Polaris K-12

Intermediate Composition
End of Semester - Portfolio Review
Directi ns: For each of the course goals listed below . write in the number score that best reflects the
eviden ce found in your portfolio .
.-!i..-GOal : Establish. improve. and refine individual writing process

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Goal: Effectively communicate in standard written English

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GOal: Use writing to communicate complex ideas

----'3=---_GOal: Develop purposeful organizational plan appropriate for audience and purpose
Focus: Inviting introductions, transition statements, effective closing

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Goal : Use words. phrases. clauses. and varied syntax to support ideas
Focus: precise language. connotative meaning, sensory language
Goal : Develop original voice to match purpose and audience

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Goal: Use the research process to change/deepen thinking on a complex question

Focus: Draw evidence from appropriate/credible texts using both print and digital
sources
Focus: Compose questions for inquiry based research
GOal: Develop and support claims with relevant and significant information
Focus: support complex ideas with multiple types of information
Focus: Develop a thesis statement

~GOal: Establish. improve. and refine process for preparing a formal presentation
Focus: Document process through use of notes and rehearsal feedback

~GOal: Establish, improve, and refin e process for presenting a formal presentation
Focus: Use reflection and goal setting to improve over time

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Goal : Develop purposeful organizational plan appropriate for audience and purpose
Focus: Inviting introductions, transition statements. effective closing

_2__GOal : Use voice and body language to enhance communication and support ideas
Focus: project confidence. natural gestures, enthusiastic voice
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Goal: Integrate a supportive visual aid seamlessly into your presentation
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Goal: Strive for personal excellence

Now.. . give yourself a letter grade based on the ASD grading language. Justify your response.

Compositions
o = Not present. There is limited or no evidence of progress made toward reaching this goal.
1 = Below expectations; unacceptable. Evidence presented is of low quality. Compositions and
reflections are not completed in a thorough and professional manner (e.g., sloppy, not typed) or are of
variable quality. Further work is required to adequately document progress made toward reaching this
goal.
2 = Meets minimum expectations; fair Evidence presented indicates a minimally acceptable level of
competence . Compositions and reflections show some strength , but reveals inconsistent quality and/or
clear weaknesses in the student's progress made toward reaching this goal.
3 = Exceeds expectations; good. Evidence provided indicates that the student's competence clearly
exceeds minimum expectations for this goal. Compositions and reflections are consistently of good
quality. The portfolio demonstrates that th is student has made good progress toward reaching this goal.
4 = Far exceeds expectation; exceptional. Evidence provided indicates that the student's competence
far exceeds expectations for this goal. Compositions and reflections are neat, complete, and
professionally presented. The portfolio demonstrates that this student has made excellent progress
toward reaching this goal.
Speeches
o = Not present. There is limited or no evidence of progress made toward reaching this goal.
1 = Below expectations; unacceptable. Evidence presented is of low quality. Speeches, supporting
material, and reflections are not completed in a thorough and professional manner (e.g., sloppy , not
typed) or are of variable quality. Further work is required to adequately document progress made toward
reaching this goal.
2 = Meets minimum expectations; fair Evidence presented indicates a minimally acceptable level of
competence . Speeches, supporting material, and reflections show some strength, but reveals
inconsistent quality and/or clear weaknesses in the student's progress made toward reaching this goal.
3 = Exceeds expectations; good. Evidence provided indicates that the student's competence clearly
exceeds minimum expectations for this goal. Speeches, supporting material, and reflections are
consistently of good quality. The portfolio demonstrates that this student has made good progress toward
reaching this goal.
4 = Far exceeds expectation; exceptional. Evidence provided indicates that the student's competence
far exceeds expectations for this goal. Speeches, supporting material, and reflections are neat, complete,
and professionally presented. The portfolio demonstrates that this student has made excellent progress
toward reaching this goal.
ASO Grading System
"An
This mark indicates that student has done work in quality and quantity far in excess of the
standards set forth for a satisfactory grade in the course.
"8"
This mark indicates that student is doing work in quality and quantity above the standards set
forth for a passing grade in the course.

"c"

This mark is a satisfactory passing grade. It indicates that student is acquiring the necessary
information to proceed in the subject. He/she is meeting the standards set for a passing grade in the
course.
"0"
This mark indicates that student is not effectively mastering the work assigned but has sufficient
understanding of the subject to justify the opinion that more growth will result from advancement than
from repetition of the course.
"F"

Insufficient progress in the subject to merit granting of credit in the course.