The final portfolio is to contain the following pieces:

Cover Letter: "Dear Mrs. Morey," Say whatever you want in this piece, such as, what worked, what didn’t, what you liked, and so forth. Be sure to include commentary on whether you noticed any improvement in your reading and writing skills. 2 page minimum

Annotated Bibliography:  Submit an annotated bibliography for the books read in class:  The Blind Side, Three Cups of Tea, Endurance, Into Thin Air, Seabiscuit, Ice Bound, and Firehouse.   The precis you have previously written on each book are an acceptable way to fulfill this required element.

Reaction to Firehouse by David Halberstam: Write a 2-3 page reaction to this book. Include both a brief summary of the book and your personal response to it. Remember to quote once or twice, and include some discussion of heroism.

Creative Piece: Include a poem, drawing, letter, book jacket, etc., that reflects some aspect of Firehouse.

 

Rubric for Final Portfolio

Autobiography Oral Presentation:

This project is designed to help you creatively and critically reflect on yourself. Create a box (or any sort of container) that reflects your identity. On the outside, of the box/container, provide illustrations of who you are as a student. Inside, show the various identities that you identify with personally. For example, you might be a mediocre student, but you are one of the best hula dancers in Hawaii.

Remember, you are much more than ethnicity or ancestry. Your identity includes such things as age, race, gender, nationality, social class, hobbies, career intentions, the clubs you belong to, the sports you play, and geographic or situational conditions. Be creative: paint, draw, make a collage of pictures, or whatever medium best suits your message. Then, in a five minute presentation, present your artwork to the class on November 13-14.  Below is a photograph of containers presented recently.