Name Christopher Hawkins

Date

8/19/13

Student Learner Profile

Tool 1: 20 Questions About Me
1. What is my favourite activity to do at school? Gym or Weight lifting

2. What is my favourite subject? Math 3. What is my favourite activity outside of school? Basket ball

4. What sport do I like to watch? football

5. What sport do I like to play? Basket ball

6. What would I like to learn more about? math

7. What kind of books do I like to read? mystery 8. What is the best book I ever read? Goosebumps

9. How much time do I spend reading for fun every week? 1 Hour at for the max

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What is my favourite television show? Regular show

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What kind of music do I like? Rap/country

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What is my favourite activity to do on the computer? Facebook

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What kind of technology do I like to use? Ps3

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Who are my best friends? Luis, Colin

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What do I like to do with my friends? Play around What makes me smile? My family

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What makes me laugh? A good joke or noise

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What part of the world interests me the most? Antarctica

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What do I plan to do after high school? Get a job and go to collage

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What kind of career do I want when Im an adult? Be a game producer

Tool 2: Interest Inventory

1. My most interesting subject is math

2. My most challenging subject is English

3. What I enjoy most about school is Gym and Weight lifting

4. What I find most challenging about school is the stares after Gym

5. Books I read recently are none really 6. Activities I do outside of school basket ball

7. Three words to describe me nice, funny, helpful

8. Careers that interest me game designer

9. My favourite Web sites are Facebook

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My questions about next year are how many flours School situations that are stressful for me are all accept for Gym and Weight training

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I deal with stress or frustration by ignoring

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Some interesting places Ive been to are Tennessee

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If I could travel anywhere, I would like to go to Tennessee

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If I cant watch television, I like to... play outside or play board games

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I would like to learn more about... English

Tool 3: A Reading Interview

1. Do you like to read? Why or Why not? I do not like to read because it hurts my eyes when I read for a long lime.

2. Do you think you are a good reader? Why? No, I cant just sit there and read I get really tired.

3. What was the last book you read? Probably Goosebumps

4. What kinds of books do you like to read? mystery

5. Do you think it is important to be a good reader? Why? Yes, because a lot of jobs really needs a good reader or good with numbers.

6. What do you do when you come to a word you cant read? I look it up in a dictionary.

7. Do you read at home? Only at night when no one is around to see me or bother me.

8. What do you usually do after school when you get home? Play the ps3 then get something to eat.

Tool 4: Reading Attitudes Interview

1. How do you feel about reading? I dislike it.

2. What kinds of books do you like to read? mystery

3. Who are your favourite authors? I dont know

4. How do you decide what book to read? The title or the author

a. Who do you know that is a good reader? My mom

b. What makes ____________________ a good reader? It they read with feeling

5. If you knew someone who was having trouble reading, how would you help him or her? Read with them

6. Do you think you are a good reader? Why or why not? No, because I get lost in the lines a lot

7. What would you like to do better as a reader? Stay interested

Tool 5: Reading Strategies Survey

Usually
1. I use the title and pictures to predict what the selection is about. sometimes 2. I try to predict what is going to happen next in the selection. usually 3. I break new words into familiar chunks. sometimes 4. I think about movies, TV shows or books that might be similar in some way. sometimes 5. I study the illustrations, photographs or diagrams for information. sometimes 6. I reread when I dont understand. never 7. I imagine myself right in the story. never 8. I talk to others about confusing parts. sometimes 9. I think about how the story is like something I have experienced. sometimes 10. I try to figure out the main idea of the selection. Never unless asked to 11. I try retelling the story in my head. sometimes 12. I look up new words in the dictionary. sometimes

Sometimes

Never

13. I correct myself when I mispronounce a word. sometimes 14. I ask questions about what I read. never 15. I change my reading rate for different tasks or texts. usually 16. How has your reading changed this year? Not so mutch 17. What strategy helps you the most when reading? I read with a book mark to keep me on the line 18. What skills or strategies do you need to continue to work on? My reading rate

Tool 6: What Works for Me Inventory7

A. How I look after myself: How much sleep do I need? 6 hours

What kind of food makes me feel the most alert? I dont get the question

What snacks are good energy sources? Ultra grain bars I guess

What times of the day do I need to eat? Morning lunch diner

What time of the day do I have the most energy? In the after noon

What time of the day do I have the least energy? in the morning What type of exercise makes me feel energized? Bench press

What kinds of activities help me relax? football

B. Tools that help me learn: What writing tool works best for me; e.g., type of pen, pencil, color of ink? Mechanical pencil What kind of paper helps me keep organized; e.g., wide-ruled, unlined, wide margins, pre-punched? Pre-punched

What color of paper do I find the easiest to read? white

What binder system works for me? I dont know idk

What other supplies help me keep organized; e.g., whiteout, post-it notes, ruler? Organizers

What calculator works best for me; e.g., size, features? idk

What spellchecker works best for me? idk

What is my favorite dictionary? idk

What other reference books help me learn? idk

What computer programs are helpful to my learning? idk

C. In the classroom: What seat in the classroom works best for me? In the front What do I read best from? _ _yes__ chalkboard _no___ chart paper board __no__ overhead __yes__ my own copy __yes__ projector ___yes_ interactive white

Does the colour of ink (or chalk) make a difference? does not mater

Does the type of print; e.g., printed, handwritten or typed, make a difference? typed

Does the size and spacing of print make a difference? Not really

D. Rank in order from 1 (being the most useful) to 12 (being the least useful) which type of learning experiences work best for me: _1__ teacher explains aloud __4_ teacher writes directions on the board __6_ teacher does example on the board __2_ teacher asks another student to demonstrate __5_ teacher asks all students to try a sample at their desks __7_ I read the directions while the teacher reads them __3_ I read the directions on my own __8_ teacher shows me at my desk _12__ another student explains a second time and answers my questions 10 I watch what another student does __9_ I try it on my own and then check with teacher __11_ I try it on my own and then compare with another student.

E.

Tricks I use to keep myself organized:

idk

F.

Tricks I use to keep myself focused and on task in class:

Think about my grades G. idk Special things that teachers can do to help me learn:

Tool 7: Getting Along with Others Inventory

In class I arrive to class on time. usually I bring needed books and supplies. usually I say hello to other students as I enter the classroom. always I answer questions with a few sentences. always When I start a conversation, I check that the other people appear interested. usually I keep small talk to before and after class. usually I sit up straight. I remove distracting hoods and hats. Not yet I make eye contact with others. always I show active listening by nodding my head and turning to the speaker. always I volunteer at least two answers per class. sometimes If Ive missed directions, I look to other students for clues. not yet always usually sometimes not yet

With partners and in small groups I am willing to work with a variety of partners. always I try to make others feel comfortable by talking to them. usually I show that Im willing to work with others by moving closer. sometimes I am polite to people even if I would rather not work with them. sometimes I listen carefully to directions. usually

always usually sometimes not yet I check directions with my partners. always I make a rough plan. sometimes I check the time lines. Not yet I use a quiet voice. Not yet I stay with my group and focus on the task. Not yet I try tasks even if I dont really feel like it. sometimes I do my share of the work. always I volunteer ideas. always I show good listening. always I encourage others to contribute their ideas. always I dont put down other peoples ideas. Not yet I am willing to try new roles, even if Im uncomfortable. Not yet

I support my partners in group presentations. sometimes Solving problems I use all my skills to build a positive working relationship with partners. sometimes I let partners know when I think we have a problem. sometimes I am willing to make a new plan and start over. Not yet If necessary, Ill share my concerns with the teacher. Not yet

Getting connected I participate in at least one extracurricular activity each term. sometimes