Targeted Skills:

Grade 9 Effective paragraphing
Grade 10 Effective paragraphing- integration of primary sources
Grade 11 Integrating primary and secondary sources. Use of transitions
Grade 12 Coherence (and adherence) to the thesis statement- Attention to diction, clarity, and unity

BEST PROCESS WRITING PIECE

Targeted Skills:

Grade 9 Constructing an effective thesis statement
Grade 10 Research citations, note cards/quote charts, correct format. Distinguishing between revision and editing
Grade 11 Revision strategies- delimiting a topic, peer revision strategies, research techniques
Grade 12 Effective revision techniques throughout writing process

EVIDENCE OR READING PROCESS ENTRY

Targeted Skills:

Grade 9 Metacognative response logs
Grade 10 Using textory reading strategy and district rubric to evaluate responses
Grade 11 Using textory reading strategy with prose and poetry
Grade 12 Dialectic Responses

ORAL PRESENTATION

Targeted Skills:

Grade 9 Teacher and peer evaluation rubric and self-reflection
Grade 10 Effective use of persuasive speaking techniques in 4 minute presentation
Grade 11 Content skills- Develop meaningful messages, details, sources. Delivery Skills- Tone, voice modulation, eye contact, platform movement
Grade 12 Content skills- Clarity and accuracy. Delivery Skills- Diction and movement

Show that you:

1. Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your own work and your progress with specific evidence from the portfolio

2. Provide thoughtful explanation for your reading, writing, or speaking choices using specific references to your personal standards to the purpose of your portfolio

3. Asses your own progress, setting goals for improvement