I included this piece because I find it to be an effective problem-solution

essay. My source work provides credibility to my paper which makes my

argument stronger. I also offer unique solutions to the problems that I
discuss. I wrote this paper last semester after watching a documentary
entitled 2 Million Minutes. The documentary revealed that American
education is severely lacking and that schools and families need to make a
change if American students are to be successful in a global market.

Portfolio Assessment
Exceptional - Commendabl Acceptable - 2Unsatisfactor
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Understandin 4- I discussed a
g of content - few problems
within the
Is there
educational
evidence that system and
offered solutions.
you
understood
the topic you
were writing
about?
3- It is a
Evidence of
combination of
Critical
source work and
Thinking my own ideas.
Does this
piece reflect
thought?
Evidence of 4- Problems and
solutions are
Content
clearly stated.
Development
3- Although I use
Evidence of
many sources to
Rich Variety
support my
of Style - Does
argument, I think
this piece of
my own style is
still reflected.
writing reflect
your
personality?
Evidence of 4- I have good
Grammatical use of grammar
and mechanics.
and
Mechanical
Control
3- Separate
Evidence of
paragraphs could
Selfhave been
Assessment associated better.

Is there
evidence that
you spent
quality time
assessing this
sample before
you originally
submitted it?
Evidence of
Best Practice
choice - is this
the best
writing
sample you
could
provide?

3- My transitions
used are a little
loose.