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Reflection - Informational Writing 
Reflection - Informational Writing
Written reflection to include an introduction and a conclusion paragraph.
Rubric Code: E24A672
By kristin43070
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Reflection  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Expository/Descriptive Writing
  Poor

2 pts

Needs improvement

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introductory Paragraph (paragraph1)

Poor

The introductory paragraph does not contain any elements needed for the introduction.
Needs improvement

The introductory paragraph is missing one or both elements.
Good

The introductory paragraph contains a developing thesis statement and/or introductory statement.
Excellent

The introductory paragraph does an excellent job of stating the thesis and using an introductory statement.
Supporting details (paragraph 2)

Poor

The details do not support the main idea.
Needs improvement

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
Good

Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.
Excellent

Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order

Poor

The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Needs improvement

There is an attempt to put the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Good

Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.
Excellent

The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Concluding Paragraph (paragraph 3)

Poor

The concluding paragraph does not contain the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.
Needs improvement

The concluding paragraph attempts some of the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.
Good

The concluding paragraph contains some of the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph does an excellent job of restating the thesis, referencing each topic sentence, and including a clincher sentence.
Grammar and Mechanics

Poor

The paragraphs contain 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
Needs improvement

The paragraphs contain 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Good

The paragraphs contain 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Excellent

The paragraphs contain no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.






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