On the first Iready test of the year, I scored 697, a decent test result. I am currently at 10 grade for reading both nonfiction and fiction, and above grade level on all subjects. I tested into the 99th percentile.

Area of ID addressed: Reading

SMART Achievement/Standard Goal: By the end of 8th grade, Owen will improve his comprehension of challenging texts by selecting and reading a diverse range of genres and taking on reading challenge extensions per Owen’s request.

Success Indicators: 

8.1.1. Analyze and evaluate literary elements and an author’s choices to understand literary text.

8.1.4. Read a wide range of informational texts to build knowledge and to better understand the human experience.

8.5.3. Apply knowledge of word structure, grammar, and context to determine the meaning of new words and phrases in increasingly complex texts.

Programming:

• Project-Based Learning

• Accelerated Learning

• Challenge Extensions

Goal Complete

Evidence - Read challenging books, ex. Dune, Kurt Vonnegut books, Steven King material, Non fiction. 

This seminar was about Inequality and the constitutional convention. For this seminar, I got a presentation grade of an exceeds, and my written report got a meets. For my next Socratic Seminar, I want to get an exceeds on both my presentation and my written report. 

Ted Talk Research 

On this exhibition, I scored an exceeds for both my oral presentation and my slideshow. I am fairly happy with how I performed, I just wish I practiced my presentation more. I learned about the injustice and discrimination that people with disabilities have faced, and still face today. I improved my research skills by searching for quality info, using a range of trustworthy sites.

On this test I received an Exceeds, showing that I know these words. I studyeyd right before the test and reviewed the words, using them in sentences and reading the definitions. I even created a quiz modeled after the real one, so I could practice the format!

Lately, our class has been reading this book. It highlights the life and legacy of Kit Carson. It follows themes of westward expansion and life in the american west. 

Blood and Thunder Reading Log

On this, I received a score of exceeds. I did well, and I studied hard and did lots of research on the topic to find and provide evidence to support my opinion. I respected others opinions, as well as led part of the discussion. 

In this project, I studied a lot about westward expansion and Kit Carson's legacy. In the trial, this knowledge helped me answer cross questions correctly, as well as improvise my direct examination. This project helped hone my research skills, as well as my confidence in official and unfamiliar places. A challenge I encountered was rephrasing my direct examination with my attorney so that the questions weren't ones that could possibly be objected to. I learned about different types of examinations, and i learned what a real trial might look like. On this exhibition, I would give myself an exceeds because my written aspect help both the attorney and witnesses part for the exhibition. In the actuall trial, i didnt use my script at all. my atorney changed his questions after school, leaving me completely unprepared. Because of this, i improvised my direct, and ended up doing a much better job than if I had had my script. Next unit, I would like to do even more research to be more prepared, use my time more wisely, and practice more before exhibition. 

During our Business and Economy unit, as a final project, groups of two created a business that addresses a UN Sustainable Development goal. My group's business was PhykoFuel. We created the PhykoFilter, which used liquid micro algae to filter out co2 emissions from car exhaust gasses. We created a business plan, in order to outline our ideas, then to plan a budget and profit. During this unit we learned about businesses and economics, as preparation to create a business. Overall, I would grade myself at an exceeds level for this unit, as I did lots of research and consistently worked respectfully with large amounts of effort. 

Will and I created a detailed slideshow, website, 3d rendering, and merchandise line up to showcase our business idea. We ended up winning first place, and our idea was recognized as brilliant. I got an exceeds to my oral presentation. 

For this class reading, I created a note catcher to reflect on each chapter of Into The Wild. I received an exceeds grading on this because I went above and beyond, creating multiple entrees for each day. I reflected thoroughly and in depth on Chris McCandless' actions, writing at least 100 words per entree. 

We did a test on economy and finace, for real money. I got 30/30 questions correct, earning me 15$. I studied a lot for this test, and my efforts paid off. 

In the final socratic seminar of the year, reviewing Christopher mccandless's life and the book 'into the wild', I received an exceeds grading. I worked hard on my seminar prep, and spoke multiple times throughout the seminar.