Portfolio Guidelines
( Portfolio is due on May 26,2004 and will be reviewed ,shared, and evaluated on May 26 and May 27)

In your portfolio, you will need to include the following-

1. Table of Contents -with page number stated for each work included.

2. Dear Reader letter. In the letter,  explain to your reader-

   • what they expect to read in your portfolio.

   • how you felt while preparing it.

   • what is the best piece of writing included and how you accomplished this.

   • your new perspectives of New York City and how the reading of all the poems and stories has contributed to the changed attitude

   • Which piece included needs improvement the most-why you didn't do such a great job with this piece; how you could revise it and make it better

   • What's your most significant accomplishment from this course

   • How do you feel as a writer now?

3. All your homework and selected journals, typed and numbered, with clear heading and date

4. Your best writing with comments from you and one of your classmates-why it is the best piece.

5. One piece of writing that has been revised (two drafts should be included-1st draft and the revised draft)

6. One piece of writing you like the most( not necessarily the best). Explain.

7. A descriptions of new things you learned about New York through this course.

8. One piece of writing with an illustration (can  be a collage made out of magazine or newspaper clips)

9. Reflection (Conclusion) piece. In the reflection, describe-

   • your experience of completing this portfolio-positive or negative

   • what you learned as a writer and a New York resident

   • your comments of reading and experience in the classroom (considering all the reading and writing we did)

   • your improved writing skills or overall skills as a student

   • what grade you feel you deserve

10. All pages must be numbered.