REFLECTION ON WRITING GROWTH

YOUR REFLECTION SHOULD… Name supporting documents “Source A”, “Source B”, and “Source C” etc. Include student quotes (using their own words from their own papers) & these should be highlighted. Portfolio will have all referenced documents attached.

YOUR REFLECTION SHOULD… Synthesizes information from at least three sources of student writing Assertions are precisely and thoroughly supported by specific and appropriate references to the sources

Have a chosen organizational technique (overarching metaphor or narrative, for instance) that complements the content* Deeply explore personal growth, challenges, and insights; demonstrate a great deal of age- appropriate introspection and self-awareness; and come across as honest and thoughtful YOUR REFLECTION SHOULD…

Reflection demonstrates awareness of how aspects of writing affect tone and meaning, including: – choices of syntax, – grammar, – organization, – theme, – thesis, – evidence, – and diction

*WAYS TO ORGANIZE Chronological – look at growth over time For example: – Body Paragraph 1: writing in first quarter (hero project/Beowulf) – Body Paragraph 2: writing in second quarter (Macbeth/learning analysis) – Body Paragraph 3: writing in third quarter (LOTF/refining analysis)

*WAYS TO ORGANIZE Area specific – look at growth in certain area of writing For example: – Body Paragraph 1: analyzing literature (compare writing Macbeth essay to LOTF essay) – Body Paragraph 2: sentence structure (compare growth over time) – Body Paragraph 3: incorporating quotes (compare growth over time – from Beowulf to LOTF, or Macbeth to LOTF, etc.)

THE EXTENDED METAPHOR My writing is a ________________ My writing portfolio is a ___________ My growth as a writer is a _____________ My writing journey is a ________ For example: “My writing portfolio is a map to my future because I am able to use each piece of writing as a navigation tool for what I need to learn next.”