Nora is secretly a genius but does not tell anyone for fear that she will be thought of as different. Youll find handy lists of phrases that encourage children, words to avoid, and concise advice on how to prompt parents. Insert student name into the comment that most accurately matches the level of achievement. Apr 17, 2012 andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Youll definitely want to steal these sample report card comments the next time you are doing report cards. The 105 report card comments in this list will help you. Report card comments for math suggested math report card comments and phrases to assist you at the end of every quarter. Report card book response project all genres materials.
Aug 18, 2019 now that weve the principles are out of the way, here is my list of 100 report card comments. For more comments in other subject areas, check out our comprehensive collection of report card comments, created especially with the elementary teacher in mind. In andrew clements the report card, stephen curtis is the best fried of nora, the protagonist of the story. Recently revised to include an additional 7page document with some of the comments categorized because some users felt the comments were. The report card by andrew clements about the book fifthgrader nora rose rowley has been keeping an unusual secret for most of her life. Create a free account and get access to more features. When writing comments on a report card, the most important thing to remember is to be honest about a students progress. The story is narrated by a 5thgrade girl, nora rose rowley. Its report card time and you face the prospect of writing constructive, insightful, and original comments on a couple dozen report cards or more. Her grades reflect her effort in class and with homework. Report card comments labels with 60 sample comments for kindergarten and first grade.
What are facts about stephen in andrew clements the. Report card comments teachers are to utilize the teacher comments section of the report card to enhance communication with parentsguardians. Writing report card comments designed to instill ambition within students can empower them to make positive changes. At last, here is a practical book that gathers timesaving tips from teachers on writing effective report card comments. Andrew clements booklist andrew clements message board. While there should be no major surprises big issues should have already been discussed with the childs parents, regardless of how well the child is doing or how poorly, the report card should be an honest reflection of that childs performance. Use the following resources to help you write positive, as well as constructive report card comments that give parents an accurate picture of each students progress and growth. Report card comments general academics 2 achievement is excellent 4 recent improvement noted 7 attentive to details 10 takes pride in his her work 27 shows imagination 31 conscientious student 34 pleased with his her progress 43 excellent student 45 original and creative 50 creative 51 has flair for the subject. Next, statements about attitude and contribution are grouped from very positive and positive to less positive comments. Packed with advice, this resource will help you collect assessment information easily and describe your students performances clearly and constructively. You might also want to check out the book 201 just right words.
He will need continual guidance from home and school throughout the rest of the year. Writing effective report card comments 0088231988564. Download this 16 page book prepared for you to help with writing report card comments. Think about the outcomes covered and the learning targets for the reporting period. Report card comments actually looking forward to this again. There are comments for all types of learners, subjects, positive and negative remarks, plus end of the quarteryear comments. Support each grade with details from the book in the comments section of the report card.
The main character, nora, calls the system into question in a way that. Use a few positive comments to show the strengths of the student and how theyve improved recently. All 1830 teacher comments remarks have been ranked and organized by. Another book i ordered at the same time did a much better job. Please continue to work on these skills over the summer. Here youll find general phrases and comments, as well as comments for language arts, math, science, and social studies. Fast food nation essay ideas for children suggested. Fifth grader nora remembers everything in her life. Teachers always say that a report card should never come as a surprise to a parentthat theyre simply meant to make official the ongoing conversations youve had with your kids teacher. Report card comments by vishal jain general strengths. The report card by andrew clements, paperback barnes. What are facts about stephen in andrew clements the report. I am in the process of writing report card comments, so it was good to revisit an old post and reflect on it. See more ideas about report card comments, report card, parents as teachers.
I read this book when i was in elementary school and remember barely being able to finish it. Here are some great report card comments that you might consider using. Report writing comments bank general attitude, effort. Easy report card comments report card comments for teachers. Report card comments e book is a huge, 180 page, collection of teacher comments that can be instantly downloaded and read on any computer. Elevenyearold nora has been secretly keeping her remarkable intelligence from her. The statements start with general report starter comments and attributes that could be commented on in general reports. Chapters like teachers philosophies and report cards in the assessment process belong in a different, more general book, not one called quick tips for writing effective report card comments. Some of the comments are only one sentence long, but if you know how to read between the lines, they say much more than you might think at first glance.
More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two christopher awards and an edgar award. Write stronger leads and use livelier language in your evaluations. Here are 125 positive report card comments for you to use and adapt. With her continued effort, she will receive much satisfaction from her work. When writing report card comments, focus on the students existing strengths and look for ways to motivate the student to improve in areas of weakness by providing advice. In writing comments for student report cards, use the following phrases to make positive comments.
The report card quotes by andrew clements goodreads. Writing effective report card comments susan shafer. The report card is about a very smart girl who pretends to be unclever and always tries to get bad grades. Its strange, the middle school in our town where my kids go to school doesnt have a comment section. Report card comments ebook is a huge, 180 page, collection of teacher comments that can be instantly downloaded and read on any computer all 1830 teacher commentsremarks have been ranked and organized by. Needs improvement report card comments for even more comments. Easy report card comments we offer hundreds of free report card comment ideas and phrases to help you complete your report cards. Download, print and bring it with you take make writing report cards less painful.
The following phrases and statements can help you tailor your comments for each specific student. The comments were created based on the most recent kindergarten curriculum document, which was implemented in september 2016. Creative and applicable academic achievementimprovement comments and phrases to use while completing the report card process. Organized by category in the 7 page document that should be opened first. Match your report card comments with the key words and phrases listed below to determine if your kid is an intelligent follower or a friendly underachiever. See more ideas about report card comments, teaching and parents as teachers. An assortment of report card comments and phrases focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
I would recommend any teacher to buy this book to help with report card comments. Report card comments over 1830 report card and individual education plan comments organized in a readytouse format. Im sorry your son is feeling badly about his learning. As elementary teacher donna donaghue remarks in her book a guide for beginning. Like the report card comments, these comments can be used to help you make notations on school records. These comments are specific to individual students. Ive tried to include a wide variety of comments for the wide variety of ability levels and behavioral issues of the kids that we teach in our classrooms. A protagonist is the main character of the story who grows and changes as a result of. Nora rose rowley is a genius, but dont tell anyone.
Creating strong report card comments knowing the targets some teachers find it useful to use a process like this. I would like to advise all teachers to invest in a book by kimberly colen called a note from your teacher. In this alternative to the traditional book report, students have to really understand a character from a book they have read in order to successfully communicate the essence of the character using a few words and symbols on a business card. Ready to use report card comments help teachers find the words they need to say on report cards. To build up your report card comment library, see the scholastic articles favorite words, phrases for report card writers, six steps to writing thoughtful report card comments, and report card writing strategies for firsttimers. Key words are bolded and comments ranked by topic, nature, and length, making sight reading and search easy for busy teachers.
Drafting writing and reading report card comments can feel like a chore, and these literacy comments will make the process a little easier for you. Grade book report card comments the comment area on the report card is designed to allow teachers to enter free form comments up to x characters for the report card comments. This book is jampacked full of any note a teacher of any age especially preschool through elementary can use. The amazing book the report card was written by the worlds wellknown author andrew clements. Grade card comments a to z teacher stuff tips for teachers. Try to provide specific examples, tailored to the subject, whenever you can to make your report card comments more personal. For my teacher friends, doshi doshi doshi plousis, hrubec schmeltzer schmeltzer keith, and the rest of you gals.
Report card comments for science science report card comments and phrase for student evaluation during the. From an early age, everything was always very easy for her. Parents are cooperative and always willing to assist student with schoolwork. A report cards main purpose is to inform parents about their childs progress. Give me chapters filled with suggested phrases and wordings. This book is extremely helpful and gives me basic phrases to say in report card comments. This product was created to help teachers compose report card comments for junior and senior kindergarten classes in ontario. To build up your report card comment library, see the scholastic articles favorite words, phrases for reportcard writers, six steps to writing thoughtful reportcard comments, and reportcard writing strategies for firsttimers. Use with our, advanced online report card generator, school report writer. A fifthgrade genius turns the spotlight on grades, good and bad, in this novel from andrew clements, the author of frindle. Thanks, annand the timing of your comment couldnt have been better. Elevenyearold nora has been secretly concealing her remarkable intelligence from her parents and. The report card, a novel by andrew clements 2004, deals with the issues of grades, testing, and achievement in school.
In order to receive an a, what do you expect the student to know, what evidence of learning do you. And sure, parents shouldnt rely a few banal sentences for a full picture of their kids academic performance. These report comments and phrases are appropriate for all students and are a great timesaver while doing report cards. Thats why we created a list of 105 sample report card comments to help you find ideas, inspiration, and insights while writing your own assessments. Nora rosa rowley is actually a genius that learned how to read alone at the age of two. The comments can be applied to both initial observations reports released to parents in the. Sample report card comments for any teaching situation. Oct 27, 2018 the following phrases and statements can help you tailor your comments for each specific student. The report card is a childrens novel by andrew clements, first published in 2004.
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