iRubric: Semester Exam: Homework Reflective Essays rubric

The essay is unreadable AND/OR does not answer the prompt in any meaningful way. Does not include all three parts of the essay Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
The final draft is the rough draft. Mind maps and outline are not completed in any meaningful way.

The essay addresses some aspect of the prompt. Includes all three parts of the essay Introduction, Body, and conclusion, with some choppy or rambling thoughts. Editing was not completed. Final draft is the rough draft, or recopied with very minor changes. Mind maps and outline are completed. Grammar is poor.

The essay addresses part of the prompt completely, but some aspects of the prompt are weakly addressed. Some reflective thought is demonstrated. All three parts of the essay Introduction, Body and Conclusion are present and have smooth transitions. Grammar is acceptable.

The essay addresses each part of the prompt completely in good grammar. direct examples from classroom instruction addressed. The essay clearly demonstrates reflection and growth. All three parts of the essay Introduction, Body and Conclusion are present and have smooth transitions. Grammar is very well done.

The essay addresses each part of the prompt completely. Detailed and flows smoothly. The student clearly relates homework to their own changes in understanding. The essay provides meaningful feedback to teachers on instructional effectiveness. Grammar is excellent.