AuburnSenior High School
Best Work Verification Form
Directions to Student:
For each Best Work you select you need three parts:
1)Verification Form, 2)Best Work assignment (or equivalent), 3)Reflection Essay with rubric
Follow these instructions to complete your packet:
- Completely fill out this form
- Attach the Best Work assignment you selected to the completed form
- Give the form with assignment to the Classroom Teacher who graded it for signature
- When you receive it back, attach a reflection essay (with essay rubric)and put into your portfolio
Student’s Name:______Is this a Career
Class Name: ______Best Work?
Teacher’s Name:______Yes No
Name of Assignment or Project:______
Explain what you were expected to do to complete this assignment:
______
______
Explain why you believe this assignment reflects your best work in this class: ______
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Completed in School Year: ______Circle one: 1st Semester2nd Semester
Grade you received: ______
Best Works Reflection Essay Rubric
Students must meet standard in all criteria in order to have their Best Work Essay approved. If there is any item that is missing or needs correction, the Transition Advisor is to return it to the student for editing, revision, and re-grading.
PARAGRAPH I: Introductory Paragraph (5 or more sentences)
- Explain in detail what the specific Best Work assignment was (an essay, test, project about…).
- Explain assigned standards required to successfully complete the assignment.
- Identify the teacher, class, and year it is from.
- Includes five or more sentences.
PARAGRAPH II: Learning Accomplished(8 or more sentences)
- Explain the mastery of skills and/or standards demonstrated by the student through the successful accomplishment of the assignment. (What did you learn about?)
- Explain grade received.
- Includes 8 or more sentences.
PARAGRAPH III: Fifth Year Component (8 or more sentences)
This paragraph is required for the Career Best Works only
- Include three or more convincing details showing the connection between the Best Work and post-high school plan/career goal.
- How does this Best Work prepare me for my life after high school?
- Includes 8 or more sentences.
PARAGRAPH IV: Reflection(8 or more sentences)
- Explain why this Best Work assignment was selected to represent the student’s highest or most valued achievement in this class.
- Explain how/if this Best Work could be improved upon or done differently.
- What does this Best Work communicate about me?
- Includes 8 or more sentences
Conventions
- Typed, 12-point, easy-to-read font, 1 inch margins, double spaced.
- Complete heading: (Name, Class, Teacher, Date)
- Well organized, clearly written, good sentence structure, avoid spelling or grammar errors
- Follow essay format using CD/CM pattern for evidence and explanation.
- Word choice appropriate for grade level, varied and original vocabulary (avoid slang)
- Professional voice
Check Box if Meets Criteria
PARAGRAPH I
All criteria are present
PARAGRAPH II
All criteria are present
PARAGRAPH III
All criteria are present
Required for Career Best Work
PARAGRAPH IV
All criteria are present
CONVENTIONS
All convention criteria are met