Portfolio Guidelines

Sophomore Spring 2014 Portfolio Requirements Name:______________

Reading Writing –2/3 need evidence of revision

Speaking, Listening, Reflecting

Subtext and Inference:

2 3 4 5

Analytical Writing:

2 3 4 5

Multi-media example:

2 3 4 5

Lenses: (at least three):

2 3 4 5

Creative Writing:

2 3 4 5

Self-Reflection:

2 3 4 5

Proof that you read:Catcher ⧠⧠1984 ⧠ ⧠MacBeth ⧠ ⧠Maus ⧠ ⧠Independent Choice ⧠ ⧠______________________

Persuasive Writing:

2 3 4 5

Professional Letter of Recommendation:

2 3 4 5

are teacher initial boxes. You will need initials in all nine boxes by May 23rd. Due dates: Feb. 14th (end of R4): 3/9 boxes. March 14th : 5/9 boxes. April 11th (end of R5): 7/9. June 9: 10/9

First box, read itSecond box, project

For February 14thScore

5 I have designated all three of my nine Portfolio pieces. I have hard copies that I can put in my folder – ready to go. One of them has evidence of revision OR I may need to do some revising to make the pieces awesome, but I know which ones they are and I feel committed to those pieces.

4 I have designated three of my nine Portfolio pieces but I don’t have hard copies here today. I don’t plan to do any revising on these pieces because I don’t like to revise.

3 I have two pieces that I am sure about and they are ready to go. I don’t know what to do about the third piece.

2 I have one piece ready to go and I have some ideas for the other two pieces.

1 What portfolio?

How are close reading and good writing connected?

Close Reading• Pick up details that were

offered by the writer.• Pick up on subtext• Interpreting a text and

forming opinions helps you as writer.

• As a close reader, the vocabulary can be a teacher.

• Noticing themes and big picture.

Good Writing• Style of writing enhances

your reading perceptions. • Why did the author use that

style?• Organizing the overall

structure. • Consistency of point of view

and controlling idea. • Grab your reader.

Assessing the Portfolio:A: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Excellent Evidence Ten – their own independent work. A-: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Exemplary Evidence Ten – their own independent work. B+: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Easy Evidence Ten – their own independent work. B: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. B-: 8/9 pieces are well-organized in the portfolio or 9 pieces are not well-organized in the portfolio. Student may have not reached proficiency in every category. Revision may not be evident. C: 7/9 pieces are in the portfolio. Or all pieces are present, but proficiency has not been achieved in 6/9. D: 6/9 pieces are in the portfolio.

Journal 4 – Peer RevisionCopy the following questions into your journal with space for response by two or three people. •1. What do you think their essential question for this piece is/was?

•2. What did you like best about the piece? Which scenes or paragraphs stand out?

•3. Did anything confuse you or need re-writing? 

•4. What would you add or suggest that would strengthen this piece?

• 5 and 6. Add two of your own questions before putting your pencil down.

Journal 5 – Adjectives for your best friend

• Make a list of adjectives you would use to describe:– Your best friend– Your smartest friend– The most hardworking person you know– Someone whose leadership you admire

Useful info about the letters of rec.

• Connotation and Denotation – (thesauri)– Laundry list, willful, – Use specifics (avoid the word “it”)

• “He is always bringing something to the discussion.”

– Avoid passive voice.• “He not only learns, but he retains what is taught to him.”

– Avoid hyperbole. It decreases your ethos.– Don’t suggest things that you don’t want to put into

the reader’s mind: “without being pushy”–