narrative report

Narrative report is one of evaluation model.  It describes student’s progress in written form.  The content displays student’s attitude toward a lesson during the learning process. It also explains level of student’s mastery in material has been learned.  Teachers also put their hope and suggestion for better learning of student.

Narrative report isn’t just writing. Teacher needs to learn how to write so it’s nice to read. Teacher should watch out the diction carefully. Choosing positive and effective word is required in this case. May be it’s quite easy to have positive word for good students but I think it’s different for bad students.  Delivering bad information should be covered by good words in order avoiding parents’ hurtful and humiliation. It doesn’t mean hiding a fact but package written language to grow up deeper trust and encourage parents to gain active participation for improving student’s ability.   

“It is quite difficult”. That was the words bear in my mind at the first time I should make a narrative report.  I never have previous experience writing it but I must make it because the school where I work require it. It was a new thing for me; of course it could be new experience. At the first, I started to look for some narrative examples in web. Then, I saw my student’s progress note. I began writing based on the note. When I stuck in finding suitable word for a student, I would take a look at narrative example. Here are some narrative examples for my students.

Tora has shown good achievement of English lesson covered this semester. Tora has demonstrated a strong grasp of grammar concept. He is able to differ “be”, irregular, and regular verb and using them into past tense sentences correctly. He displays advanced speaking skill. His fluency, pronunciation, and intonation are great. He has a well-developed vocabulary, and is beginning to use self-correction strategies with his own writing. 

Tora is conscientious about completing assignment on time. He is independent student and never flustered by a difficult activity. He often ask question to make sure his answer has been right.

           Tora is a good participator in class. Having more time to read English story is good for getting another new vocabularies. It is a pleasure to have Tora in my class. You are excellent, Tora.

This narrative is for awesome student in English class during the lesson.  

Kim is a diligent student whose seriousness shows interest in learning. The level of effort he puts in learning is commendable. He is never late with an assignment. Kim displays a strong number sense and is an active and enthusiastic in English activity.

            Kim is a good listener. He still needs more practice expressing idea orally. Kim’s grammar is an area where has to be improved. He is sometimes confused classifying regular and irregular verb. He is nice in expressing past habit on paper.

            Kim is a quite but effective leader in a group activity. He is also a cooperative team member. He needs opportunity to be more expressive. Reading some English book is a recommended activity in the next semester to obtain well-developed vocabulary and improving reading comprehension. We all value Kim’s presence in grade 4. You are amazing, Kim. 

This narrative is for student who has great attitude toward the lesson but still need enough practice to be excellent in English.

 

During most classroom activities, Rosi strives to listen and engages in learning. She has had a successful semester keeping up with assignment, and always taking care to show her work in a neat and organized manner. She is never flustered by difficult activity.

            Rosi is good in classifying irregular and regular verb and also using appropriate “be” in past tense sentences correctly. She needs more time and practice to understand how to telling the time perfectly. She is very good in expressing idea and feeling on paper but she still needs encouragement to be more expressive in expressing idea orally.

             I hope Rosi can have initiative to ask questions when she does not understand a concept although the teacher is not near to her. Reading some English book is a recommended activity in the next semester to obtain well-developed vocabulary. Well done, Rosi.

 

This one is a narrative for the student who has good focus and diligent, but still needs time to be more expressive in speaking. it also mentions the one who is shy  for  asking question.

Meisya often tries to finish her assignment. During the class, sometimes when she does not understand a concept, she would repeatedly ask question.

            Meisya is able to respond simple commands. She demonstrates her willingness to read passage but experience difficulties in comprehension and providing written answer on the content she has read.

Meisya needs much opportunities and assistance covering area of English material for this semester.  Encourage her practicing reading, writing, speaking are required. Having some approaches to be confidence in her ability is still needed. Keep on trying, Meisya.

This narrative is for the student who needs a lot of practice.

It is a pleasure seeing Bian demonstrates good attitude in learning. He tries completing his school work. He has been engaged with the lesson although he still needs reminding to be focus sometimes. He looks happier when getting praise for every work he has done.

Bian is good delivering idea orally. But he needs assistance in editing his written work. He has good fluency.  He is able to comprehend a passage of text but is careless providing written answers in depth.

Having some effort for a neat handwriting is still needed. You are great, Bian.

This narrative explains the student who has changed his bad attitude toward the lesson and likes having appreciation for everything he does. 

  

Hopefully, this writing will be useful. Never give up learning and practicing new thing although it is hard at the first.