Quarter One:
In quarter one, I improved my narrative writing skills, and I learned a lot about ancient Rome and its fall. I had a great learning experience in quarter one. One goal I have for quarter two is to continue turning my work in on time. However, I also want to stay more focused and on task during class time. I think that I could have managed my time better as well, meaning that I could have got things done early instead of waiting until the last minute. All things considered, I think I did well in quarter one, and I look forward to a great second quarter.
Quarter Two:
I have acquired and improved skills such as analyzing stories and articles, and citing different types of text, but I also have some goals. One goal that I have for my language arts class is to finish reading the Eragon series by the end of the year. I want to read this series because I think it will be a challenge, and I am looking for a challenging book. Also, if I write a book review for them, I will have done all of my book reviews for the year. My goal for my other class, STEAM, is to make it to the final round of ASPIRE (an entrepreneuring competition). Last year, I was eliminated in the second to last round, so I think it is a reasonable - but also challenging - goal to get to the final round. Overall, I think I was successful in quarter one, but I still have some goals for next quarter.
Quarter Three:
In quarter 3, I have learned a lot about argumentative essays, and I have also learned about China and Japan. I believe that I was good as a student this quarter, and hope to continue working hard and turning good quality assignments in on time. Although I had a good quarter, I still have some goals. One goal that I have is to write a narrative. I have not written a narrative for awhile, and I would like to practice that skill. I would like to try writing a narrative with a captivating plot while having it be less than 10 pages, because my narratives are usually very long. That is my main goal for the next quarter. However, another goal that I have is to practice my public speaking in this class. Overall, I think that I did well this quarter.
Quarter Four:
I have learned many things in quarter 4. First, I learned a lot more about grammar and writing. Second, I learned about Medieval Europe. Finally, I am currently learning about the Renaissance. This year has been fun and educational and I have learned so many things, but I did make some goals. In quarter 1, I said that my goal was to continue turning assignments in on time, to make better use of work class time, and to manage my time better. I think I have met all of these goals. I then said in quarter 2 that I wanted to finish the Eragon series by the end of the school year because I would have all of my book reviews done if I did. I did not finish the whole series, but I am on the last book, and I have all my book reviews done. I also had the goal to make it to the last round of ASPIRE. I partially met that goal because I am still in the competition, but I don't know if I will make it to the last round. Lastly, in quarter 3, my goal was to write another narrative. Unfortunately, I did not accomplish this goal. Therefore, this will continue to be one of my goals for next year and so will the other goals that I didn't finish. Overall, I think this was a great school year!