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English III: Final Portfolio
Mrs. Casey2013
What is American?O For your English III final, you will
create a portfolio that answers the essential question: What is American?
O This portfolio will encompass all of the skills learned this year through a cumulative research project.
O This project will include: a portfolio, a presentation, and a persuasive essay
End ProductO You will compile several items based
on your answer to the essential question into a portfolio, including:
O Short fictionO Academic essay/articleO PoemO VisualO Historical eventO Persuasive essay
Details: Short FictionO You will find a short story where the
theme supports your thesis statement of your persuasive essay. O Each paragraph will be annotatedO Words definedO Literary elements found- metaphor,
allusion,etc.O Theme will be clearly stated on the
page
Details: Essay/ArticleO You will find an essay or article that
supports your thesis statement of your persuasive essay. O You will annotate each paragraphO Write the main idea on the page
Details: PoemO Using the SOAPSTONE worksheet,
you will analyze a poem that supports your thesis statement of your persuasive essay.O 14+ linesO Annotate poem (use the 4 step
method on the How to Annotate a Poem handout)
O Fill out SOAPSTONE worksheet
Details: VisualO You will include a copy of a
photograph, painting, sculpture, architecture, etc. that supports your thesis statement of your persuasive essay. O Copy of visualO Explanation of how this visual
supports your thesis statement
Details: Historical Event
O You will include research about a historical event involving America, either directly or indirectly, which supports your thesis statement of your persuasive essay. O Annotate the article
Details: Annotated Bibliographies
O You will create an annotated bibliography (5 total) for the following sources:O Short fictionO Article/essayO PoemO VisualO Historical event
Persuasive EssayO You will write a seven (7) paragraph
essay defending your answer to the essential question: What is American? O MLA formatO OutlineO 1st draft with peer editO 2nd draft with peer editO Final draft* Each missing item results in 10 point penalty.
Outline ExampleA. Paragraph 1:Introduction
i. Start with big ideaii. Narrow down topiciii. Thesis statement is your last sentence!
B. Paragraph 2: short fiction i. Topic sentence ii. Direct evidence + analysis iii. Direct evidence + analysis iv. Concluding sentence
Outline, con’tC. Paragraph 3: Academic essay/article
i. Topic sentenceii. Direct evidence + analysisiii. Direct evidence + analysisiv. Evidence or concluding sentence
D. Paragraph 4: Poemi. Topic sentenceii. Direct evidence + analysisiii. Direct evidence + analysisiv. Evidence or concluding sentence
Outline, con’tE. Paragraph 5: Visual
(see organization of previous paragraphs)F. Paragraph 6: Historical event
(see organization of previous paragraphs)G. Paragraph 7: Conclusion
i. Re-state thesis statementii. Summarize findingsiii. End on a big note/idea/rhetorical
question
PresentationO During finals week, you will present your
findings from your research portfolio. O This presentation will use the Senior
Project rubric and will count toward your final grade.
O It is required for each student to present.O You will sign up for a time slot the week
before finals. O You will bedazzle us with your amazing
findings!!!!!!
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