to become more of an intellectual risk-taker. I am working toward achieving this goal by raising my hand more, even when I'm not positive of the answer, and saying my answer loud and proud. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal was when we did the readers' theater and I had to talk loud so that everyone could hear me. Also, I raised my hand another time when I was not sure of what the answer was, but had a pretty good idea.  
- "Water"

One of my habits of mind goals is to have more self-control. I am working toward achieving this goal by not talking when the teacher is talking or when we are supposed to be listening to someone. If someone talks to me, I will move away from that person. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal was when we were reading the book Rules and someone was whispering to me and I did not answer them and I gave them the "shhh" sign.  - "Soda"

One of my academic goals is to master my multiplication facts through 12. I am working toward achieving this goal by using flashcards 3 times per week. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal was when I worked on my facts for an hour one day and got a lot better at learning my facts.   -"Yah"

One of my academic goals is to read with more expression and with different voices. I am working toward achieving this goal by reading more often and to practice reading with expression to my grandparents and my parents. When I read out loud, it actually helps me get the voices right and then I understand who is talking in the story. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal was when I read my book to my mom and she said I did great. Also when I read to myself, I now understand who is talking in the story instead of having to go back and look at the names on the back of the book.   -"Mango"

One of my academic goals is to put full detail in my writing. For example: If I said I went in the pool, it would sound better if I used more information to describe how I went in the pool. I am working toward achieving this goal by thinking more about how I can add more detail every single time I write. An example of when I showed progress working toward this goal was when I wrote about my friend and me going on a vacation together and I put full detail in my work and checked it again to see if I could add even more.  - "Lam"