Justice,+M

=Students, keep in mind that this portfolio is ONLY an example. It is not complete or thorough, but it will serve as a guide for how you should format your own portfolio. I used the Heading function at the top (^^) in Edit mode to change the font size.=

=Ms. Justice's Portfolio=

Letter
Dear Ms. Justice,

In the following portfolio, you will see how I have grown as a writer throughout this semester in English II. At this point in the semester, I have developed many strengths as a writer of which I am proud, though I also still have a few shortcomings I would like to improve upon throughout the rest of this semester and in Englishes III and IV.

My writing strengths include my organization skills, focus, and use of vocabulary. My All About Me essay shows that... When I wrote the This I Believe essay, I used my organization skills to stay focused on the topic at hand...ETC.

While I have many strengths when it comes to writing, I still have improvements that need to be made. First, I want to improve my ability to transition from one idea to another. In my //Night// chapter 2 summary, I struggle to transition between Elie's religious curiosity and the incidents with Madame Schaechter and her hallucinations. I need to develop this skill because... Second, my use of commas could definitely stand to improve. I learned the rules in English I and during Bellwork in this class, but, as evidenced in my Effects of School Uniforms essay, I...ETC.

This letter will serve as a guide throughout the rest of my portfolio and will be a reminder to me of the skills upon which I need to improve as my time in high school English progresses.

All About Me Essay (8/25/11)
I'll paste my essay here.

This I Believe Essay (9/16/11)
I'll paste my TIB essay here.

Night Chapter 2 Summary (10/7/11)
I'll paste my //Night// Chapter 2 summary here.

Effects of Drunk Driving Essay (10/28/11)
I'll paste my Effects of Drunk Driving Essay here.