Today in language arts the students started working on their "Poetry Portfolio." Each student's portfolio well be based on a theme of their choice and within the portfolio show how the theme relates to them self. The students are given class time for the remainder of the week to work on their portfolio however they need to spend time at home putting it into final draft. The portfolio is due on Tuesday, April 21. It must be free of error and typed. Requirements and a break down of how the portfolio will be graded is listed below.
THEME PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
***Your theme portfolio will be based on a theme which you chose. Everything in your portfolio will be a reflection of that theme and how it relates to you. This is meant to be a personal, reflective project.
****This assignment will be due on Tuesday, April 21st, and will be worth 130 points.
You must include the following in your portfolio:
1. A cover which includes your theme and your name
2. A formal introduction of at least 200 words which explains why you chose your theme, how it relates to you, and what you hope to accomplish through this project.
3. A table of contents which organizes your entries
4. At least two poems you have selected from a published author
5. At least two original poems you have written
6. At least one slogan (original or published)
7. The lyrics from at least one song
8. A literary excerpt (short story or novel)
9. An analysis of each entry explaining why you chose it, how it relates to the theme, and in turn, how it relates to you
10. A formal closing of at least 200 words which explains your feelings about your portfolio, and what you think you accomplished through doing the project
11. A bibliography including each borrowed piece of literature or music
***This project should be FREE OF ERRORS, attractive, professional looking, and must be typed. ( If computers are available, some class time will be designated for this).
PORTFOLIO GRADING SHEET
SELECTIONS - 35 PTS.
ANALYSES - 35 PTS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS - 5 PTS.
INTRODUCTION - 20 PTS.
BIBLIOGRAPHY - 5 PTS.
CONCLUSION - 20 PTS.
CREATIVITY AND EFFORT - 10 PTS.
TOTAL - 130 PTS.
