Question

Unit 1: Foundations of Reading, Responding, and Interacting with Literature

Due Date:
Topic: My High School Experience
Performance Assessment 1
In this assessment, you will utilize the writing process to write a formal email correspondence and
a short reflective essay about personal connections to the selected topic.
Part 1: Email Correspondence Pitch
You will take on the role of a writer corresponding to a literary magazine editor. Draft a formal
correspondence email that pitches your idea for a reflective essay on a text in which you have
interest and request permission to publish your essay in their literary magazine. In your email
pitch, include a summary of the types of connections and reflections you intend to make in your
reflective essay and why it will be an interesting read for the literary magazine's audience.

Answer 1

For my high school experience performance assessment, I will be utilizing the writing process to reflect on my journey. Through the foundations of reading, responding, and interacting with literature, I will explore my personal growth and development. With the ultimate goal of successful reading comprehension, I will apply my background knowledge and experiences to construct meaning from text. As I embark on this journey, I will use reading and writing as tools for learning and self-reflection.