PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATION

· Each student must organize a notebook. i.e., 3-ring binder, dedicated solely to English.

o Portfolios may be reviewed at any time; bring them to class every day.

· Put the disclosure document at the front of the portfolio in a sheet protector or in the front pocket of the portfolio so that it is available for reference if needed.

· Each portfolio should have tabbed section dividers. The sections should be labeled as follows:

o Handouts – On each handout, put your name and the date received.

§ Save ALL handouts.

o Daily Notes – You should take notes every day.

o Writing Prompts – Occasionally there may be a quiz, but most days there will be a writing prompt at the start of class. Sometimes your writing will be collected and reviewed. At other times it will be reviewed when the portfolios are evaluated.

o Returned Homework, Quizzes, and Tests

o Reading Records

o Drafts and “final” drafts of papers

o Thought Exercises

o Other/miscellaneous items

· Portfolios will be evaluated on completeness, neatness, and organization.

· Portfolios are intended to help students learn organizational skills and record keeping.

· They also provide a way for students to recognize their accomplishments and improvements over time.