Where did it all go, may I ask?

Well, the end is near. I never really wanted this to happen. Where did the time go? The laughter, pain, sorrow, joy? Why will it all have to disappear? The journey was tough, but now we all, just have to let go. My experience in 6th grade has definitely been memorable. I can remember when I first laid eyes on the campus, as a scared little Middle Schooler. It's reflection time again.....

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One of my favorite pieces of work that we have done this year, out of the many, would be..... *thinking, thinking, thinking*.... MY LITERATURE CIRCLES!!!! Very weird choice, I know. Well, I must have expressed my neutral feelings about the Literature Circles before in my blog, all the pros and cons of them, and I must say, I have rather enjoyed them! From having tiny paragraphs, to enormous pieces of evidence and quotes, it would be an understatement to say that I have very simply improved. just really like how I get good grades for just expressing how I feel. All I can say is, that I have grown as a writer. Not only fictional, but at reasoning too! I mean, if I haven't grown at reasoning, than how can I write this post as the way it is now? Think it through. I bet you will understand. Maybe we won't have Lit. Circles in 7th grade, but still, I will write the way I write now, or if not better. But, all this, I have to thank one of my peers, Sunny. She was really the one who showed me a better way to express writing.

My greatest challenge, I think would be my problem with procrastination. I seriously always leave work to the last minute. How do you know that I'm not working on this blogpost on a Sunday afternoon, the day before it's due? Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. It's not that I'm not organized, I'm pretty much fine in the category, but I just need to get myself motivated to do the work. Some times I am motivated, but most of the times, I'm a big couch potato. It can be fun, laying on the couch, watching T.V and eating junk food, but I know the importance of getting my work done and why it matters. I think this will be a goal for me in 7th grade, where we will be getting 500 times the work we get now in 6th grade. Maybe I still do get good grades when I do my work but procrastinate. I just really hate how I can't spread out my work. Is it that hard for me? Well, I'm sure I will be testing that out the last 3 weeks of 6th grade. Who knows how it will turn out?

As we have been talking about growth a WHOLE LOT this year, I know that I have grown. In the Learner Profile assignment thing/ blogpost that we did, we have written down how we work, where we are most comfortable, and what do we want our teachers to know about us (which is very little, social-wise :P). What I've learned about myself, is that I need a very quiet environment to work in, with only the accent of the keys and the scratching whisper of a pencil to hear. I really do have a problem with noise, because I can never concentrate. Another thing that I have learned about myself is my level of persistence. I can really challenge and enjoy myself in class, and I always try to do my best. I think that my edge for learning really is one point of me that I will really tend to enjoy throughout my life, weather it stays with me or not. A small pointer I will have to add, is that I really do think things through very easily. I can be very wise at times, too. Weird, that coming from a 12-year-old. :)

MY WORK HABITS!

a) Behavior

Could be improved
Satisfactory

Perfect- Model Student-

I wouldn't call myself perfect-- no one is. I just think that my enthusiasm in class is worth stating. I have heard I am very proactive in class form my teachers, and I can work will socially and academically. I am more of a leader, as most of my fellow classmates know, and hopefully my future peers will comprehend that too.

b) Participation

None
Satisfactory

Actively participates in class-

I think that I can be very active in class. I like helping out my teachers and my classmates, and I always try to volunteer to do things. I try to cheer people up, and help them find a solution to a problem.

c) Organization

Needs serious help

Satisfactory-

In class, I tend to forget things sometimes and it causes trouble. I think that I am pretty much organized, but I now and then I show a lack of excitement. I think that it's not that serious, that I just have to motivate myself to keep on going. I know this will be something I need to improve on more to reach my overall goal- To be the best I can.

I'm super Organized

d) Effort

Needs serious help
Satisfactory

I alway go above and beyond what is required. -

My effort in class is what is a great thing about me. I am very persistent, and I will never give up. I try to do many things and lead people in the right direction. I think I show a lot of pride and commitment to any problem I am facing, and I do my best to solve it fairly.

MY GOALS FOR 7TH GRADE:

My goals in Grade 7 are easy: To fight my procrastination and to ask my teachers more questions.

Procrastination: As I have said earlier, my procrastination is doing me no good. Since there is so much more work next year, I really have to get ready to do things on time and well. This goal will continue for the rest of my life, so I can carry on trying to have everything in order to help me with my work. I will set a goal of not procrastinating in the last 3 weeks of school, and that will start from Monday, 23rd of May. Maybe I should have a priorities list to guide me through my assignments...?

More Question-Asking: In the Student-Led conference, my humanities teacher told me it would be a good idea to ask my teachers what they expect from the work that I will produce, so it will bring my stress level down. I do believe that that, was a very good suggestion for her to make. Along with that, I have to ask my teachers more questions if I don't understand the assignment or what we are doing. By doing that, I think it will help me be not so quiet and try to reach out more in class.

Since you 7th grade teachers have about 40 of these to read, I'll break what I want you to know down for you because I'm a nice person :)

• I mainly am a good sport in class.
• I always have a good attitude, even though I may feel bad now and then.
• I like to write and read.
• Math may not be my best subject, but I try my best at it.
• I'm not as athletic as I hope to be, but I do try.
• I'm a good listener.
• I can lead a group of people well.
• I like to help out people with their problems.

Well I that's what I want you to know, other than what I have already told you.... Or than what your will possibly find out.

And here, finally comes the time where I see you, THE NEW 6TH GRADERS!!!! *applause and cheering in the background*. Well I want to start what I want you to know with this. 6th grade is not that hard. Most of you won't believe me, but once you enter 6th grade, you will know that you will pass this grade as easy as pie. Yes, there will be many bumps in the road for you, but don't let that stop you from doing your best (my best attempt to not sound cheesy)! Oh and by the way, there will be: So. Much. Drama. Even if you may not be the most popular kid in your class/team/grade, you still will have drama with a lot of people. There is no way to push it out of the way, because it will keep coming at you. Just try to, I don't know.. embrace it? Just try not to get yourself in the middle of too many things. Oh, and do as much as you can do! What I mean is, try everything! You should always venture out to things. I mean, that's what middle school is about, right? Trying new things? And if you don't want to do too many things this year, try it next year in 7th grade. That's what I'm doing. But always remember, before you make a decision, think it through so you won't rue your choice. It is only wise to do so.

"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool."

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

"There is no darkness but ignorance."

- William Shakespeare