ENG101 Portfolio

When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it – but all that had gone before. – Jacob Rus

You have spent a tremendous amount of time and effort and ink to complete the requirements for this class. You have developed as a reader, a writer, and a thinker. In order to help assess how you have grown as a writer it is imperative that we examine both your accomplishments and your struggles.

You will be completing a writing portfolio as part of your ENG 101 final exam grade.

This is a long term project and will be due:

Tuesday, December 18th!

Remember, as you create this portfolio do so with pride – you have worked hard.

The Assignment:

Throughout the end of the semester you will want to work to construct your ENG 101 Writing Portfolio. This will be part of your semester final exam. It is up to you when you choose to get started on this, but I will be offering tips and suggestions throughout the 2nd quarter. I will try all I can to make this an easy process for you. Please remember that you will find all of your saved in "turnitin.com" or saved inside your GOOGLE DRIVE!

The portfolio is an excellent opportunity for you to really show how you have grown and developed throughout the semester as a writer.

Before you start, a quick WARNING: All of the ENG 101 classes will be completing a semester portfolio; however, each of us (as instructors) have slightly different requirements. So, if you get stuck and need help - please talk to someone who else has me for class. I would hate for you to be put on the wrong path because you asked a student in another class! And as always, if you have questions - you can always let me know!

Where should you begin?

First, start by reviewing the power point of samples found on our ENG 101 page under Portfolio! This will give you a good idea for where to start!

Second, you will want to create your Google site! There are two helpful resources for you also found on our documents page under Portfolio. There is a PDF titled: Google Site Resources. This is handout that addresses the following:

ü Creating a Site

ü Editing a Page

ü Changing the Layout

ü Modify the Page

ü Adding a Link

ü Getting Fancy with Links

ü Uploading a Doc. To a File Cabinet Page

ü Uploading a Doc. To a Regular Page

ü Tips for Success

You will also find a power point titled: Creating a Google Site. This has a series of screen shots to help you go through the process of creating your site! If you are more of a visual learner, this might be easier to follow!

Now you are ready to create your site and begin your portfolio!

First, you will want to create your different pages. If you look below you will see the different required sections of your portfolio! Please note that you will be required to have examples from each of the major essays/writing assignments that we have done in class. You want to be sure that you have your examples in the order that we tackled them in class. The order is as follows:

Descriptive Essay

Process Analysis Essay

Writing as Communication (WAC)

Classification Essay

Argumentation/Persuasion Essay

Sample Page:

https://sites.google.com/site/gambinosportfolio/home

-Adapted from lessons by Alexis LaDuca - Mountain Ridge High School