1. Reflection To monitor comprehension and growth through the reflective process To synthesize understanding of individual reading and writing processes and strategies To self-assess mastery of key concepts and terms

2. Reflecting 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 know knowledge in the future. Use these questions to guide your thinking and to identify evidence of your learning.

3. Thinking About Concepts Using specific examples from this unit, respond to the Essential Questions: 1.How does a speaker crate and present an effective oral text? 2.How do literary devices enhance a text?

4. Thinking About Concepts cont. Consider the academic vocabulary from this unit (oral interpretation, tone, monologue, narrative poem, poetic devices). For each term, answer the following: How has your understanding of the term evolved during this unit? How will you apply this new understanding in the future?

5. Thinking About Connections – 1. Review the activities and products (artifacts) you created. Choose those that most reflect your growth or increase in understanding. – 2. For each artifact that you choose, record, respond to, 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?