Formal Reflections

Student
Comments:

Concerns

I feel that I
I feel that I
did a pretty
could have
good job at
worded the
forming my Introduction
portfolio
a little better
around the
than I did in
standards.
the
Based off of
assignment
the reading
now looking
we did I was back on i.t
able to write
a letter of
introduction
and form my
portfolio in a
well designed
format as
well as
sounding
correct.
I feel that I
My only
did a very
concern is
good job at that I should
utilizing
practice
rhetoric and
using
examining
rhetoric so
other peoples that I do not
work when
forget how
forming and
to use it.
writing my
own
persuasive
essay.

I did an

I dont have

Criteria

Exceeded
Standard

Reading: Determine two or

more central ideas of a text and
analyze their development over
the course of the text, including
how they interact and build on
one another to provide a
complex analysis; provide an
objective summary of the text

I feel that I
met
standards and
exceeded
them slightly.

Writing: Write narratives to

develop real or imagined
experiences or events using
effective technique, well-chosen
details, and well-structured
event sequences

Speaking and Listening:

Evaluate a speaker's point of
view, reasoning, and use of
evidence and rhetoric, assessing
the stance, premises, links
among ideas, word choice,
points of emphasis, and tone
used.

I feel that I
have
exceeded
standards.

Writing: Develop claim(s) and

counterclaims fairly and
thoroughly, supplying the most
relevant evidence for each while
pointing out the strengths and
limitations of both in a manner
that anticipates the audience's
knowledge level, concerns,
values, and possible biases.
Reading: Determine an author's

I feel I have

Teacher
Comments

amazing job
in this Unit. I
was well
engaged in all
discussions,
and even
tried to help
some people
understand
my opinion
on the value
of life. I also
feel that I did
an amazing
job at my
speech the
reading we
did really
encouraged
me to do my
speech off of
a personal
subject.

any
concerns

I feel that I
My concern
have done a
was that i
pretty ok job
did not
through this
really have
Unit reading enough time
the book and to do what I
analyzing
wanted to
what the
with the
author was
book
conveying as
well as used
the journal as
a great way to
convey my
opinions on
the book
itself.

point of view or purpose in a

text in which the rhetoric is
particularly effective, analyzing
how style and content contribute
to the power, persuasiveness or
beauty of the text

more than
exceeded
standards in
this Unit

Speaking/Listening: Present
information, findings, and
supporting evidence, conveying
a clear and distinct perspective,
such that listeners can follow the
line of reasoning, alternative or
opposing perspectives are
addressed, and the organization,
development, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and a range of formal
and informal tasks.

Reading: Analyze the impact of

the author's choices regarding
how to develop and relate
elements of a story or drama
Speaking and Listening: Come
to discussions prepared;
explicitly draw on that
preparation by referring to
evidence from texts and other
research on the topic or issue to
stimulate a thoughtful, wellreasoned exchange of ideas

I feel that I
have met the
standards
necessary for
this unit