Formal Reflections:

Comments:
Student
(Evidence criteria/
standards met)

Concerns
(Improve or
Remediate)

Criteria
(Proficient)

I think that I have

the ability to find
and cite strong and
thorough evidence
from the text. In
the summer
homework, I
found valid claims
that could support
my analysis.

In confusing texts
it is difficult for
me to find the
meaning or lesson
behind the story.
For example, in
Of Mice and Men
there were many
lessons. It was
difficult to find
one that had the
most importance.

Criteria 1Reading:
Cite strong and
thorough textual
evidence to
support analysis of
what the text says
explicitly as well
as inferences
drawn from the
text.
Criteria 2Writing:
Introduce precise
claim(s),
distinguish the
claim(s) from
alternate or
opposing claims,
and create an
organization that
establishes clear
relationships
among claim(s),
counterclaims,
reasons, and
evidence.

I can use the

authors choices
concerning the
structure of the
text to draw
predictions. I can
also tell how the
author
manipulates time,
and creates
mystery, tension,
and surprise. For
example, when

In confusing texts
I have trouble with
this standard. In
Cask of
Amontillado the
style of writing
was hard to
understand.

Criteria 3Reading:
Analyze how an
authors choices
concerning how to
structure a text,
order events
within it (e.g.,
parallel plots), and
manipulate time
(e.g., pacing,
flashbacks) create
such effects as

Advanced
Exceeded
Standard

I think I have met

and exceeded this
standard. I am
able to use valid
evidence in my
writing to support
my claims. I am
also able to make
precise claims.
Along with that I
am able to
disprove opposing
claims and make
counterclaims to
support my thesis.

Comments:
Teacher

reading Cask of
Amontillado, I
was able to
determine when
Montresor was
using suspense
when killing
Fortunato.

mystery, tension,
or surprise.

I feel that I was

able to meet the
requirements for
this standard.
During the group
wiki-project my
table group and i
were successfully
able to diagnose
Montresor with
sociopathy. We
were able to
determine this
diagnosis with
evidence from the
text.

Criteria 4Speaking
/Listening:
Come to
discussions
prepared, having
read and
researched
material under
study; explicitly
draw on that
preparation by
referring to
evidence from
texts and other
research on the
topic or issue to
stimulate a
thoughtful, wellreasoned exchange
of ideas.

I feel that I am
able to meet this
standard. I am
able to assess a
text, evaluate
whether the claims
support the thesis,
and whether the
reasoning is
relevant.I can also
tell if a text is
opinionated and
bias. For example,
from the essays in
this unit, I was
able to determine
their opinion of
the concept of the
United States.

Criteria 5Reading:
Delineate and
evaluate the
argument and
specific claims in
a text, assessing
whether the
reasoning is valid
and the evidence
is relevant and
sufficient; identify
false statements
and fallacious
reasoning.

I feel that I am
able to respond to
different
viewpoints. I feel
that I am also able
to change my
plans according to
new evidence that
is presented, and
support other
views.

I need to improve
upon my public
speaking. While I
do think I
improved on this
topic based on
past experiences, I
feel that I can
eventually become
comfortable
speaking to an
audience.

Criteria 6Speaking and

Listening:
Respond
thoughtfully to
diverse
perspectives,
summarize points
of agreement and
disagreement, and,
when warranted,
qualify or justify
their own views
and understanding
and make new
connections in
light of the
evidence and
reasoning
presented.
Criteria 7Reading:
Determine an
authors point of
view or purpose in
a text and analyze
how an author
uses rhetoric to
advance that point
of view or
purpose.

I think I have met

all of the
requirements for
this standard.
During the TKAM
Essay, I developed
claims about the
ethical dilemmas
in TKAM. I also
found evidence to
support those
claims. I also took
the audiences
knowledge into
consideration
while writing.

Criteria 8Writing:
Develop claim(s)
and counterclaims
fairly, supplying
evidence for each
while pointing out
the strengths and
limitations of both
in a manner that
anticipates the
audiences
knowledge level
and concerns.

I feel that I met all

the requirements
of this standard.
While reading the
texts from this
unit, I was able to
view how they
used rhetoric/
persuasion to
convey to the
reader their
purpose.

Criteria 9Reading:
Determine a
theme or central
idea of a text and
analyze in detail
its development
over the course of
the text, including
how it emerges
and is shaped and
refined by specific
details; provide an
objective
summary of the
text.

I feel that I have

exceeded this
standard because
while reading
TKAM, I was able
to identify the
theme: the loss of
innocence. I was
able to find how
the theme is
shown in different
characters
throughout the
novel and how the
characters evolve
because of it. I
think I was able to
provide a
objective
summary of
TKAM.

Criteria 10Writing:
Develop and
strengthen writing
as needed by
planning, revising,
editing, rewriting,
or trying a new
approach,
focusing on
addressing what is
most significant
for a specific
purpose and
audience.

I feel that I
exceeded the
requirements for
this standard.
During the TKAM
Essay, I chose one
of the most
challenging
prompts given. I
feel that I
succeeded in
writing an essay
that wasnt timed.
I was able to put a
great amount of
time and thought
into its
components. I
think I chose the
most significant
claims for the
prompt I chose. I
took into
consideration the
audiences prior
knowledge to the
topic I discussed.