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REFLECTION JOURNAL ACTIVITIES

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OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

WEIGHT

MARK
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1

 Is not aware that a text is constructed in a particular way Demonstrates an awareness of the context surrounding a text, but does not explore it Demonstrates an awareness of the context surrounding a text, and makes some minimal comment Demonstrates an awareness of the context surrounding a text and how this influences the meaning made Is very aware of the impact that context has on the production of meaning and how it influences interpretation X 1  

2

 No personal response is made to the issues/concepts raised in the texts Analysis conveys little evidence of a personal response to the issues/concepts raised in the text. Analysis conveys some evidence of a personal response to the issues/concepts raised in the text Analysis conveys evidence of a personal response to the issues raised in the text. Student demonstrates that he/she is beginning to develop new ways of reflecting on their world Analysis conveys extensive evidence of a personal response to the issues raised in the text. Student demonstrates personal growth and a political awareness X 1  

3

 Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality X 1  

4

 Does not reflect on own work at al and no examples are provided Reflects on own work and improvement on occasion but does not provide many examples at all Demonstrates an ability to reflect on own work but examples provided are minimal Demonstrates an ability to reflect on own work. Provides examples consistently. Begins to demonstrate good meta-cognition. Reflects well on own work, demonstrates a range of meta-cognitive practices and provides many examples X 1  

5

Student makes no reference to what is heard in class or outside class Student makes minimal reference to what is heard in class or outside class Reflection alludes to what student has heard in class and outside the classroom situation Reflection indicates that student is listening well in class and outside the classroom situation Reflection indicates that student is listening well in different contexts and is able to relate what is heard to what is read X 1  

7/8

 Is not comprehending or reflecting on what is read or viewed Demonstrates some basic comprehension of texts but does not make connections with the bigger picture. Comprehends the surface level meaning of texts and begins to relate issues to general knowledge and experience of other texts Is able to make inferences and comprehends deeper meaning on most occasions. Relates texts and issues raised to other texts consistently Is able to make inferences well and comprehends deeper meaning consistently, demonstrating insight and their relevance to the world and society X 1  

9

 Student is not able to express opinions and responses due to severe problems with writing Student is not developing their ability to express arguments or opinions Student is learning to develop and express arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is consistently expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is clearly expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing X 1  

10

 Very little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Little effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that some effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set, with some originality and extra initiative X 1  
RAW SCORE: ______/80

PERCENTAGE: _______%

GRADE: _________