1. Portfolio Guidelines

2. Sophomore Spring 2014 Portfolio Requirements Name:______________ ReadingWriting – 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 23 rd. Due dates: Feb. 14 th (end of R4): 3/9 boxes. March 14 th : 5/9 boxes. April 11 th (end of R5): 7/9. June 9: 10/9 First box, read it Second box, project

3. For February 14th Score 5I 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. 4I 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. 3I 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. 2I have one piece ready to go and I have some ideas for the other two pieces. 1What portfolio?

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Journal 4 – Peer Revision Copy 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.

7. 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

8. 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” –