Name: _____________________________________ Teacher: __________________________________ Period: _______

ENGLISH 2 Honors
Q1 SELF-ASSESSMENT LOG
Literary Analysis & Identifying Intent Through Theme

NY = Not Yet D = Developing P = Proficient

9/12/17 10/4/17 10/10/17 10/16/17 10/24/17 ______

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BIG QUESTIONS:
What specific evidence exists in the text to support the authors specific intent?
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How do I study a text in order to determine an authors message regarding a thematic D+ P P P P

concept, and how it connects to the universal human condition?

How can I express (with what specific strategies) how theme and intent are related among D D D+ D+ D+
differing texts?

How does an author use characterization to support his/her message regarding the P P P P P
development of the individual, discovering self, making decisions?

How does an author use culture and climate to impact identity? P- P- P P P

SKILL DEVELOPMENT
I am able to analyze how the author uses characterization to support his/her message D+ D+ D+ D D
regarding the development of the individual, discovering self, making decisions

I am able to analyze works of literature from varied genres--novel, short story, poetry, D- D- D D D
non-fiction--for theme and intent.

I am able to create strong thematic claims that demonstrate understanding of the authors D- D- D D+ P
intent.

I am able to produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate P P P P D+

fragments and run-ons.
I am able to use preparation and the following skills to engage in academic discussions: D+ D+ D- D D
synthesize, paraphrase, elaborate and clarify, support ideas with examples, build
on or challenge the ideas of others, and actively listen.
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND KEY VOCABULARY
Theme & Intent (not just definition, but how they are related & how they different) P D D D D
Claim P P P P P
Point of View (Narrative Presence) D D+ D+ D+ D+
Time Management/Pacing D P P P P
Archetypes & Motifs NY NY NY NY D
Compound-complex sentences: commas, semi-colons, conjunctive adverbs P- P- P- P- P-
MLA guidelines P P P P+ P+
KEYS TO SUCCESS
I exhibit a growth mindset by taking risks, asking questions, and trying again (this
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includes seeking out help from my teachers or in the resource center when I dont
understand something).
I do more than belong; I participate by frequently and actively contributing to whole-class D D- D- D- D-
discussions, group-work, and partner-work.
I practice integrity by focusing on the learning (not the grade), doing my own work, and P D+ P P P
challenging myself to stretch beyond my comfort zone (grow, dont coast).

I am able to practice self-reflection for awareness and revise my work (including my D- P P P P

returned homework) to achieve growth.
I manage stress by breaking down big assignments into parts, writing down assignments P P P P P
in a planner, and participating in non-academic hobbies.