Here's a great idea for writing portfolios. Kids decorate all four sides of their portfolio, introducing themselves, their families, goals, dreams, and favorite things. Detailed directions for all four panels and a rubric are included in the packet.

Concepts

poetry writing, acrostic poems, getting to know you

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Create your own folder as a model and as a way of introducing yourself to your class
• Make copies of unique ways kids completed the assignment to serve as models

Pros

• The directions are specific yet leave room for creative expressions
• The assignment serves as a way to get to know each individual in the class

 

Cons

• None