A.+Feedback+Instructions

Dear Parents/Outside Readers,

The electronic portfolio you are about to read should show you what its creator is capable of doing as a reader, writer and thinker. Portfolios and their feedback nurture the self-reflective habits that are central to life-long learning. They help people own their work and demonstrate their skills and achievements in an interesting way. Students in AP Literature work very hard for their learning; the wikifolio is a chance to demonstrate and celebrate that hard work.

The portfolio is a place where students store and evaluate their best work or work that shows growth throughout the semester. This semester, the portfolio consists of eight pieces of work and a reflective cover letter. The first five pieces are either the student’s “best” work or a sample ranging from “best” to “worst.” Brief reflections on each piece are located in the discussion tab at the top of each page. The three extra pieces are what I call “superlatives.” Each student chose a piece of which he or she is most proud, a piece which represents the most difficult task of the semester, and the piece that they would like to burn. (Or, for the literalists among us, “delete.”) These have brief reflections as well.

Thank you for taking time to read through this portfolio. Please include your comments on the discussion tab at the top of this page. If you have questions for me, feel free to add them or email me at __**josietf@gorhamschools.org**__ **.**

With respect,

Josie Tierney-Fife

**Student should complete this section:**

Dear_________________________________,

This is what I think is most important for you to notice in this portfolio: