1. Honors Assessment

2. Writing Portfolio – All analytical work or writing from year
This is used to create two portfolio assessments:
Honors Portfolio
Reflection
Big Question Portfolio

3. Honors Portfolio Reflection
Used to be the Writing Reflection. Now indicates a reflection on how the student has grown as a writer, thinker, and Honors student. In other words, how does their work reflect growth?

4. Examples of Reflection
Changes in:
Writing
Technical
Creativity
Expression
Reading
Discover new authors or genres?
Become more active as reader?
Thinking
Make connections we strive for
Think critically
Think independently
Think creatively

5. Portfolio Reflection Written at end of 3rd. Graded at start of 4th.
Timing Changes
Portfolio Reflection
Written at end of 3rd.
Graded at start of 4th.

6. Grading Weight Honors Portfolio Reflection
Turned in at end of third quarter
Graded as first major grade of fourth.

7. Big Question Essay
50% of Final Exam.