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English 100 Portfolio Assessment
Fall 2002
Description:
A portfolio is a collection of your writing that provides an accurate window into your
strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Twice during the quarter, your writing will be
evaluated by English Department Faculty other than your instructor. Readers will be
examining your ability to organize and develop ideas effectively as well as your
competence in using Standard English and MLA documentation.
Grading:
Students who meet the standards for their portfolio work will be eligible for grades of
2.0 or better in the course. Students whose portfolio work does not
meet minimum standards will not be eligible for grades of 2.0 or better in the course.
PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS
I. Your MID-QUARTER PORTFOLIO is due to your instructor Thursday morning at the
beginning of class. To be considered complete, it will consist of the following work:
1. An in-class essay written Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday consisting of both rough
draft and final draft. (An outline is an acceptable substitute for a rough draft.) An
in-class "reader's response" to the first part of A Raisin in the Sun
is the subject of this essay. The question you are to answer will be distributed during
class.
2. An out-of-class essay, consisting of assignment sheet, and both rough and final drafts,
either your process or compare/contrast essays.
3. A TJE.
Assignments will be placed in a manila folder with both your name and your instructor's
name, as well as the class time, on the outside.
II. Your FINAL PORTFOLIO is due on Wednesday. To be considered complete, it will consist
of the following work:
1. An in-class essay written Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after completing the
following required work: An in-class "reader’s response" to Hansberry's, A
Raisin in the Sun. The question will be distributed during class.
2. An out-of-class essay, consisting of assignment sheet, and both rough and final drafts.
3. Both of the above assignments need to be "text-based." That is, the writing
should be in response to a reading and should incorporate references to that reading.
4. A reflection essay discussing langauge and you.
Assignments will be placed in a folder with both your name and your instructor's name,
as well as the class time, on the outside.
Portfolios will be graded by two other English Department instructors.
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