Student Name ______________________

English 11 Parent Portfolio Evaluation

Unit 1: Due date for this portfolio is 9/30/08

Directions for Parents: Please complete this sheet by filling in how many assignments your student finished for each section of the portfolio. The number of completed assignments should be written over the number of assignments possible. Remember, all work must be filed in the appropriate section of the student’s portfolio.

1) Reading Comprehension – Reading comprehension questions (Connect to Literature and Think Critically) following each reading selection completed (1 point each):

From Of Plymouth Plantation pg. 81

Between Heaven and Hell – page 134-136 (take notes)

"To My Dear and Loving Husband" and "Upon the Burning . . ." pg. 138

The Examination of Sarah Good pg. 144

From Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God pg. 152

The Crucible (Acts I-IV) pg. 163 (4 worksheets)

________/9

2) Vocabulary – Vocabulary lists for weeks 1-6 are completed by filling in

definitions, parts of speech and original sentences for each word (1 point each). Quizzes include spelling, definition, and using the word in a sentence.

________/6

3) Journals – A journal entry or quick write (minimum ½ page) has been completed for each reading selection listed above. See the "Connect to Your Life" questions prior to each reading selection for topics (1 point each). See page 81 for an example. See hand-out for The Crucible journal topics.

________/8

4) Speaking/Listening – Topic sheet for oral presentation has been signed by parent (1 point), and student has practiced oral presentation for parent (1 point).

Topic: ________/2

5) Formal Writing – Student has read his/her essay out loud to a parent (1 point). Essay includes the six steps of the writing process: pre-write, draft, response (rubric/standards page), revisions, edit, and final copy (6 points).

Title of Essay: _______/ 7

6) Grammar/Skills – Completed 12 pages which include pages: 61-84.

_____/ 16

Total Points Earned : ____/ 48

I have reviewed my student’s portfolio and verify that this work has been completed.

____________________________________        ________________________

Parent Signature                                           Date

Parents,

Your student will take a test on the material covered in unit 1. As well, he/she will deliver his/her oral presentation. The week after testing, I will give the students their grade reports so make sure to ask your student for it. Please contact me if you have any questions (633-5288 or fepusateri@kern.org). Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your student’s education!

Ms. Pusateri