Question

If you are using a Google file (Google doc, slide, or sheet), follow these instructions to upload your assignment:

To save the Google file, go to File > Download and select a supported file type (e.g., for a Google doc, select .docx).
The file will save to your Google Drive.
Select the Upload files button below.
Navigate to your Google Drive to choose the file you want to upload and submit.
Note: If your file type is not listed as one of the supported file formats below, please create a .zip file to upload to the dropbox. See Tips and Best Practices for more information on how to do this.

Question
Review your poetry and make sure you are ready to turn it in. Remember the assignment specifics below.

Portfolio Topic: Write a Poetry Portfolio with two poems using two different forms about something you feel strongly about, or from the perspective of someone else (or they can be on an alternate topic as assigned by your teacher).
Rubric: Use the Poetry Portfolio Rubric to make sure you are meeting all the goals of the portfolio.
CheckMyWork: Remember to submit your own work. You can use CheckMyWork to make sure your work is original.
Now select Upload Files to upload the final draft of your poetry to the Drop Box.

Answer 1

I can help you get this turned in. Below are clear steps to save and upload your final draft plus a quick checklist to make sure your portfolio meets the assignment requirements. Tell me if you want me to review your poems or format the file for you.

How to save a Google file for upload
1. Open your Google Doc/Slide/Sheet.
2. File > Download > choose a supported format:
- Best choices: .docx (Word) or .pdf. (These are almost always accepted.)
3. The file will download to your computer (or you can upload that downloaded file into Google Drive if you prefer).
4. If your course dropbox requires a specific format not listed, create a .zip of your file:
- On Windows: right-click file > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
- On macOS: right-click file > Compress.

How to upload to the Drop Box
1. On the assignment page, click Upload Files (or the dropbox Upload/Submit button).
2. Choose “Select from your device” or “Choose from Google Drive” (if available).
3. Navigate to the downloaded .docx or .pdf and select it.
4. Confirm the upload and click Submit (some systems require a final Submit after uploading).

File naming suggestion
- LastName_FirstName_PoetryPortfolio.docx (or .pdf)
This helps your teacher find your work easily.

Quick checklist before uploading (use the rubric)
- Two poems included, in two different forms (e.g., sonnet + free verse, haiku + ballad).
- Clear topic or perspective you feel strongly about (or specified alternate topic).
- Poetry Portfolio Rubric items met:
- Form & structure: correct form conventions used and clearly distinguishable forms.
- Content & theme: focused, consistent theme/perspective, meaningful subject.
- Imagery & language: strong imagery, sensory details, effective word choice.
- Mechanics & formatting: proper grammar/punctuation, readable formatting, titles included.
- Presentation: poems assembled in one file, with any required cover/title page or notes.
- Run CheckMyWork to verify originality and address any flagged issues.
- Proofread for typos, line breaks, spacing, and consistency.

If you want me to:
- Review your two poems for rubric alignment — upload the text here and I’ll give targeted suggestions.
- Convert a Google Doc to .docx/.pdf and check formatting — tell me which format you prefer.
- Help write or revise a poem — say which form and topic.

Which help do you want next?