Rubric: Reflection Essays

EXCEPTIONAL PROFICIENT NO CREDIT

4 – 5 points 2 – 3 points 0 – 1 point
Clearly states the purpose Implies but does not Does not state or imply
of the lesson. clearly state the purpose the purpose of the lesson.
of the lesson.
FOCUS Diverges from topic.
Does not diverge from Somewhat diverges from
the topic. the topic.

Presents the reflection in Presents the reflection in Presents the reflection in

a highly-organized a well-organized manner. a poorly organized
manner. manner.
Includes the following
Includes the following statements: Missing elements that
statements: • Introduction, impact understanding:
ORGANIZATION
• Introduction, including thesis • No introduction
including thesis statement. • No transition
statement. • Transitions • No conclusion
• Effective transitions • Conclusion
• Reflective conclusion

Demonstrates a thorough Demonstrates a reflective Lacks development and

self-reflective analysis analysis of the lesson self-reflection.
including a summary of supported by details.
the lesson supported by Does not include
specific and illustrative summary of the lesson or
details. has insufficient details
CONTENT
Somewhat draws Does not draw conclusion
Draws conclusion and conclusion and makes or make connections to
makes connections to connections to future future plans.
future plans. plans.

Uses articulate and Uses appropriate Uses slang and improper

appropriate language, language, proper word word choice.
proper word choices, and choices, and sentence
sentence structure. structure.

MECHANICS
0-1 error in: 2-3 errors in: 4 or more errors in:
• Grammar • Grammar • Grammar
• Punctuation • Punctuation • Punctuation
• Mechanics • Mechanics • Mechanics

Adopted from Peters Township High School.