Final exam and portfolio details

You will receive all the materials you need in class, but in case you lose anything, I'll attach them here under helpful documents as well. 

Your final will consist of :

• a cumulative vocabulary exam on units 1 and 2: 40%
  
• portfolio: 50%
  
• response to peers' portfolios: 10%
  

Remember that your portfolio must include the following:

1. 2 page reflective letter to reader
   
2. goal sheet  for second semester
   
3. Reading log, completed for the entire year
   
4. Cover sheet which lists best work and reflects on each piece
   
5. Five pieces numbered consecutively
   
6. Reader form completed by parent, teacher or adult who knows you well.
   

Your final exam will take place on Thursday, June 18th and you must be there for the exam block.  Please see me if you have any questions.

Homework for weeks of 6/1 and 6/9

We have two weeks left of classes before finals. Here are the deadlines to consider:

Final draft of your memoir due Tuesday, 6/9.

Second memoir for independent reading due Friday, 6/12

Journals #21-25 due block day, 6/10 and 6/11

Each night this week, there will be vocabulary homework to complete. Please take time to do this, as 30% of your final will be vocabulary.

I'll post the details for your portfolio at the beginning of next week.

See me if you have any questions.