Language should be clear and simple. Avoid edu-babble, figurative language, metaphors, complex sentences, nuances, etc. anything that can be confusing – or misunderstood by a parent. If in doubt, keep vocabulary and sentence structures simple and clear. Proofread your reports before handing them in. Use spell check with Canadian English, watch for he/she confounds, wrong names and errors made during cut and paste. Include encouraging comments made directly to the student. Exceptional Needs: Adapted and modified programs must be reflected in the report; One of the following comments must be used when supporting a student who is on an IEP or StLP: is on an IEP that includes adaptations in this (student’s name) subject. is on an IEP that includes modifications in this (student’s name) subject. is on an IEP that includes enrichment in this (student’s name) subject. has a Student Learning Plan that includes (student’s name) adaptations in this subject. Avoid comments such Please use the passive voice: “I” as: “I encourage X to…”. is “X encouraged to…”. Personalized comments are expected as much as possible. Summative Report Checklist The summative reports that I have written: Clearly describe in relation to the learning standards for each subject: -what the student is able to do; -areas in which the student requires further attention or development; -ways of supporting the student in his/her learning Use clear and simple language that parents will understand by: -avoiding pedagogical or curriculum document terms or phrases;
Language should be clear and simple. Avoid edu-babble, figurative language, metaphors, complex sentences, nuances, etc. – anything that can be confusing or misunderstood by a parent. If in doubt, keep vocabulary and sentence structures simple and clear. Proofread your reports before handing them in. Use spell check with Canadian English, watch for he/she confounds, wrong names and errors made during cut and paste. Include encouraging comments made directly to the student. Exceptional Needs: Adapted and modified programs must be reflected in the report; One of the following comments must be used when supporting a student who is on an IEP or StLP: (student’s name) is on an IEP that includes adaptations in this subject. (student’s name) is on an IEP that includes modifications in this subject. (student’s name) is on an IEP that includes enrichment in this subject. (student’s name) has a Student Learning Plan that includes adaptations in this subject. Avoid “I” comments such as: “I encourage X to…”. Please use the passive voice: “X is encouraged to…”. Personalized comments are expected as much as possible. Summative Report Checklist The summative reports that I have written: Clearly describe in relation to the learning standards for each subject: -what the student is able to do; -areas in which the student requires further attention or development; -ways of supporting the student in his/her learning Use clear and simple language that parents will understand by: -avoiding pedagogical or curriculum document terms or phrases;
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