Mountains Reflective

 will write a 2-page double-spaced reflective  on the public screening event OR alternative screening of Mountains (2023). The  reflective  should analyze themes discussed during the event and connect them to course materials. This assignment encourages critical reflection on community resilience and systemic displacement as portrayed in the film. 

Rubric for Reflective Essay – Mountains Event/Alternative Screening

Course: Picturing Paradise: Miami on Film
Assignment: Reflective Essay on the Monica Sorelle Event OR Alternative Screening
Total Points: 100

Criteria Excellent (20
pts)

Good (16-19
pts)

Satisfactory
(12-15 pts)

Needs
Improvement

(0-11 pts)

Points
Earned

Engagement
with Event

Thoughtfully
engages with
Monica
Sorelle’s and
the other
panelists’
insights,
demonstrating
a deep
understanding
of the film and
themes. Uses
specific
examples from
the event.

Engages with
Sorelle’s
discussion,
showing an
understanding
of key ideas
with some
examples.

Addresses the
event but lacks
depth or
specificity in
engagement.
Few examples
provided.

Minimal or
unclear
engagement
with the
event. Little to
no specific
references.

Critical
Reflection

Demonstrates
strong critical
thinking by
connecting
Sorelle’s work
to course
themes and
personal
insights.
Raises
meaningful
questions or
reflections.

Shows a clear
reflection with
connections to
course
themes but
lacks depth in
analysis.
Some
personal
insight is
evident.

Reflection is
present but
somewhat
surface-level,
with limited
connections to
the course or
personal
insights.

Reflection is
unclear, lacks
analysis, or
does not
connect to the
course
themes.

Connection to
Course
Concepts

Skillfully
integrates key
ideas from the
course (e.g.,
visual
storytelling,
environmental
humanities,
diasporic
identity) to
analyze the
screening.

Connects to
relevant
course
concepts but
may not fully
explore their
significance.

Some course
concepts are
mentioned but
not
well-developed
in relation to
Sorelle’s work.

Little to no
connection to
course
material.
References
are vague or
missing.

Incorporation
of Tatiana
McInnis’ Work

Thoughtfully
engages with a
key idea from
Tatiana
McInnis’
chapter,
making clear
and insightful
connections
between her
arguments and
Sorelle’s work.

Incorporates a
relevant
concept from
McInnis’
chapter but
could explore
the connection
more deeply.

Mentions
McInnis’ work
but does not
effectively
integrate it into
the reflection.

Does not
reference
McInnis’ book
or the
connection is
unclear.

Personal
Voice &
Insight

Essay presents
a unique,
compelling
perspective,
demonstrating
deep personal
engagement
with the
material.

Personal
perspective is
evident and
thoughtful but
may not be
fully
developed.

Some personal
insight is
present, but it
may feel
generalized or
underdeveloped
.

Lacks
personal
engagement
or presents a
generic
response.

Clarity &
Organization

Well-organized
essay with
clear structure,
logical flow,
and effective
transitions.
Writing is
polished and
articulate.

Organization
is clear, with a
logical
progression of
ideas. Some
minor
structural
issues.

Writing is
understandable
but lacks clarity
or coherence in
places. Needs
better
organization.

Disorganized
or unclear.
Writing lacks
coherence
and makes it
difficult to
follow ideas.

Grammar &
Mechanics

Virtually no
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors. Writing
is polished and
professional.

Few minor
errors that do
not affect
readability.

Noticeable
grammar or
punctuation
errors that
somewhat
distract from the
content.

Frequent
errors that
interfere with
clarity and
readability.

Total Score: ____/100

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Rubric for Reflective Essay – Mountains Event/Alternative Screening

Total Score: ____/100

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