Jackson works well in English and has achieved some good results. He has been working hard at improving his reading stamina and reading independently. Jackson draws on a variety of skills when reading and can retell events and describe characters in a story. He can write short texts consisting of one or two sentences. During Term 4 Jackson has been working hard to develop a neat and consistent handwriting style; however, he still has trouble reversing some of his letters. Jackson displays the ability to use simple sound blends and spelling strategies to spell unfamiliar words. He is capable of expressing his ideas, feelings and needs in simple sentences. Jackson is always willing to answer questions in class although, he sometimes thinks
