Learning intentions
- I can present my portfolio in 2 minutes.
- I can give constructive feedback using 'Two Stars and a Wish'.
- I can receive feedback without being defensive.
Success criteria
- I have presented my live URL to the class.
- I have given written peer feedback to at least 3 classmates.
- I have received at least 3 peer-feedback notes on my own work.
Do Now · 5 min
Think about your portfolio. Pick:
- ONE thing you are most proud of
- ONE thing you want feedback on
Write these down. You'll say them in your presentation.
I Do · ~10 min Teacher demonstration
Teacher models a 2-minute portfolio presentation:
- (10s) Name, tagline, intent statement: "This is Yunshu Gao — portfolio for Year 11 applications."
- (30s) Walk through home + about: "The hero uses [palette reason]. About section shows [your focus]."
- (30s) Walk through projects: "Featured 3 things — here's the one I want to highlight."
- (20s) Mention design choices: "Went with [colour/font] because [reason]."
- (20s) One thing you want feedback on.
- (10s) Thank, hand over.
We Do · ~15 min Guided build
Structured peer feedback using "Two Stars and a Wish":
- One thing that works really well visually
- One thing that works really well content-wise
- One specific improvement — be kind, be specific, be constructive
Teacher demonstrates giving feedback on the exemplar portfolio — models the tone and specificity.
You Do · ~35 min Independent practice
Each student presents for 2 minutes using their live URL projected on the board. After each presentation:
- Class writes Two Stars + One Wish on a post-it or shared doc
- Feedback is given to presenter
- Presenter thanks, sits down
Gallery walk at the end: everyone's URL on one shared doc. Spend 15 minutes clicking through classmates' sites.
Differentiation
Support
Student presents to pair + teacher rather than whole class. Scripted 2-minute template provided.
Core
Full 2-minute live class presentation.
Extension
Also answer teacher Q&A questions about design decisions — defend one accessibility or responsive choice under mild pressure. Bonus: demo DevTools live on your own site.
Exit Ticket · 5 min
Exit ticket
The best feedback you received today:
____________________________________________________
3 improvements you'll make before next term:
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
Resources for this lesson
- Class URL directory (shared doc)
📚 Deeper Reading
External references drawn from Shay Howe's "Learn to Code HTML & CSS" and University of Michigan's "Web Design for Everybody" Coursera specialization. All credit to original authors.
- UMich HTML5 · M3 L4: Final Project + Peer Review
UMich's final portfolio is peer-graded — confirms our showcase approach.