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Lesson 495 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPPortfolio Building
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Portfolio building is the process of collecting and organizing your best work to show what you can do.
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Portfolio building is the process of collecting and organizing your best work to show what you can do. It can include school projects, artwork, writing samples, and even awards you have received. For example, if you created a beautiful painting, wrote a short story, and received a trophy for a science fair, you can put these items in your portfolio. This way, when you apply for special programs or activities, you can share your achievements easily. Portfolios help you see how much you’ve grown and what skills you have, making them great for future opportunities!
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1 of 2What is a portfolio used for?
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