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ENGL 131A

Intro to the Portfolio

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Agenda

  1. Freewrite
  2. Why Portfolios?
  3. Portfolio Expectations
  4. Understanding the Rubric Activity

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Freewrite

You know the drill y’all: What was a goal of yours that you accomplished this quarter? What is a goal of yours that you’re still working towards, either into next quarter or the year generally?

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Why Portfolios?

  • Show consistency in a writing-based class
  • Emphasizes revision and the recursive process of writing
  • Evaluates your abilities and engagements
  • Allows you to reflect on your growth and development

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What to include:

  • Intro
  • Short Assignment
    • Critical Reflection
    • Original Draft
    • Revised Draft
  • Short Assignment
    • Critical Reflection
    • Original Draft
    • Revised Draft
  • Major Project
    • ^ same
  • Final Reflection
  • Compendium
  • Release Form

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What to include (modified):

  • Intro
  • Short Assignment OR Expanded discussion post
    • Critical Reflection
    • Original Draft
    • Revised Draft
  • Major Project
    • Critical Reflection
    • Original Draft
    • Revised Draft
  • Final Reflection
  • Compendium
  • Release Form (optional)

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Understanding the Rubric

For this activity:

  • Take some time to read through the portfolio rubric, as this is how y’all will be graded
  • In small groups (3-4), take some time focus on “Meets Expectations” and “Meets Most Expectations,” and keep in mind the following:
    • What words or phrases are subjective and need clarification?
    • What would cause one portfolio to land in one category or the other?
  • Then we’ll come together and discuss as a class