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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