Student Name ______________________

English 9P Parent Portfolio Evaluation

Unit 2: Due date for this portfolio is 10/14/08

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.

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

"Life Without Go-Go Boots" pg. 236

From Angela’s Ashes pgs. 243-255

"Unfinished Business" pgs. 260-269

"The Beginning of Something" pgs. 324-340

"Through the Tunnel" pgs. 373-385

"Brothers Are the Same" pgs. 359-371

"The First Appendectomy" pgs. 352-357

______/7

2) Vocabulary – Vocabulary lists for weeks 6-8 are completed by filling in

definition, part of speech and original sentence for each word. ______/3

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. See page 26 for an example.

_______/6

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) and essay, and includes pre-write, draft, rubric page, revisions/edit, and final copy (6 points).

Title of Essay: _______/7

6) Grammar – Completed pages 81-92. Parents should correct these pages weekly. ______/12

                                                           Total Points Earned: ___/37

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

____________________________________          ________________________

Parent Signature                                                Date

Parents,

Students will take a test on the material covered in unit 2 on 10/14/08. As well, they will deliver their oral presentations. Next week 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