Sophomore Honors English
12-13 Semester 1 Portfolio Narrative Reflection
In addition to the papers you have written this semester, you have also written short answer responses
on quizzes and tests as well as written material for speeches. All of this writing has received feedback
that is meant to help you grow as a writer. We need to reflect on this work and set some goals for second
semester.
Step One: Organize Your Portfolio
Section 1 – Formal Papers
Literature
A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace
A Tale of Two
Cities
A Tale of Two
Cities
Ordinary People
Ordinary People
Format/Date
Impromptu/9-4-12
Impromptu/9-11-12
Impromptu/9-24-12
Prepared/10-2-12
Prepared/10-10-12
Prepared/12-3-12
Topic
AP Writing Activity
Character Analysis – Johari
Meaning of Title
Bones Rewrite
Summer Session
Theme and development
Impromptu/11-3012
Prepared/1-18-13
Prepared Final Exam
Tale Unit Test –
significance of scene
Character Analysis
Meaning of Title
A Tale of Two
Cities
Impromptu Final
Exam
Theme and ending of novel
– themes merging
Check items you have
Section 2 – Quizzes and Test
Literature
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Assessment
Quiz II Chapter 5
Quiz II Chpts. 7-9
Quiz II Chpts. 9-11
Quiz II Chpts. 12-13
Quiz II Chpts. 14-16
Quiz II Chpts. 17-19
Quiz II Chpts. 21-22
Quiz II Chpts. 23-24
Quiz III Chpts. 1-4
Unit Test
Section 3 – Speech Materials
Vocabulary Presentation
Critique Sheet
Informative Speech
Topic Analysis
Topic Outline
Developed Main Point
Introduction
Conclusion
Peer Edited Full Outline
Final Outline
Teacher Critique Sheet
Self Critique Sheet
Check items you have
Check items you have
Step Two: Complete Remaining Portfolio Reflections
You should have seven portfolio reflection sheets. Make sure you have completed all of them.
_____1. A Separate Peace AP impromptu activity and Johari/Separate Peace paragraph
_____2. A Separate Peace Meaning of Title
_____3. A Separate Peace Summer Session
_____4. A Tale of Two Cities Prepared Paragraph Themes
_____5. Ordinary People Prepared Paragraph Character
_____6. Ordinary People Prepared Paper Meaning of Title
_____7. Final Exam Impromptu Tale Themes merging
Step Three: Write a Narrative Reflection
After reviewing all the work you have done this semester, write a narrative reflection that addresses the
questions below. This narrative should be word processed and double-spaced. The narrative itself
should be well written and should indicate a mastery of the grammar and usage we have worked on this
semester. You may use “I.”
Use two paragraphs, one for each question below.
Use impromptu format. Your thesis sentence should be broad enough to cover both questions.
1. What growth have you noticed in yourself as a writer?
2. What areas do you still need to work on to become a better writer? What do you want to work on
second semester? What did you struggle with this semester? Consider all aspects of the writing processcontent, analysis, structure, word choice, fluency, etc.
At the end of your narrative, identify two writing goals for yourself. Each goal should be a statement that
clearly identifies what you want to achieve by the end of semester two.
 Separate these statements from the rest of the narrative reflection.
 Each goal should be its own statement.
 Each goal should be measurable.
DO NOT make a grade your goal for the semester.
Example:
By the end of semester two I will be able to write more efficiently, using vocabulary and varied
grammatical structures to articulate my analysis with fewer words.
Step Four: Put All Materials Together for Submission
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Fill out the Portfolio Materials list sheet and put in the front of your portfolio
Put your narrative paper underneath the Portfolio Materials list sheet.
Put the Portfolio Analysis rubric underneath the narrative paper.
Make sure your portfolio is organized by section with materials organized chronologically.
a. Portfolio reflections should be attached to the front of all papers
b. Keep any rough drafts, note pages, planning documents with each individual paper.
5. Submit your narrative paper to Turnitin.com
Due Date: