Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Informational Speeches; Midterm Portfolio & Reflection

Period 3: We will complete our performances of the Informational Speech Project.

When we have completed this activity, please return next door to the lab to complete the following midterm prep.

There are two (2) parts to your midterm portfolio:
A. A 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed self evaluation essay (about 500-750 words)
B. Your 1st semester drafts of all your CW class assignments (poetry, fiction, non-fiction/speeches, and scripts only). There is no need to put homework assignments, worksheets, or projects (like powerpoint poetry or presentations) in your portfolio. You may refer to these things in your reflection. Some pieces are already in your portfolio.
Part A. Self Evaluation Essay (see details below)

Part B. Portfolio

Self Reflection Non Fiction - Creative Essay:
During your freshman year, we have thrown quite a bit of information, projects, and assignments your way. We did this so that you had the opportunity to grow as a writer and a student.

It is true that the most important qualification for writers is that they write. Apart from this, reading is also the most important way to improve your writing at this stage of your development and education. These introductory courses are designed to get you to know yourself as a student and writer a little better, and we're going to continue that trend into the second semester.

Reflective piece: 2-3 pages, double-spaced. Answer some of these questions:

  • Write about how you’ve grown as a writer so far this year by taking Ms. Gamzon or my classes. 
  • Reflect on what has been easy or hard for you. 
  • Comment on what areas you feel you need more work in; 
  • Reflect on your progress as a writer, a reader, and as a student. 
  • Discuss the work you  have done so far in our classes. 
  • What have you learned from writing these projects or drafts? 
  • Comment on the value (if any) of Performance, Word, and Text and Grammar & Style.
  • Comment on the value of keeping a writing journal. 
  • Respond to the books you have read in Creative Writing and compare those to what you have read in your English classes. 
  • Comment on your progress with grammar & writing in different genres or formats.
  • What have you learned?
Finally, give yourself at least 1 writing goal for the second semester. You may give yourself more than one goal, if you'd like. 


HOMEWORK: Your journals are due! Please turn these in to us (Ms. Gamzon & me) tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 20. If you are absent tomorrow, please make sure you turn them in by Monday at the latest--or you will not receive a grade! We will not see you, most likely, during mid-term exam week.

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