Informal Reflections:

Assessment
(Name or #)

Standards Addressed

Reflection (3-5 sentences)

Improvement Strategies
(2+ ideas/sites)

Unit 1
Portfolio

Write stories to develop

experiences using different
techniques and event sequences.

I think that I did really well with this

collection of assignments. The
majority of the assignments consist
of planning for the career I want to
go into. I am really passionate about
becoming a teacher and that
translated into my work.

I need to learn how to

think more analytically
to strengthen and
improve my writing. I
could also elaborate
more with my ideas and
go into greater detail.

Animal Bill of Develop claim(s) and

Rights
counterclaims fairly and
Argumentative thoroughly, supplying the most
Essay
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.

I think I did relatively well on this

essay because I conducted a lot of
research to strengthen my argument,
and I went into a lot of depth to
analyze the research. I am passionate
about the subject of the essay, and I
enjoyed conducting the research. I
learned a lot from the research that I
did.

Maybe I could discuss

the research in greater
detail. I have trouble
wording my thoughts.

Value of Life:
Charity
Donation
Speech

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.

I think this was the best presentation

I have ever given, because I made
sure to pay attention to keeping my
speech brief and to the point and I
used minimal words in my visual
aid. I used a short video to
strengthen my argument. I enjoyed
talking about my chosen charity
because I am passionate about the
cause.

I could have made my

presentation more
interesting. The subject I
discussed is a hard
topic, but if I had made
my argument more
intriguing, it would have
enhanced my speech.

Into the Wild

Essay

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,
well-reasoned exchange of ideas

I worked really hard on this essay to

reflect on the text and create a strong
argument to elaborate on in this
essay. I summarized what Krakauer
explained in the text, and then
analyzed it. I created a strong
argument with a strong thesis
statement.

I need to learn how to

create a stronger
introduction and
conclusion. I have
trouble wording my
sentences to draw in my
reader.

Into the Wild

Journal

Analyze the impact of the author's

choices regarding how to develop
and relate elements of a story or

I think that I could have done better

with this assignment. I only did the
minimum that was required for the

Like I stated, I should

have put more effort
into decorating. I also

drama.

project. I procrastinated on my
reading, so I ran out of time to
decorate the journal. I feel that I put
more effort into the essay instead of
the journal.

should have read the

book earlier and not
procrastinate, so my
answers would have
been more in depth.