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Figurative Language

Use of figurative language to demonstrate meaning in a narrative

Rubric Code: B24C59A

By catricedegruy

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Figurative Language
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Standard Spelling and Grammar	Poor Author makes 4 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Author makes 1-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Good Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Standard Evidence and Examples	Poor Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given. Students do not use figurative language in the appropriate context.	Fair Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. Students mostly use figurative language in the appropriate text.	Good All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
Standard Accuracy	Poor Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported.	Fair Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Good All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.