English 2X1

Joshua Geist - Spring 2018

Portfolio Rubric


Required Components

The Final Portfolio must include all of the following in order to pass:

  • one Writing Project of at least 4 full pages (in MLA Format).
  • one Reflective Essay of at least 2 full pages (in MLA Format).
  • a previous draft of the chosen Writing Project with my comments.
  • quotation (part of the Writing Project).
  • in-text citation (part of the Writing Project).
  • a Works Cited page (part of the Writing Project).

Course Outcomes

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  1. Students will locate, summarize, and analyze information from multiple sources, incorporating quoted and paraphrased material in their writing.

    Does the writing…
    • summarize information from sources?
    • analyze information from sources?
    • incorporate multiple sources?
    • incorporate quoted and paraphrased material?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  2. Students will write essays that develop a focused point of view organizing appropriate details and illustrations as support to effectively explain their reasoning.

    Does the writing…
    • express a focused point of view?
    • show effective organization?
    • include adequate support?
    • explain the writer’s reasoning?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  3. Student writing will avoid grammar and usage errors that distract from meaning, demonstrate correct MLA format and follow conventions of MLA documentation.

    Does the writing…
    • avoid grammar or usage errors that distract from meaning?
    • demonstrate correct MLA format?
    • follow MLA conventions for documenting sources?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No