Writing+Requirements

= Assessing Yourself as a Writer =

Artifacts
__Writing-to Learn:__ Class response or Wiki post, one paragraph or 150 words.

__Expressive Prompts:__ Two prompts ask for recall of experiences without a specific genre: “The Agony and Ecstasy of School Writing,” “Neighborhood Maps.” Suggested length: 3-4 pages. One or two selected for final portfolio.

__Student Writer Profile:__ A close look at one secondary student’s writing. Requires three writing samples, description of writer, context and reflection on the writing. Suggested length: 2-3 pages, plus interview notes and writing samples in appendix

__Unfamiliar Genre:__ A portfolio of writing in one genre of variable length. You will propose the genre and write reflections about your progress. Select one for final portfolio.

__Included in Submitted Writing:__ All drafts of work to date. __Print__ __out__ __drafts__ __frequently__ to exhibit progress on word-processed writing. **Only final drafts must be typed**. A one-page "Reflection" explaining: 1) How far you've come (on this piece) 2) How satisfied you are 3) What kind of response you need or what you want to know about this draft

__Presentation__: Place all work in a pocket folder, with the Refection in the front.

= The Portfolio  =

**Artifacts Required**: An example of a journal entry (e.g. Wiki posting or reader responses) An example of expressive writing An example of an unfamiliar genre An additional sample ( from this class) of your choosing

**Clean drafts** are essential, but early drafts may be included, //if they show improvements//. Early drafts need not be included just to fatten the portfolio. You should demonstrate evidence that you have revised successfully by including several drafts of **one** of your artifacts.

e.g. learning through writing, taking risks, revising drafts, learning a genre
== Try to make the letter coherent, addressing your most important concerns about writing. You are trying to make the reader understand your strengths, weaknesses, and growth as a writer and, in doing so, understand you as a writer. ==