Favourite Words and Phrases for Report-Card Writers
Keeping the tone
of report cards encouraging and constructive can be a tricky
enterprise. Here are some favorite words and phrases that are used by some of
the top report-card writers around: experienced teachers.
§ Stressing
the Positive
Words: thorough, caring, cooperative, growth,
superior, quality, striving, seeking, attempting, admirable, consistent,
persevering
Phrases: is able to, is strong in, has a good
grasp of, independent learner, works hard, improved tremendously, is willing to
take more risks, excels at, making good progress, does a great job with, has
great potential for
§ Appreciating
a Child's Unique Qualities
Words: energetic, creative, hard worker, risk
taker, imaginative, persistent, diplomatic, innovative, cooperative, original,
leader, eager, thoughtful, enthusiastic, perceptive, welcomes, problem solver
Phrases: interested in, positive attitude,
interacts well with peers, thinks clearly, understands complex tasks, shows
compassion, sets a standard for others, selects carefully, concentrates well,
follows directions carefully, suggests new approaches, generates many original
ideas, fluent reader, intrigued by, special talent for, skilled in, follows
projects through to the end
§ Child
Needs Extra Help
Words: requires, struggles, seldom, usually
Phrases: could profit by, shows a need for, finds
it difficult at times to, it is helpful to, is challenged by, works best when,
needs help with, I'm working with him/her to, had trouble with, making
progress, seems reticent about, needs encouragement in, has a tendency to,
let's find a way to solve this together
Words to be Wary of: Unable, can't, won't, always, never
This article originally appeared in Teacher magazine,
published by Scholastic.
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