Do Reflective Essay

Reflective Essay Grading Rubric

Unsatisfactory

Grade: D or F

Needs Improvement

Grade: C

Good

Grade: B

Excellent

Grade: A

Content The writer simply

restates facts rather

than reflecting on

his or her own

experience. The

writer’s point of

view is not evident.

Contains some

interesting ideas, but

the writer does not

explore them

thoroughly. Lacks

detailed explanation

or supporting

examples.

Essay shows

thoughtful

reflection. Writer’s

point of view is

apparent. For the

most part, addresses

selected prompts.

Demonstrates fresh,

original thought and

ideas. Point of view

is thoroughly

explored and clearly

expressed. Directly

addresses selected

prompts.

Organization No clear direction.

Main ideas are

vague and

connections are

confusing or

incomplete.

Includes an

organizational

skeleton (intro, body

paragraphs,

conclusion), but

often strays from the

main idea. Lacks

transitions.

Organization is

generally good, but

there may be some

extraneous details or

unclear transitions.

Organization

enhances the main

ideas. Supporting

information is

presented logically,

with no extraneous

details. Transitions

are smooth.

Sentence Fluency

and Word Choice

Contains frequent

grammar errors.

Sentences are

choppy, awkward,

and hard to follow.

Vocabulary is

limited and words

are used incorrectly.

Some errors in

grammar and word

choice. Sentences

may be incomplete

or rambling.

Generally applies

standard English

usage and

appropriate word

choices. Sentences

are grammatical, but

sometimes stiff or

choppy.

The writing flows

and shows a high

level of

sophistication.

Strong and specific

words are used to

convey meaning.

Mechanics Frequent spelling,

punctuation, and

typographical errors.

No evidence of

proofreading.

Some distracting

errors. Needs more

thorough

proofreading.

Contains occasional

spelling,

punctuation, and

typographical errors,

but the errors are not

overly distracting.

Proofreading is

thorough. Correct

spelling and

punctuation

throughout.