midterm portfolio (October) draft of 1 reflection essay, workshop10/6 whole portfolio due 10/13
part 1: citizenship reflection 7 points
part 2: "textual analysis" essay on "The Overstory" FINAL with reflection (Overstory essay is 14 points; Reflection essay is 7 points)
part 3: learning reflection 7 points
Grading: Total points = 35
Instructions for Reflection Essays: Each reflection has a theme (1.community citizenship, 2.writing analysis process, 3.personal learning reflection). And it also has a relevant document (s) (1.class commitments, 2.essay drafts 3. learning philosophy (posted in your own portfolio)
You will read back over everything from class to see where you can find learning related to the theme and "relevant document" for each essay.
Write an essay in which you consider some aspect of the theme that you have learned about, using quotes and /or examples from the "relevant document" as well as all the other materials from the class. FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION, SEE THIS DOC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKRN14u_bS8I2d_zAIT-gPcXP_gdy4DE6cJAaLkh5QY/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jMe7Uns_3AMlFELIxrrme1OkUSHBegF13j3CFBCpimI/edit?usp=sharing
final portfolio (December)
part 1: Annotated Bibliography FINAL (10 points) rubric (see AB assignment instructions)
part 2: Research Reflection: Question: What did you learn about "academic research"? Specifically, consider: what did you learn about how academic professionals create narratives? 10 point reflection rubric
part 3: Memory Story FINAL (10 points) grading rubric: I will use the one you create in part 4.
part 4: grading rubric for your memory story (5 points): create a grading rubric which defines what makes a successful memoir story. Use this format: https://www.quickrubric.com/r#/create-a-rubric
I will assign 5 points for the rubric itself, rewarding a fully realized rubric that clearly states what the criteria are for "a good story" (first column) and good descriptions of the different levels
part 5: Story and Identity Reflection/ Bon Air Reflection (15 points) Write a reflection essay which explores this question: How would you describe the relationship between stories and identity? Define your terms and give examples from readings and experiences this semester. reflection essay rubric