Grade 4 -student -led Conference

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCE Date: ………………….. Student’s name: ………………………. Observation period: September 17 – November 23 Units of inquiry to be discussed: I Believe, From Where I Stand COMMUNICATION skills Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

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listens attentively during group or whole class activities follows complex oral instructions understands read-alouds: shows comprehension by engaging in after-reading activities

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uses clear, precise and rich language (does not repeat self, does not need teacher’s assistance etc)

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participates actively in speaking activities, discussions, debates etc

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reads with fluency and expression

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uses reading strategies to gain comprehension (inferring, rereading, picture clues, sentence clues etc) remains focused on reading

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connects what is read with personal experience

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retells comfortably and accurately with little/no assistance

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searches efficiently for specific information

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uses dictionary by him/herself and does not revert to teacher’s explanation

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goes through all stages of the writing process (drafting, revising, editing) CONTENT STRUCTURE

applies all/most grammatical rules to oral language (subject-verb agreement, past tense, interrogative forms, word order etc)

MECHANICS

has good ideas

is organized logically

spelling

conforms with purpose

hangs together as a whole

punctuation

gives supporting details

has a correct format (article, story etc)

capitalization grammar

Scale: 1 - seldom 2 - sometimes 3 – often 4 - usually Area(s) of progress : …………………………………………………………………………………………… Area(s) of concern: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Parent’s signature:

Student’s signature:

*Other skills (student self-assessment) Skill

THINKING

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Specific behavior (evidence) I ask questions I check work for accuracy I am reflective and thoughtful I am aware when I make mistakes I comprehend

RESEARCH

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I observe, collect and organize information I plan my work ahead I can draw conclusions I am creative and inventive I keep an open mind I present my work as well as possible

SELF-MANAGEMENT

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I concentrate on tasks I try more ways if I don’t understand I am organized I am serious about my work I am efficient I use my time properly I make informed choices

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I am considerate of others I play different roles within a group I am independent I cooperate with others I participate fully in class activities I accept responsibility I try to resolve conflicts if they occur

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SOCIAL

Are there any improvements you wish to make?

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often

sometimes

seldom

Yes/ No

If yes, what are those? List them briefly below. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… How are you going to achieve the goal(s) you set for yourself? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Write a date when you think you will accomplish these tasks (so you can evaluate your progress later). …………………………………………………… Student’s signature: