Student Writing Portfolio

Weber High School English Department

 Table of Contents

 Rationale Page 3

 Objectives Page 4

 Student Writing Reflection Sheet Page 5– 6

 Writing Portfolio Log Sheet Page 7

 Writing Portfolio End-of-Year Final Reflection Page 8

 Teacher Portfolio Evaluation Form Page 9

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 Rationale

Contained in this packet is all the information students will need to complete their
English Writing Portfolios. Every Weber High School student will complete a
portfolio adding each successive year’s work to the overall body of the collection.
The portfolio is a valuable tool that will serve as tangible evidence of student
growth, improvement, and yearly progress as writing and critical thinkers.
Reflections are a major component of learning, and as students reflect and set
attainable goals for their writing, the cumulative 9 – 12 portfolio will serve as a
formal record of this process. At the end of each year, after students complete a
Writing Portfolio Final Reflection and teachers complete a Teacher Portfolio
Evaluation, the collection will be passed on to the next year’s teacher.

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 Objectives

Each student is expected to:

 approach writing as a work in progress and not just a product to “get done”

 write to demonstrate learning in a particular area and thoughts on a

particular subject

 write/rewrite with the expectations to improve upon previous strengths and

correct previous weaknesses

 take ownership of his/her portfolio by keeping it current, neat, and organized

 complete the process of self-reflection as outlined in this packet.

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 Student Writing Reflection Sheet
Objectives:

1) Re-read the paper (and teacher feedback).

2) Complete this reflection sheet.
3) Revise the paper accordingly.
4) Attach the revision and this reflection sheet to the front of the original paper.

Student’s Name:_____________________________________Period_____Date_____________

Class_______________________________Teacher____________________________________

1) The purpose of writing this paper was: ___________________________________________

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2) My performance in relation to the expectations of the rubric was: _______________________

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3) Aspect of this piece that I did well on were (give example/quotes to support claims): _______

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4) I have/not chosen to revise this piece because:______________________________________

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5) In my next essay one thing I will do better is (and how will I do it):______________________

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6) To what degree of success did I achieve my previously stated goal(s):____________________

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 Writing Portfolio Log Sheet
Keep a running record of all your papers so that you are able to easily manage your portfolio

Marking Date of Original Topic or Title of Work Submitted for

Period Completion/Submission Revision
(mark with an “X”)

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 Writing Portfolio End-of-Year Final Reflection

The “Writing Portfolio Cover Letter” is your way of “wrapping up” the hard work and
commitment you have put into this year’s writing process. It serves, in essence, as your
expression of pride in your growth as a thinker, writer, and learner. You will introduce your
work and reflect on your writing experiences. It is recommended that you re-read all of the
pieces in your portfolio before and
while composing this typed double-spaced, 500 word reflection. This reflective letter, which
will be the first work to appear in your portfolio, should be addressed to your teacher (or you
might choose to think of a more general audience – i.e. “Dear Reader,”) and signed by you. You
will inform the reader (teacher) of:

o The challenges and difficulties you have encountered when writing

o The benefits you have gained from using the writing process
o Your insight into your own strengths and weaknesses as a writer
o The future goals and actions you will take in your writing

You may want to consider the following questions before writing your “Cover Letter”:

 What have I accomplished this year as a writer?

 In general, how do you feel about the body of work included in your portfolio?
 Which writing (essay, paper, etc.) am I most proud of and why?
 What have my revisions and reflections taught me about my writing?
 How have my teacher’s comments and feedback improved my writing?
 What do I want others to know about me as a writer and a learner?
 Did you surprise yourself in any of your pieces? If so, where and why?
 What themes and ideas have I noticed in my writing?

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 Portfolio Evaluation Form
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Improvement
needed Excellent

1 2 3 4
1. includes all essays assigned
2. includes a reflection for easy major essay
3. log sheet
4. final reflection completed
5. well organized / well presented
6. consistently seeks solutions to writing
problems
7. improves on previously identified areas of
weakness (#5 & 6)
8. writing improvement reflects consideration
of teacher edits
9. portfolio reveals student growth
10. shows evidence of personal reflection and
awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses

Additional Criteria:
11.
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14.

Teacher Comments:

Reference: Writer’s Choice, Grammar and Composition. Writing Assessment and Evaluation Rubrics: Columbus, OH: Glencoe McGraw-Hill
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