• ENGLISH 11

    Portfolio Requirements for High School English/Language Arts

     

    What Is a Portfolio?

    A portfolio is a limited sample of student writing that reflects his/her achievement and growth over time and includes evidence of self-reflection. The student should choose original pieces that represent his/her growth as a writer.

     

    Portfolio Components:  11th Grade

    Six pieces of writing, including:

     

    1.  Personal -- Narrative, persuasive, or descriptive

    2.  Literary -- Literary Criticism

    3.  Research -- An assignment with proper documentation

    4.  Timed --SAT Prep

    5.  Poetry -- Sonnet

    6.  Reflective -- Describes the author's growth as a writer

     

    Reflective Piece Description and Rubric

    A student's reflective piece describes his/her opinion of his/her growth as a writer over the course of the school year. Using the Six Traits or the "traits of good writing," the student analyzes his/her development as an author. Reference specific evidence from the six selected pieces to support his/her claims.

     

    Rubric 

     

    Portfolio Accommodations for Special Education

    Accommodations must be given in accordance with the personal curriculum, Individualized Education Plan, or Section 504 plan. For specific accommodations and/or modifications, see the personal curriculum modification document.