Portfolio Keeping Questions Part 1:

Why is a portfolio not static”? (Pg. 1)

Because it changes with the file keeper’s new achievements, new ideas, and new interests.

What is the purpose of a writing portfolio? (Pg. 1) Should be a long answer.

The purpose of a writing portfolio is to help you pay attention to both the processes and products of writing. In addition will help you track the evolution of each writing project and your development as a writer.

What will a writing portfolio help you keep track of? (Pg. 1)

Writing portfolio will help me to track the evolution of each writing project and your development as a writer.

What is reflective learning? (Pg. 1)

Reflective learning means to think consciously or deliberately a bout how we learn best or what is most meaningful to you about what you have learned.

What are the goals of reflective learning? (Pg. 1-2)

The goals of reflective learning are to identify what does not work well for you, repeat what does, and develop strategies for addressing or overcoming the parts of writing that are frustrating or puzzling.

What are some benefits of an ePortfolio? (Pg. 2)

Some benefits of an portfolio are a record of your writing process for each major project, a meaningful collection of your work, and a better understanding of both useful writing strategies and ways you learn best.

What are common tools portfolios? (Pg. 2)

The common tools portfolios are built from tools that both writers and their readers have in common and use regularly.

What does the purpose of a portfolio define? (Pg. 3)

The purpose of a portfolio define its audience and, ultimately, the materials that go into it.

What is the purpose of a portfolio for learning? (Pg. 4)

The purpose of a portfolio for learning asks I to demonstrate my learning.

The purpose of a portfolio for learning is more important in this context, would it serve the purposes of creating a portfolio for a writing class.

How are portfolios for learning assessed? (Pg. 4)

Portfolios for learning assessed are my thoughts on and understanding of the learning process, and the degree to which my portfolio reflects them, in large part form the basis for assessing my work.

How are portfolios for evaluation different from portfolios for learning? (Pg. 4-5)

portfolios are for evaluation different from portfolios for learning often called best- works portfolios : from a number of pieces or projects, students choose the best for inclusion in their portfolio. In addition, evaluation portfolios usually do not include notes, outlines, journal or blog entries, drafts, or other materials that helped you create my final drafts.

Why is choice important in assembling a portfolio? (Pg. 5-6)

Why is variety important in your selection of works to include in your portfolio? (Pg. 6)

What do you need to reflect on when selecting works to include? (Pg. 6)

What does metacognition mean? (Pg. 6)

What do reflective learners develop? (Pg. 17)

What is a reflective essay or introduction? (Pg. 17)

What are you tying to convince through your portfolio assessment? (Pg.32)

What is rhetoric? (Pg. 32)

How is rhetoric useful in constructing a portfolio? (Pg. 32-33)

How does the situation affect the rhetoric? (Pg. 33)

What is your purpose in the portfolio? (Pg. 33)

Why is it important to have an audience in mind when creating a portfolio? (Pg.33-34)

What is a safe audience to assume for a writing portfolio? (Pg. 34)

How does self-presentation show up in a portfolio? (Pg. 34)

What is style? (Pg. 35)

Give a short summary of the 8 myths. They are good ones.

What is the primary goal of writing teachers? (Pg. 39)