The student beside me is Maria Isabel Hijalga. She is currently a grade one student. Talking to her was not that difficult because she was not afraid nor shy. She was not the type who talks a lot but she did not hesitate in answering my questions. I asked her if she wanted to read some books. She said she wanted to so we went to the library and she was so excited. She said that they have no story books at home so she only reads the stories in her reading textbook. It was also very evident through her actions that she really likes to read books.

              In the library, I gave her a variety of books to choose from. She immediately saw a book and started reading it even though it was quite a thick one. I asked her if she likes to read a story about robots which I was holding but she said she does want to. She actually likes to read about animals or stories which the characters are animals. 

               Maria can read independently and fluently. She also asks immediately when she encounters a word which she does not know what the meaning is. Below are some of the personal information that I was able to get from her.

Favorite color: Yellow

Family/friend I like to spend with: Xian and Lance

Game: Bahay-bahayan

Food: Vegetables

Pasttime: Drawing and answering the activities in textbooks

TV Show: Goin Bulilit, Showtime, Kuwentong Pambata

Super hero character: Super Girl

Stories/Books: But that won't wake me up, The Dog

Subject: English and Math

Sport: Badminton

Place to visit: Baguio

Word or phrase to say: "Ang kulit mo."

Talents: Dancing

Wishes: to have a bike

Ambition: to become a teacher

Unique characteristics: Dance

              Maria's mother said that she is a child who wants to be always on top. She always likes to be the center of attention. She actually ranks first in her class that is why she is used to being praised.