2. CMS TD portfolios are defined as systematic collections of student work, compiled by both students and teachers The TD portfolio reflects evidence of gifted behaviors, complexity of student work, and general intellectual giftedness for students who need additional assessment using multiple criteria The TD portfolio is a collaborative, nurturing process, that encourages student ownership

3. Products that effectively advocate giftedness demonstrate depth, complexity, and the ability to process and reorganize information to produce a product unique for that age or grade level. 1.Advanced Language 2.Analytical Thinking 3.Motivation / Perseverance/ Leadership 4.Perspective / Sensitivity / Humor 5.Creativity / Artistic Talent

4. Five work samples submitted must show evidence in advanced language and/or analytical thinking to continue the portfolio process. I will collect samples and submit in a letter-sized manila folder One sample submitted by parent (optional) DUE TO MRS. MILLER NO LATER THAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29! Samples must be two-dimensional (a photograph of a large or three-dimensional product is acceptable) A video tape (DVD) or audio tape, secured in a ziplock bag, attached to manila folder is acceptable (3 minutes maximum) INCLUDE A WRITTEN PIECE (no longer than 3 pages TOTAL – including a picture etc)

5. Gifted students who demonstrate advanced language use advanced vocabulary and may be unusually descriptive. They often use figurative language (similies, metaphors, etc.) rich in imagery.

6. Gifted students who demonstrate analytical thinking, think logically and use problem solving strategies effectively. They analyze cause and effect, consequences, or alternative solutions and organize collections or ideas in unique ways.

7. Motivation: Exhibits high levels of task commitment and energy when pursuing personal interests or issues atypical of age-mates Perseverance: Shows persistent intellectual curiosity and explores and experiments independently Leadership: Effectively organizes people and tasks to achieve a common goal

8. Perspective: More readily understands another’s viewpoint and interpret what influences or motivates others Sensitivity: Develops a concern for human needs and rights earlier than their age peers. They often display a strong sense of justice and fairness Humor: Understands and respond to humorous language, puns, and riddles

9. Demonstrates original thinking Displays an active imagination Shows artistic talent Uses art forms to express ideas, emotions and knowledge effectively Puts together materials in unusual but relevant ways

10. n Written Products n Audio (VHS tape,CD,DVD) n Written products demonstrate advanced language and thinking, organizational skills, ability to extend the content. Examples may include stories, reports, journals, scientific observations, poems, graphic organizers or reflections. n Record student’s explanation of advanced concepts, perspectives, musical creations, story telling, poetry reading/recitation. Tapes provide verification of advanced oral language and higher order thinking.

11.  Uses advanced vocabulary and multisyllabic words  Uses more adjectives than age peers  Puts new twists on traditional ideas  Uses rich imagery, unusually descriptive  Uses similes, metaphors, or analogies  Uses more interesting verbs in their writing  Uses specific language of a discipline What Makes A Good Leader by Jerome A good leader must be intelligent kind and listen to other people. I think I am a good leader. I get a lot of hundreds on my work because I am responsible. Jason, Sherril and other kids in my class say I’m smart. Friday is kickball day. They pick me for captain because I pick both girls and boys for my team. I’m fair. Sometimes they argue and grumble about the kick. I stop the argument by telling them lets vote. My class picked me for student council. I had to write a speech and make campaign signs. I organized some of my friends to help me. I like going to student council meetings. Its like being in congress. We tell are ideas and vote for the one we want. Some day I want to be a senator. I would be fair and make good laws that help everybody. The End.

12.  Demonstrates complex and/or abstract thinking  Is unusually attentive to details  Takes apart and reassembles ideas, objects, or experiences  Analyzes cause and effect, consequences, or alternatives  Organizes collections or ideas in unique ways  Thinks logically and uses problem solving strategies effectively  Generalizes from only a few examples  Creates songs, stories, or riddles related to the learning experience What Makes A Good Leader by Jerome A good leader must be intelligent kind and listen to other people. I think I am a good leader. I get a lot of hundreds on my work because I am responsible. Jason, Sherril and other kids in my class say I’m smart. Friday is kickball day. They pick me for captain because I pick both girls and boys for my team. I’m fair. Sometimes they argue and grumble about the kick. I stop the argument by telling them lets vote. My class picked me for student council. I had to write a speech and make campaign signs. I organized some of my friends to help me. I like going to student council meetings. Its like being in congress. We tell are ideas and vote for the one we want. Some day I want to be a senator. I would be fair and make good laws that help everybody. The End.

13.  All fourth grade students who earn at least 4 points on the new identification rubric on their EOG’s and are not identified as TD will be given the CogAt.  12 points earned on the scoring rubric will globally certify a student as TD; 6 points in either reading or math will certify a student in one or the other  This test will be administered by the TD catalyst teacher at each school.

14.  http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ ci/astd/Pages/documents.aspx http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ ci/astd/Pages/documents.aspx Talent Development Department14

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17. 1. Intellectual Ability: verbal and/or nonverbal mental skills, capabilities, or intellectual competence. 2. Academic Ability: factual and/or school-related material. 3. Creativity: think, act and/or produce unique, original, novel or innovative thoughts or products. 4. Artistic Talent: potential for, or evidence of ability in drama, music, dance, drawing, painting, sculpture, singing, playing a musical instrument, and/or acting. 5. Leadership Ability: ability to motivate others toward a common or shared goal. 6. Motivation: drive or persistence, desire to succeed, tendency to enjoy challenging tasks, and ability to work well without encouragement or reinforcement.