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Assembling the Parts of a Portfolio

A showcase portfolio is the most common type in schools. Your portfolio may contain the parts listed below (but check with your teacher to make sure).

• A table of contents lists the parts of your portfolio.
• A reflective essay or letter discusses how you compiled your portfolio, how you feel about it, and what you’ve learned.
• A collection of finished pieces represents your best work.
• A cover sheet attached to each piece of writing discusses the reason for its selection. (See page 73.)
• A best “other” piece shows writing from another class.
• Rubrics or checklists chart the basic skills you have mastered as well as those you need to work on.