Imagine you are applying for a role with a local Ontario business, a creative agency in Toronto, or a YouTuber you've followed for years. They don't just want to know that you finished Grade 11 English: they want to see what you can do.
A portfolio is more than a folder of old assignments; it is a polished, professional package that proves you can communicate effectively across different media. In this final task, you will select your best work, refine it, and present it in a way that showcases your unique "creator's voice."
Pick 1–3 small businesses or content creators in a field you are passionate about (e.g., local eco-tourism, a tech start-up, or a specialized gaming channel). As you build your portfolio, keep their specific audience in mind. How would your skills help them connect with their followers?
Select the pieces that represent your absolute best work from this course:
How will you show off your work? While a Google Doc is a start, we recommend using Canva Websites, Google Sites, or another site builder to create a true digital home for your brand. Your portfolio should be easy to navigate, visually clean, and represent the "Secret Sauce" you identified earlier in the unit.
Record a final screencast where you "walk" a potential employer through your portfolio.
Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.
A digital Portfolio (Google Site, Canva Website, or Wix) containing:
We are learning to:
Produce polished, professional written and multimedia work for a specific real-world audience
Assess work holistically to identify patterns, strengths, and actionable areas for professional improvement
I can:
I can include citations correctly and consistently using MLA format to build credibility
I can make connections across multiple assignments to identify my growth and professional strengths
| Category | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge/Understanding | Demonstrates a high degree of fluency and accuracy with correct MLA citation format | Demonstrates considerable knowledge and consistency with MLA format | Demonstrates some knowledge of correct MLA format with minor errors | Demonstrates limited knowledge of MLA format |
| Thinking/Inquiring | Draws sophisticated, actionable insights from a holistic and critical assessment of all course work | Draws clear, actionable insights from a holistic assessment of course work | Draws some actionable insights from an assessment of work | Draws a few basic insights from previous assignments |
| Application | Portfolio expertly demonstrates a high-quality range of professional written and video content | Portfolio demonstrates a strong ability to produce high-quality written and video content | Portfolio demonstrates some ability to produce quality written and video content | Portfolio demonstrates limited quality in written and video content |
| Communication | Speaking and writing communicate complex ideas with a high degree of professional clarity and polish | Speaking and writing communicate ideas clearly and effectively | Speaking and writing usually communicate ideas clearly | Speaking and writing communicate ideas with limited clarity |
Demonstrates a high degree of fluency and accuracy with correct MLA citation format
Demonstrates considerable knowledge and consistency with MLA format
Demonstrates some knowledge of correct MLA format with minor errors
Demonstrates limited knowledge of MLA format
Draws sophisticated, actionable insights from a holistic and critical assessment of all course work
Draws clear, actionable insights from a holistic assessment of course work
Draws some actionable insights from an assessment of work
Draws a few basic insights from previous assignments
Portfolio expertly demonstrates a high-quality range of professional written and video content
Portfolio demonstrates a strong ability to produce high-quality written and video content
Portfolio demonstrates some ability to produce quality written and video content
Portfolio demonstrates limited quality in written and video content
Speaking and writing communicate complex ideas with a high degree of professional clarity and polish
Speaking and writing communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Speaking and writing usually communicate ideas clearly
Speaking and writing communicate ideas with limited clarity