Be PROUD of Your Work
A guide to celebrating your achievements Year 4 English/Language Arts
What Makes You Feel Proud?
Think about a time when you felt really proud of something you created or accomplished Share with a partner what made that moment special
The PROUD Acronym
P - Polished and Presented Well R - Reflects Your Best Effort O - Original and Creative U - Understood by Others D - Done with Care and Attention
P - Polished and Presented Well
Your work looks neat and tidy Handwriting is clear and easy to read Pictures and diagrams are well-drawn Everything is in the right place
Polish Your Work Activity
Take out a recent piece of writing Check: Is your handwriting clear? Are your margins straight? Could someone else easily read this? Make one improvement now!
R - Reflects Your Best Effort
You tried your hardest You didn't give up when it got difficult You asked for help when you needed it You can honestly say 'I did my best'
O - Original and Creative
Your ideas are your own You've added something unique and special You've thought outside the box Your personality shines through
Originality Examples
{"left":"Adding your own illustrations to a story\nUsing interesting descriptive words\nCreating a unique character\nChoosing an unusual topic","right":"Writing from a different perspective\nAdding humor or emotion\nIncluding personal experiences\nMaking unexpected connections"}
U - Understood by Others
Your ideas are clear and easy to follow You've used words that others will understand Your writing flows from one idea to the next Someone else could read it and know what you mean
D - Done with Care and Attention
You've checked your spelling and punctuation You've read through your work carefully You've thought about each word choice You've taken time to make it the best it can be
PROUD Checklist Challenge
Choose one piece of your work from this week Go through each letter of PROUD Give yourself a tick ✓ or star ⭐ for each one you can honestly say yes to Choose one area to improve next time
Remember This
"Every piece of work you create is a chance to be PROUD. Use this checklist every day to celebrate your achievements and keep growing as a learner!"