My Character Reflection Essay

Remember that our character is The sum of [an] individuals thoughts, feelings, and actions (Seider, 2016, p.
22). Reflect upon all that we have discussed through our book study Homeboyz and demonstrate your
understanding of the importance of our moral identity.

Write a 2-page essay addressing the following questions:

What character do you share a quality (moral, performance, or civic traits) with the most in this
story and why?
What moral dilemma have you faced in your life and how did you deal with it? Were there any
consequences? Would you do something differently now?
How did situations build your character strengths and make you who you are today?
Tell me what character strengths you possess today and what strengths would you like add.
How will you use these strengths in your future?

Give specific details and provide cited references to support your claim. Your findings must contain at least
one cited reference and will be presented in a 2-3-page paper and orally to the class.

2-3 Page Research Paper

DUE:

Class Presentations

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 My Character Reflection Essay Rubric

Very Effective Effective Somewhat Effective Ineffective

The writer responds directly, For the most part, the paper Some elements of the prompt There is little or no evidence of
and well, to all elements in the responds directly and well to are seen in the response, but a direct response to the
prompt. the prompt. some are missing. prompt.

The audience and its interests In most sections of the paper, Though the writer is aware of Little or no evidence exists of
are addressed very well. there is evidence of audience audience, he/she seldom an understanding of the
awareness. addresses it well. audience.

Demonstrates in-depth Demonstrates clear Demonstrates some Demonstrates little, if any,

understanding of the three understanding of the three understanding of the three understanding of the three
character qualities (moral, character qualities (moral, character qualities (moral, character qualities (moral,
performance and civic) performance and civic) performance and civic) performance and civic)

The content of the paper is Generally, the content of the Though there is some evidence Little use of appropriate
appropriate for the prompt, paper is appropriate for the of appropriate use of content, content is evident.
audience, and writers role. prompt, audience, and the some content is missing or
writers role. inaccurate.

Ideas and/or argument(s) are Ideas and/or argument(s) are, Though there is some support Little or no support for ideas or
very well developed and for the most part, very well- evident, it is insufficient for the argument(s) is presented.
supported. developed and supported. ideas or argument.

Includes references to Includes references to Includes references to some Includes few, if any, references
thorough and varied research; completed research; uses research, but research is to research and/or references
uses proper format to cite proper format to cite incomplete and/or references are not cited properly.
references. references. are not cited properly.

Is organized in a logical, Is organized appropriately. Is organized in an inconsistent Is organized inappropriately or

interesting manner. manner or is somewhat ineffectively for the selected
illogical. topic or audience.

Contains interesting and varied Contains appropriate Contains workable, but not Contains simplistic and/or
vocabulary. vocabulary. fully effective, vocabulary. incorrect vocabulary that
interferes with communication.

Contains varied sentence Contains sound sentence Sentence structure may Sentence structure problems
structure. structure. demonstrate problems and/or interfere with communication.
lack of variety.

Has few, if any, mechanical Has some mechanical errors, Has some mechanical errors Has numerous mechanical
errors. but none that interfere with that interfere with errors that interfere with
understanding. understanding. understanding.