English 5 Spring 2013 The Portfolio and Final Essay

The portfolio includes all the WLTC assignments completed. If they were completed in the book, just include the score where appropriate. Freewrites, reading logs, essays--all graded drafts and narratives (completed/revised). The only new essay is Analyzing an Extended Argument.

If you'd like to get feedback on the essay prior to submission send it to me and I will read it. Monday, May 20, 2012, when I am on campus all day, is a good day to do this. 

Cover page:
Include in the Portfolio Coversheet: Student Name, Address, Phone and Email, Course Name, Code and Semester

Narratives or Introduction to the Portfolio

Each narrative is about 250 words (you can write more) and they are the introduction to the portfolio.

Narrative or Essay 1 

Talks about the 18 week course: what you learned about writing and logic and thinking critically that you will carry forth into your lifelong pursuit of learning. 

Using the language of argument talk about the nature of critical thinking and what you are now capable of given this academic experience. Reflect on induction and deduction, the different fallacies and the kinds of arguments written: Rogerian, Definition, Taking a Stand, Extended Analogy, etc.

Also speak to the culture of the class: group work and peer critiques. How was this helpful with your own writing?  You can talk about books and other instruction materials.

Essay 2

The second narrative also 250 words minimally will talk about your revision process and what specifically you have learned about yourself as a writer that makes you a better writer at the end of the course than you were at the start. Use one-two graded essays as evidence. Also include citations from the essay(s) and a scholarly source like Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers. Make sure your MLA is perfect: in-text, works cited and essay formatting such as the heading and the header. 

Portfolio Guidelines for Submission and Assembly

This checklist can serve as the table of contents. Put a check next to the items to show inclusion in the portfolio. Use as the second page to the portfolio, after the cover sheet. Number the pages with a header. 

Name ______________________________
Date ______________________________
Class including class code and semester ____________________
Address _______________________________________
Phone number __________________________________
Email address__________________________________

ENG 5/ENG 211 Course codes: 20134, Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Class Meetings: January 22-May 16
Location: Room A-202

Final Exam: Thursday, May 23, 2012, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Portfolios due via e-mail by Friday, May 24, 2013, 12 noon. Students can submit the portfolios earlier to coasabirenglish5@gmail.com)

May 21 9 - 12 noon; 1-3 p.m. 
Drop-in Portfolio assembly workshop in A-205 _______________

Portfolio Due Date
Portfolios due via e-mail by Friday, May 24, 2013, 12 noon. Students can submit the portfolios earlier electronically. Make sure you receive a receipt for your submission. No paper copies, no exceptions. 

Narratives 1 & 2

Writing Logically, Thinking Critically
1. Writing Assignments from WLTC

2. WLTC Assignments (If they were posted on the blog, copy and paste it here. If they are in the book, do not worry about it.)

The Arguments
Baldwin
Related assignments _______

Essay(s)________
Peer Reviews___
Revisions (how many?)_________
Revision Goals _______
Grade________


Tim Wise
Related Assignments______

Essay(s)________
Peer Reviews___
Revisions (how many?)_________
Revision Goals _______
Grade________


The Happiness Project
Related Assignments ________

Essay________
Peer Reviews___
Revisions (how many?)_________
Correction Essays_______
Grade________

The Central Park 5

Related Assignments_______
Essay________
Grade________

Final Argument

Final Presentation______
Abstract______
Grade on presentation_______

Self Reflection________

Freewrites and Cyber-Assignments 
Freewrites and Cyber-Assignments not connected to a text or already listed elsewhere in this portfolio. How many? ____________ 

Grade Justification
What grade do you think you've earned this semester? What evidence supports this conclusion? Use one of the three argument styles appropriate to your audience to prove your point. Use evidence as well. Do not forget the works cited page. 


Extra Credit_________
Students can turn in a graded essay from another course if the other teacher doesn’t mind. It has to use research and MLA style documentation, so certain courses are not applicable. 

Anything else? _____________________________________________

Teacher research

Can I use your work in presentations and publications? Would you like to be anonymous? If I plan on using your essays or work in a book, I will let you know and share any proceeds. 

Yes, I agree.
No, do not use my work.


Grades

Portfolio checklist _____________
Portfolio Essay 1_______________
Portfolio Essay 2_______________
Portfolio Grade_________

Course Grade_________