Voices of Modern Culture

Unit1ReflectionAn important aspect of growing as a learner is to reflect on where you havebeen, what you have accomplished, what helped you to learn, and how you willapply your new knowledge in the future. Use the following questions to guideyour thinking and to identify evidence of your learning. Use separate notebookpaper.Thinking about Concepts1. Using specific examples from this unit, respond to the EssentialQuestions:• How can cultural experiences shape, impact, or influence ourperception of the world?• How does voice function in and beyond the contexts of writing?2. Consider the new academic vocabulary from this unit (Culture,Subculture, Symbol, Perspective, Stereotype), and select 3–4 termsof which your understanding has grown. For each term, answer thefollowing questions:• What was your understanding of the word prior to the unit?• How has your understanding of the word evolved throughout the unit?• How will you apply your understanding in the future?Thinking about Connections3. Review the activities and products (artifacts) you created. Choose thosethat most reflect your growth or increase in understanding.4. For each artifact that you choose, record, respond to, and reflect on yourthinking and understanding, using the following questions as a guide:a. What skill/knowledge does this artifact reflect, and how did you learnthis skill/knowledge?b. How did your understanding of the power of language expand throughyour engagement with this artifact?c. How will you apply this skill or knowledge in the future?5. Create this reflection as Portfolio pages—one for each artifact youchoose. Use the model in the box for your headings and commentary onquestions.Thinking About ThinkingPortfolio Entry© 2011 College Board. All rights reserved.Concept:Description of Artifact:Commentary on Questions:54 SpringBoard® English Textual Power Level 5