Text marking and portfolio bump-ups

Grade 9s had a look at some model portfolio responses and colour coded the sentences that they felt were evidence, reflection, and summary statements.

While they worked they brainstormed ideas for improving the writing samples, and decided on the “teacher comments” they’d write.

After that, students had a look at their own portfolios, to see how they could work on improving their own writing based on the feedback they’ve received. For the first submission portfolios can be bumped up after they’ve been marked.