zelwe1213

__**Cognitive**__


 * September:**
 * Zelle reads often and well, and her absorption of the elements of literature discussed in class is evident in reading class. She enjoys the activity where I read aloud as the students follow along, and if they see a simlie, metaphor, or onomatopoeia, they may shout it out. Zelle comes alive during these read-alouds--dying to be the first to recognize figurative language and shout out "simile!"**

__**Aesthetic**__

__**Physical**__

__**Social Emotional**__


 * August:**
 * As a fun activity to build relationships and camaraderie for the first day of school, our class and Mrs. Johnston's class set up a game of rock paper scissors where each child played simultaneously. The winner went on to play another winner, and the person who lost would become the cheerleader for the person who beat them. Zelle was the overall winner in our class, and she played Ellie M, the winner of Mrs. Johnston's class. There is a Flip video you can watch, and I want to point out her elation when she turned to the camera and exclaimed, "I've never had the whole class cheering for me!" While Zelle has a great deal of confidence, she seems to be at her absolute best when everyone is on her side and happy for her. Her triumph and enthusiasm on this day immediately clued me in to her sensational spirit and desire to be liked by all.**

__**Self Knowledge**__

__**Artifacts**__