Self-Assessment/Reflection Rubric

Exceeds the Standard

This piece of writing is especially compelling in regards to providing honest, thoughtful, and relevant connections to the piece of artwork and/or in response to the questions. The writing reflects and emphasizes concepts and skills apparent in the work and/or what has been discussed in class. The writing is especially well-written and easy to follow; it is written using complete sentences. The writing includes excellent use of arts knowledge and vocabulary to justify and explain the artwork. All parts of each question are addressed; all questions are answered. At least 3 to 4 sentences are used to respond to the questions.

Meets the Standard

The writing reflects the concepts and skills used in the work and/or what has been discussed in class. Answers are justified, using work as evidence. The writing uses arts knowledge and vocabulary to help explain the artwork. The answers to the question are complete and thorough. All parts of each question are addressed; all questions are answered. This piece of writing is written in complete sentences. At least 3 to 4 sentences are used to respond to the questions.

Approaching the Standard

The writing attempts to make connections to the work, but rarely uses specific examples of work as evidence. There is little connection between the work and the written information. It is not written in complete sentences which makes it difficult to read and hard to follow. Use of art knowledge and vocabulary is rarely used, used incorrectly, and/or is weak throughout the writing. All parts of each question are not addressed. Thoughts are incomplete; at least 3 to 4 sentences are not used to respond to questions.

Does not meet the Standard

Reflection can fail to meet the standard for any of the following reasons:

· Does not use specific examples of own work as evidence;

· Is poorly written, does not address what the questions are asking, and/or is very unclear;

· Is incomplete.