Composition 1
Portfolio Presentation
By Jennie Fischer
December 2000
Introduction
In my semester of
Composition I., I have
expanded what I
learned in high school.
I have learned different writing styles and
how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
These and other improvements are evident in
the papers I’ve done this semester.
Changes/Skills
Demonstrated
List 6 specific changes in writing or skills
developed this semester. See Slide 4
 Use the language from the common
course syllabus to identify some of the
material to cover See Slide 10
 Use the language from the
Ability/Skill/Levels document—this is
what the portfolio should demonstrate.
See Slide 5
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Changes in my Writing this
Semester
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I have learned to write an effective summary.
I know how to cite sources correctly in my writing.
I have learned four ways to organize essays.
I know the essential features of a good thesis statement.
Student option 1: I learned how to organize a
PowerPoint and to make it effective.
Student option 2: I learned how to set up a skeleton for
the format of a Persuasive essay.
I have learned to write an
Thesis &
Introduction effective summary.
Body
Amy Tan deals with different ethic backgrounds in Fish
Cheeks. Her parents prepare the customary Chinese
Christmas meal and invite the minister’s family over. Tan,
at the time, had a crush on the minister’s son, Robert. She
was embarrassed over the dishes prepared, wanting
Robert to like her. Her humiliating moment came when her
father plucked the cheek meat out of a prepared fish and
offered it to Amy because it was her favorite. Amy had to
realize that she couldn’t be embarrassed of who she was.
She could try to be American on the outside, but on the
inside she was Chinese, and that made her who she was.
Conclusion
Go to Slide 4
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I know how to cite sources
correctly in my writing.
I learned to cite Internet sources. First list
the author, title of the article, where the
article came from, the date, and the
internet sight.
 Evans, Janice “14 Tips on Teens”
Parenthood Dec. 11, 2000
www.parenthood.com
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Go to Slide 4
I Have Learned Four Ways to
Organize Essays.
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Narrative
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My Guardian Angel
Compare and contrast
The Difference Between an
Acquaintance and a Friend
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Definition
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Sisters
Persuasive
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Communication Breaks Down During Adolescence
Go to Slide 4
I Know the Essential Features of
a Good Thesis Statement
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Explains what the essay is about and what you’ll
be talking about.
“Looking back a year later, I realize that
although we weren’t blood related or friends our
entire life, we formed the bond of sisters through
time, struggles, and the key to it all- love.”
This thesis statement is taken from my definition
essay. If someone read this, they would know
that my essay is about sisters and understand
my definition of a sister.
Go to Slide 4
Student Option 1
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My first experience with Power Points was
portraying a poem from the book Blue
Like the Heavens. I learned how to insert
clipart and have it perform a motion. I also
learned how to insert sounds into slides.
Go to Slide 4
Student Option 2
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I learned how to pick a topic, choose
points to write about, and how to limit the
points to the few best. I saw an example
on how to set up the format for a
persuasive essay so you could effectively
write it.
Go to Slide 4
Conclusion
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When I pick a topic, the reader is able to understand what I
am talking about when they read my thesis statement. By the
end of the essay/speech, my point has been presented and is
backed up.
My grammar and spelling are all usually correct and 95% of
the time, my sentences are complete.
My paragraphs cover the points I’m discussing. When I
create a new one I cover what I’m saying, and it is long enough
with adequate detail to be considered a paragraph.
I hope for next semester, I will be able to cut more of the fat
out of my writing, and be able to focus on the main point
better. Everything will be tighter and my idea will come across
faster.
Writing Skill / Levels 1 & 2
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Level One:
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Expresses clearly thoughts and ideas in informal writing
contexts.
Composes structurally correct sentences in Standard
American English.
Generates well-developed, coherent paragraphs.
Level Two:
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Processes information to produce writing that clearly and
accurately summarizes and/or reports.
Writes, well-developed, focused essays.
Searches for information and inserts research appropriately.