Reflection paper 2

Category

Exemplary

10 Points

Proficient

8 Points

Needs Improvement

5 Points

Not Evident

2 Points

Introduction

The paper has a clear paragraph that introduces the story, the author, and a coherent thesis.

The paper has a paragraph that introduces the story and the author and makes an attempt to write a thesis.

The paper has a brief paragraph that introduces the story but does not clearly build up the thesis.

The paper is missing the thesis and the story title in its opening paragraph.

Content Paragraphs

The subsequent paragraphs briefly summarize the story and analyze one specific aspect of the story.

The subsequent paragraphs briefly summarize the story and attempt to analyze one aspect of the story.

The subsequent paragraphs summarize the story but keep the analysis to the minimum.

The subsequent paragraphs summarize the story but do not analyze one aspect.

Personal Reflection

There is a strong element of personal reflection in the paper that is portrayed by connecting on aspect of the story to a personal belief or experience.

There is an attempt at personal reflection in the paper that is portrayed in some format.

There is a brief attempt made at personal reflection.

There is no coherent personal reflection in the paper.

MLA and Articulation of Response

Paper is formatted in MLA style and is completely free of any grammar, tone, syntax, spelling, and/or organizational errors.

Paper is formatted in MLA style with minor errors in grammar, organization, tone, syntax, etc.

Errors in MLA formatting and grammar, organization, spellings, etc.

The paper is not formatted according to MLA and glaring errors in grammar, spellings, syntax, tone, et.