Start of Year:

Overall Reading Level: Early 8th

Vocabulary: Early 8th

Comp. (Fiction): Late 8th

Comp. (Nonfiction): Early 8th

Score: 662 points

End of Year:

Overall Reading Level: Late 8th

Vocabulary: Early 9th

Comp. (Fiction): Late 8th

Comp. (Nonfiction): Early 10th

Growth: +20 points

As you can see, I improved my scores in Comp. (Nonfiction) and Vocabulary categories the most. My strongest category is Comp. (Nonfiction) and one area I can still improve in is Comp. (Fiction). My overall growth is +20 points and from Early 8th to Late 8th. I feel I have grown as a reader mainly because I can comprehend both fiction and nonfiction texts with about the same handling.

1. The Outsiders

I love The Outsiders because of how relatable it is. Even though the story's plot took place almost 60 years ago from the present day, it is still an enticing novel which readers of ages 13+ will find engaging.

2. Refugee

I love Refugee because it is a very interesting text that covers various topics, including immigration, history, and many others. These different topics are all packaged into this ≈350 page book that could be read in one sitting.

3. Sea Fever

I love Sea Fever because it reminds me of the sea/ocean which I always used to go to during the summer when I was a kid, and I still go there every summer with my family, either to go fishing, swimming, or just to see the view.