IA: Writing Portfolio
California School of the Arts - 11th Grade
Class Goals:
A writing portfolio is a collection of edited work. Over the course of the semester, we will be editing writing of any creative genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, personal essays, etc.), compiling a 15-page portfolio. You will learn a variety of writing techniques through readings, discussions, and peer workshops in order to take the next step in your writing journey.
Course Objectives:
1. Explore the creative process through writing
2. Improve editing and re-writing skills
3. Learn how to critique (and be critiqued) constructively
4. Learn about varied techniques of writing
Grading Scale:
Score Level Description
5 Mastery Student demonstrates complete mastery of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
4 Proficiency Student demonstrates a proficient command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
3 Developing Student demonstrates an sufficient command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
2 Beginning Student demonstrates a growing command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
1 Emerging Student demonstrates a weak command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
0 No Evidence of Mastery Student demonstrates little to no command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
Grading Categories & Percentages:
Class Participation: 20% of the grade
Classes will be split between discussion and studio time to work on the portfolio. This grade section is reserved for discussions, peer workshops, and any writing activities assigned through the semester.
Portfolio Submission Dates: 30% of the grade
Throughout the semester, students will be submitting drafts of the portfolio throughout the semester. The first submission will be the starting point of the portfolio, also asking for a page-long summary of the goals for the semester. It should be submitted through Schoology, either in PDF of Word. Each subsequent submission will be graded on improvement between drafts.
First Submission – Sunday, Feb. 6th by 11:59 pm
Second Submission – Sunday, March 6th by 11:59 pm
Third Submission – Sunday, April 10th by 11:59 pm
Final Portfolio: 50% of the grade
The main goal of the semester is to edit and submit 15 pages of work. The writing can consist of a variety of genres (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, personal essays, etc.). Grades will be based on improvements between drafts. It should be submitted through Schoology, either in PDF of Word. Due through Schoology on Sunday, May 8th by 11:59 pm.
School Retake Policy: Retakes will be available for summative assessments only, as described in the detailed syllabus linked above.
Conservatory Retake Policy: When necessary, a student will have two weeks to retake or redo an assignment. After that, the initial grade will stand
School Extra Credit Policy: The concept of extra credit work goes against our beliefs about learning and assessment. The remedy for improving grades is to complete the work already assigned and then focus on reassessment opportunities.
All Conservatory Assignments are submitted on Schoology
Late/Missing Work: Late/Missing work will be accepted throughout the semester. For activities and assignments, any late work will be given half credit after the initial due date. For the periodic submissions, due to the nature of the check-ups, the submission will go down one point on the grade scale for every week it is late.
A writing portfolio is a collection of edited work. Over the course of the semester, we will be editing writing of any creative genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, personal essays, etc.), compiling a 15-page portfolio. You will learn a variety of writing techniques through readings, discussions, and peer workshops in order to take the next step in your writing journey.
Course Objectives:
1. Explore the creative process through writing
2. Improve editing and re-writing skills
3. Learn how to critique (and be critiqued) constructively
4. Learn about varied techniques of writing
Grading Scale:
Score Level Description
5 Mastery Student demonstrates complete mastery of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
4 Proficiency Student demonstrates a proficient command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
3 Developing Student demonstrates an sufficient command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
2 Beginning Student demonstrates a growing command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
1 Emerging Student demonstrates a weak command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
0 No Evidence of Mastery Student demonstrates little to no command of the course goals and objectives through written and practical assessments.
Grading Categories & Percentages:
Class Participation: 20% of the grade
Classes will be split between discussion and studio time to work on the portfolio. This grade section is reserved for discussions, peer workshops, and any writing activities assigned through the semester.
Portfolio Submission Dates: 30% of the grade
Throughout the semester, students will be submitting drafts of the portfolio throughout the semester. The first submission will be the starting point of the portfolio, also asking for a page-long summary of the goals for the semester. It should be submitted through Schoology, either in PDF of Word. Each subsequent submission will be graded on improvement between drafts.
First Submission – Sunday, Feb. 6th by 11:59 pm
Second Submission – Sunday, March 6th by 11:59 pm
Third Submission – Sunday, April 10th by 11:59 pm
Final Portfolio: 50% of the grade
The main goal of the semester is to edit and submit 15 pages of work. The writing can consist of a variety of genres (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, personal essays, etc.). Grades will be based on improvements between drafts. It should be submitted through Schoology, either in PDF of Word. Due through Schoology on Sunday, May 8th by 11:59 pm.
School Retake Policy: Retakes will be available for summative assessments only, as described in the detailed syllabus linked above.
Conservatory Retake Policy: When necessary, a student will have two weeks to retake or redo an assignment. After that, the initial grade will stand
School Extra Credit Policy: The concept of extra credit work goes against our beliefs about learning and assessment. The remedy for improving grades is to complete the work already assigned and then focus on reassessment opportunities.
All Conservatory Assignments are submitted on Schoology
Late/Missing Work: Late/Missing work will be accepted throughout the semester. For activities and assignments, any late work will be given half credit after the initial due date. For the periodic submissions, due to the nature of the check-ups, the submission will go down one point on the grade scale for every week it is late.