Name

Tanner Guyton

Date

8-19-13

Student Learner Profile

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

Talking with friends.

2. What is my favourite subject?

Math. 3. What is my favourite activity outside of school?

Hanging out with friends.

4. What sport do I like to watch?

Basketball. 5. What sport do I like to play?

Basketball.

6. What would I like to learn more about?

English

7. What kind of books do I like to read?

I dont like to read

What is the best book I ever read?

I havent read any good books

8. How much time do I spend reading for fun every week? None

9. What is my favourite television show?

Two In A Half Men

10.

What kind of music do I like?

Rap and Hip Hop 11. What is my favourite activity to do on the computer?

Getting on facebook

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What kind of technology do I like to use?

Cell Phones

13.

Who are my best friends?

Adam Woodcox

14.

What do I like to do with my friends?

Hang out and have a good time.

15.

What makes me smile?

My nephews 16. What makes me laugh?

Playing with my nephews.

17.

What part of the world interests me the most?

Nothing really

18.

What do I plan to do after high school?

Try and go to college.

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What kind of career do I want when Im an adult?

A good paying job.

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 is see my friends.

4. What I find most challenging about school is getting to class on time.

5. Books I read recently the fallen. 6. Activities I do outside of school hang out with friends.

7. Three words to describe me funny, fun and good friend.

8. Careers that interest me a good job.

9. An ideal job for one day would be engineering.

10. 11.

My favourite television programs are two in a half men. My favourite Web sites are facebook and youtube.

12.

My questions about next year are my classes going to be easy.

13.

School situations that are stressful for me are meeting knew people.

14.

I deal with stress or frustration by not to strees.

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Some interesting places Ive been to are

16.

If I could travel anywhere, I would like to go to California and Los Vegas

17. 18.

If I cant watch television, I like to... hang out with friends. I would like to learn more about...math.

Tool 3: A Reading Interview

1. Do you like to read? Why or Why not?

No, because I better things to do then read.

2. Do you think you are a good reader? Why?

I think im a pretty good reader if I tried to read.

3. What was the last book you read?

The last book was the fallen. 4. What kinds of books do you like to read?

I like to read mystery books.

5. Do you think it is important to be a good reader? Why?

No, because I dont read myself so I really cant say so.

6. What do you do when you come to a word you cant read? I sound it out .

7. Do you read at home?

No I dont.

8. What do you usually do after school when you get home? I get on facebook.

Tool 4: Reading Attitudes Interview

1. How do you feel about reading? I hate reading.

2. What kinds of books do you like to read? I dont like reading books.

3. Who are your favourite authors? I dont have one. 4. How do you decide what book to read? By the cover of the book.

a. Who do you know that is a good reader? I dont know I just decide.

b. What makes a good reader? If they read alot .

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

6. Do you think you are a good reader? Why or why not? No, because I really dont read.

7. What would you like to do better as a reader? Start reading more often.

Tool 5: Reading Strategies Survey

Usually
1. I use the title and pictures to predict what the selection is about. 2. I try to predict what is going to happen next in the selection. 3. I break new words into familiar chunks. 4. I think about movies, TV shows or books that might be similar in some way. 5. I study the illustrations, photographs or diagrams for information. 6. I reread when I dont understand. 7. I imagine myself right in the story. 8. I talk to others about confusing parts. 9. I think about how the story is like something I have experienced. 10. I try to figure out the main idea of the selection. 11. I try retelling the story in my head. 12. I look up new words in the dictionary.

Sometimes

Never

13. I correct myself when I mispronounce a word. 14. I ask questions about what I read. 15. I change my reading rate for different tasks or texts. 16. How has your reading changed this year? Im better and faster.

17. What strategy helps you the most when reading? Read it in my head then read it out loud.

18. What skills or strategies do you need to continue to work on? Nothing really.

Tool 6: What Works for Me Inventory7

A. How I look after myself: How much sleep do I need? 7 or 8 hours.

What kind of food makes me feel the most alert? Breakfeast pizza.

What snacks are good energy sources? Power alley bar.

What times of the day do I need to eat?

The morning and afternoon and at dinner time.

What time of the day do I have the most energy?

In the morning.

What time of the day do I have the least energy?

At dinner time .

What type of exercise makes me feel energized?

Running, setups and push ups.

What kinds of activities help me relax?

Playing basketball.

B. Tools that help me learn: What writing tool works best for me; e.g., type of pen, pencil, color of ink? Anything that writes good.

What kind of paper helps me keep organized; e.g., wide-ruled, unlined, wide margins, pre-punched?

Any paper helpds.

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

White paper.

What binder system works for me?

Any binder.

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

Having a locker.

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

Any calculator.

What spellchecker works best for me?

The thats on my phone.

What is my favorite dictionary?

Any dictionary.

What other reference books help me learn?

Any books thats educational.

What computer programs are helpful to my learning?

All the programs.

C. In the classroom: What seat in the classroom works best for me? In the back or the front.

What do I read best from? _ ___ chalkboard ____ chart paper ____ overhead __x__ my own copy __x_ projector ____ interactive white board

Does the colour of ink (or chalk) make a difference? No

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

Yeah sometimes.

Does the size and spacing of print make a difference?

Well if its alot of writing it does but not all the time.

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: __5_ teacher explains aloud __6_ teacher writes directions on the board

_3__ teacher does example on the board __11_ teacher asks another student to demonstrate _12__ teacher asks all students to try a sample at their desks __12_ I read the directions while the teacher reads them 12___ I read the directions on my own __4_ teacher shows me at my desk __11_ another student explains a second time and answers my questions 11___ I watch what another student does 3___ I try it on my own and then check with teacher _3__ I try it on my own and then compare with another student.

E.

Tricks I use to keep myself organized: Math with Math stuff and Science with Science and English with English and Social Studies with Social Studies.

F.

Tricks I use to keep myself focused and on task in class: keep thinking about the same subject.

G.

Special things that teachers can do to help me learn: Taking there time on certain things.

Tool 7: Getting Along with Others Inventory

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

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

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

Solving problems I use all my skills to build a positive working relationship with partners. I let partners know when I think we have a problem. I am willing to make a new plan and start over. If necessary, Ill share my concerns with the teacher.

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