1. Portfolio Essentials Expectation 4 – Culture and the Arts Five pieces of evidence from the arts + five reflections

2. Breakdown Choose one or more of the art forms and include five pieces of evidence that address: creating, performing, or responding Music, visual arts, theater, dance, creative writing, or foreign language Distinction: Include eight pieces of evidence from at least two of the art forms

3. Creating An original dance Improvisation Film Score Script Short story (creative writing) Poem (9 th grade English) Work of art

4. Performing A live performance Chorus Band Sketchbook (Artessy)

5. Responding Concert review Self-assessment Research on any of the art forms Museum fieldtrip Cultural reflection

6. Evidence May include: programs, pictures, videos, or written pieces When describing cultural significance, consider: Issues related to traditions, ethnicity, customs, and/or ways of life