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Grade 9 Dance
Portfolio Assignments
Name:

In this course, you are required to maintain a portfolio about your

experiences in dance class. The purpose for these portfolio
assignments is to allow you to document and reflect upon your
experiences in dance class. It is also an opportunity for us to
communicate about dance class.

There are five (5) different portfolio assignments

Portfolio assignments will be submitted approximately every
two weeks
Keep all portfolio assignments together in a duo tang
All portfolio assignments should be typed unless otherwise
directed

Portfolio # 1 Me, A Dancer

Portfolio # 2 Observation & Analysis

Portfolio # 3 Dance in the Community

Portfolio # 4 Dance for Social Change

Portfolio # 5 Recital Reflection

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Portfolio Assignments- Marking Scheme

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand
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Portfolio #1: Me, a Dancer

What to submit for marking: (one page reflection & picture)

LEARNING GOALS

B2.2 explain how dance exploration can contribute to personal

growth and self-understanding

Assignment Instructions:

You have just begun taking Dance class at Alexander Mackenzie

Secondary School. In this assignment, you are asked to reflect on
your feelings as you begin the class and set some goals for the
upcoming semester.

1) Find a picture that represents your feelings towards dance as

you begin this semester. You may draw the picture,
photocopy it, download it or cut it out of a magazine.

2) Give your written reflection a unique title.

3) Write a one-page reflection about dance class by answering

the questions below. Try to give as much detail as possible
so I can get to know you and learn what areas you want to
work on in dance class.

a) How do you feel about dance in general?

b) How do you view yourself as a dancer right now?
c) How does your picture relate to those feelings?
d) What goals do you hope to accomplish at the end of this
semester?
e) How do you plan to accomplish those goals?
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Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 2: Observation & Analysis

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What to submit for marking: (chart)

LEARNING GOALS

B1.2 explain the difference between the content of dance and the
expressive, interpretive aspects, and assess the contribution of each

C1.3 demonstrate, and describe using correct terminology, the movement

repertoire of a variety of dance forms from around the world

Assignment Instructions:

During the first evaluation of the Cultural Dance Performances,

you will be assigned one group performance to critically analyze.

You will be asked to fill out a chart to record your thoughts and
ideas about the choreography, the music and the costumes as
well as provide feedback that the dancers can use to improve
their performances.
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Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio #3: Dance in the Community

What to submit for marking: (scrapbook page & reflection)

LEARNING GOALS
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B2.4 explain how dance can contribute to a sense of community

B3.2 identify and describe ways in which dance plays a role in their
community

Assignment Instructions:

There are numerous dance studios in Barrie and the surrounding

area. For this portfolio assignment, you are asked to research one
local dance studio.

1) Create a scrapbook page for the dance studio that you

researched. Appropriate scrapbook items that could be
included are pamphlets from the dance studio, clippings
from websites, pictures of dancers from the studio, an
interview with dance teacher or studio owner, etc.

2) Write a reflection that answers the following questions:

a) Why did you choose to research this particular dance studio?

b) Name two groups of people in our community who benefit
from the dance studios. Explain how they benefit.
c) List two ways the dance studio could give back to the
community. Be creative!

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
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o Correct length of writing

o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 4: Dance for Social Change

What to submit for marking: (paragraph)

LEARNING GOALS

C2.2 identify and describe ways in which choreographers and performers

use or have used dance to address social and environmental issues
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Assignment Instructions:

A dance performance can be a powerful entity and can help to

draw attention to a social or environmental cause in our school or
local community. In this portfolio assignment, you are asked to
select an event at our school and suggest a way that our dance
class could help to contribute to the success of the event.

1) Select a school event from your school agenda.

2) In one paragraph, describe your ideas for how a dance class

could contribute to this event by providing the following
information:

a) Specific date and time & rationale for choice

b) Specific song & rationale for choice

c) Specific costume & rationale for choice

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
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o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete

o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio# 5: Recital Reflection

What to submit for marking: (recital reflection)

LEARNING GOALS

B2.2 explain how dance exploration can contribute to personal

growth and self-understanding

Assignment Instructions:

For this portfolio assignment, you will be asked to fill out a recital
reflection before and after watching the video of the show.
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Your teacher will provide you with the reflection in class.

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
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o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete

o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 2: Observation & Analysis

Question Your answer
Cultural Dance:

Dancers:

What is your first

impression of the dance?

Describe the costumes.

Hint: Start at the head and
work your way down to the
feet.

Do you think the costume

was a good choice for the
dance? Explain your
answer.
Describe the music.
Hint: State the tempo (fast or
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slow), the instruments, the

lyrics (if any) and the feeling of
the song (happy or sad).

Do you think the music

was a good choice for the
dance?
Explain your answer.

Question Your answer

Describe two sections of
choreography that caught
your attention.
Hint: Something you thought
was cool or performed really
well.

What dance steps did you

see that you recognized
from class?
Hint: 2-steps, step touches,
kicks, etc.
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PEER FEEDBACK
Elements that were good about your choreography/performance

Elements to work on before your final performance:

Portfolio# 5: Recital Reflection

Prior to watching the recital, answer the following questions in point

form.

1. How did you feel before the show?

2. Choose one dance and describe what was going through your mind
while you were dancing on stage.
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3. Overall, how do you think the recital went for:

a) The class as a whole

b) You specifically

After watching the recital, answer the following questions in point form.

1. Critique yourself; the good, the bad, the ugly and anything else.

2. How do you think the recital went for:

a) The class as a whole

b) You specifically
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3. What did you enjoy:

a) Most about the show, why?

b) Least about the show, why?

4. Who impressed you in the class with their performance both onstage
and offstage during recital? Explain your answer.
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