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Exam • 10 Hours Culminating Evaluation (15%)

Master Literacy Portfolio & Defense

Compile your 10-source reading inventory, curate 4 annotated revisions across all 4 units, write your 500-word metacognitive reflection essay, and submit your final Canva portfolio defense.

📚 Part 1: Your 10-Source Reading & Writing Inventory

The Ontario Ministry of Education requires that every OLC4O student maintains an ongoing record of their reading and writing. Here are your 10 completed sources:

Source Article Title Writing Form Video Link Status

🏆 Part 2: Curated Showcase Revisions (4 Pieces)

Select your most successful or improved piece from each unit and provide an Annotated Revision explaining the specific improvements you made based on feedback:

Unit 1 Showcase Piece (Short Writing & APE Method)

Unit 2 Showcase Piece (The News Report)

Unit 3 Showcase Piece (Graphic Texts & Diagrams)

Unit 4 Showcase Piece (Persuasion & Opinion Essay)

🧠 Part 3: Metacognitive Reflection Essay (500 Words)

Write a formal 500-word reflection addressing:

  • Growth from Source 1 to 10: How has your approach to reading unfamiliar texts evolved?
  • Effective Strategies: Which reading and writing frameworks helped you most?
  • Overcoming Roadblocks: What specific writing challenge did you conquer?
  • Future Applications: How will these literacy skills support your postsecondary and career goals?
🔒 Proctored Writing Option (Exam Portal)
You can draft your 500-word Metacognitive Reflection Essay in the Secure Exam Portal or compose it directly in the editor below.
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0 words Target: 450-550 words

🎙️ Part 4: Video Portfolio Defense (5–7 Minutes)

Record and upload your capstone video presentation (Canva MP4 export, Loom, or screen recording) walking through your inquiry theme, favorite article, before-and-after draft comparisons, and final reflection.

Optional: Provide a Canva / External Share Link Instead
Direct video upload above is recommended. If providing a link, ensure view permissions are enabled.