Unit 1.pdf - Southwest High School

Embedded
Assessment 2
continued
Writing a Reflective Essay
Scoring Guide
Scoring
Criteria
Exemplary Proficient Emerging
Ideas
The reflective essay
thoroughly demonstrates a
perceptive understanding
of the relationship between
the chosen event and
thematic concept.
The reflective essay
demonstrates a solid
understanding of the
relationship between the
chosen event and thematic
concept.
The reflective essay
demonstrates a superficial
understanding of the
relationship between the
chosen event and thematic
concept.
Use of specific and
well-chosen details yields
incontrovertible support and
creates an extraordinarily
convincing text.
Use of specific details
yields support and creates a
convincing text.
Details are underutilized
and do little to create a
convincing text.
Organization
The essay’s effective
organization aptly
reinforces the writer’s ideas.
Successful use of transitions
enhances overall coherence
and connects ideas
smoothly and comfortably.
The essay’s clear
organization supports the
ideas. Transitions provide
connection between ideas.
The essay’s lack of
organization detracts from
the ideas, making the
essay difficult to follow.
It may move too rapidly
between ideas and may lack
transitions.
Use of
Language
Evidence
of Writing
Process
Diction, syntax, and
other stylistic devices are
notable and appropriate
for the subject, purpose,
and audience. Few errors
in standard writing
conventions are present.
The writing
demonstrates thoughtful
planning,significant
revision, and careful
editing for grammar and
conventions in preparing a
publishable draft.
Diction, syntax, and
other stylistic devices are
appropriate for the subject,
purpose, and audience.
Errors in standard writing
conventions, if present, are
minor and do not interfere
with meaning.
The writing demonstrates
planning, revision, and
editing for grammar and
conventions in preparing a
publishable draft.
Diction, syntax, and other
stylistic devices are less
effective for the subject,
purpose, and audience.
Errors in standard writing
conventions seriously
interfere with meaning.
The writing lacks evidence
of planning, revision, and/or
editing for grammar and
conventions. The draft is not
ready for publication.
© 2011 College Board. All rights reserved.
82 SpringBoard® English Textual Power Senior English