Unit 1.pdf - Southwest High School

Unit
1
Reflection
An important aspect of growing as a learner is to reflect on where you have
been, what you have accomplished, what helped you to learn, and how you will
apply your new knowledge in the future. Use the following questions to guide
your thinking and to identify evidence of your learning. Use separate notebook
paper.
Thinking about Concepts
1. Using specific examples from this unit, respond to the Essential
Questions:
• How do writers and artists organize or construct text to convey
meaning
• What does it mean to be a stranger in the village
2. Consider the new academic vocabulary from this unit (Reader Response
Criticism and Cultural Criticism). For each term, answer the following
questions:
• What was your understanding of the word prior to the unit
• How has your understanding of the word evolved throughout the unit
• How will you apply your understanding in the future
Thinking about Connections
3. Review the activities and products (artifacts) you created. Choose those
that most reflect your growth or increase in understanding.
4. For each artifact that you choose, record, respond, and reflect on your
thinking and understanding, using the following questions as a guide:
a. What skill/knowledge does this artifact reflect, and how did you learn
this skill/knowledge
b. How did your understanding of the power of language expand through
your engagement with this artifact
c. How will you apply this skill or knowledge in the future
5. Create this reflection as Portfolio pages—one for each artifact you
choose. Use the following model for your headings and commentary on
questions.
Thinking About Thinking
Portfolio Entry
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Concept:
Description of Artifact:
Commentary on Questions:
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