English 10 Honors

Ms. Carla Kurt

 

Essay Reflection

 

Reflection is an essential component of the learning. It provides you with the opportunity to focus on your process, evaluate outcomes, and revise your strategies. Through reflection, you evaluate both your strengths and weaknesses, always striving to identify ways in which you can build on your strengths and improve in areas of weakness.

 

Use the prompts below to write a reflection of your essay. Your reflection should be between 300 – 500 words.

 

• What was the assignment?
• What goals did you set for yourself with this assignment and/or what areas did you target for improvement?
• Overall, how well do you feel you’ve accomplished your goals and the criteria for this assignment?
• What student expectation(s) does this assignment meet? Explain your choice(s).
• What grade would you give this essay? Use the appropriate rubric and give yourself a grade. Explain your choice by referring to at least three specific elements of your essay that support the grade you gave yourself.

 

Canton High School Student Expectations

Academic Expectations:

Students will be:

1)      Effective writers

2)      Critical readers

3)      Competent problem solvers

4)      Effective communicators

5)      Discriminating users of technology as a tool for learning

 

Social Expectations:

                  Students will:

1)      Demonstrate a willingness to resolve conflicts responsibly

2)      Assume responsibility for their own behavior

3)      Act with respect and acceptance of others

 

Civic Expectations:

                  Students will:

1)      Understand the responsibilities of citizenship

2)      Appreciate the diversities of American and global cultures

3)      Make positive contributions to the school and to the community