Next, the teacher needs to determine what will be the required components.(what academic documentation must be included) for all students
Each school needs to tackle this issue before the process begins. The requirement should show some commonality in certain areas throughout all the grades.
A. Buttons should link slides for easy access and/or mouse click options
B. Use automatic time set optionf for each slide for informal review
II. Introduction Slide
A. Name (sentence 1)
B. Age (sentence 2)
C. At least 3 or more sentences talking about you. (favorite subjects, sports, hobbies, personal experiences, etc.)
D. Imported Digital Picture of yourself
E. Animation/Sound is optional for introduction slide
III. Academic Requirements
Language Arts
A. Purpose of Writing
1. Writing to Inform (at least two sample) beginning and end of year
2. Writing to Persuade (at least two sample)beginning and end of year
3. Writing to Entertain/Personal Expression (at least two sample)beginning and end of year
B. Correspondence File
1.Friendly letter (at least one sample)
2.Business letter (at least one sample)
C. Bibliography (two books)
1. Brief description of book (follow format outlined by your teacher)
2. Personal response (at least one paragraph expressing what you have learned from the book and how it is similar or different from other books read)
D. Social Studies, Science, Math Investigation
1. Original report related to the history/geography of Maryland
2. Original report related to one science unit covered
3. Real life math problem you solved in or out of school
E. Personal Slides
1. These slides should reflect personal interests or talents you want to share with others
2. You should have a minimum of 6 personal slides
F. Conclusion Slide
1. Brief paragraph summarizing how you have grown academically this school year
2. Brief paragraph summarizing how developing this portfolio has helped you become a critcal thinker. (What decisions did you have to make? How did you figure out procedures on your own.
G. Enhancements
1. Minimum of at least ___graphic objects
(__clip art inserts)
(__ scanned inserts)
(__digital camera inserts)