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Figurative Language Activities

Objectives: I will learn how to create sentences using figurative language by using my notes. I will learn how to infer the meaning of the figurative language used by using context clues in the lines. I will learn how to create a symbol representing the figurative language used by using context clues from the lines. I will learn how to write a paragraph relating my past experience to the figurative language used.

Rubric Code: EXX6X24

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Figurative Language Activities
	F 6 pts	D 7 pts	C 8 pts	B 9 pts	A 10 pts
Creating Sentences	F The student did not complete this section of the activity. The student copied sentences from his or her notes for this section.	D The student completed sentences for this section, but did not show examples of the figurative language elements (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) required in the directions.	C The student completed sentences for this section, but sentences only showed 2 of the figurative language elements (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) required in the directions.	B The student completed sentences for this section, but sentences only showed 3 of the figurative language elements (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) required in the directions.	A The student completed sentences for this section, but sentences only showed 4 of the figurative language elements (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) required in the directions.
Infer Meaning	F The student did not complete this section of the activity. The student's inference was not related to the lines of poetry.	D The student inference included the context clues, but his or her inference was not related to the lines of poetry.	C The student inference included the context clues, and his or her inference was somewhat related to the poetry lines but still incorrect.	B The student inference included the context clues, and his or her inference was clear and related to the poetry lines, but the inference was a little off.	A The student inference included the context clues, and his or her inference was clear and concise. The student's inference was related to the poetry lines. The inference was accurate.
Symbolism	F The student did not complete this section. The student's symbol was not related to the figurative language element.	D The student's symbol only showed one part of the figurative language element and the other part was not related.	C The student's symbol showed one part of the figurative language element, and the other part had minor details to the other part of the figurative language element.	B The student's symbol showed one part of the figurative language element, and the other part had more details to the other part of the figurative language element but still a little confusing.	A The student's symbol showed all parts of the figurative language element, and it was very detailed.
Synthesizing Information	F The student did not complete this section of the activity.	D The student completed this section of the activity, but the paragraph was not related to the figurative language used. The paragraph had several grammar and mechanical errors. The paragraph had less than 5 lines.	C The student completed this section of the activity, but the paragraph had some connection to the figurative language used. The paragraph had some grammar and mechanical errors. The paragraph had less than 5 lines.	B The student completed this section of the activity, but the paragraph had some connection to the figurative language used. The paragraph had few grammar and mechanical errors. The paragraph had 5 lines.	A The student completed this section of the activity, and the paragraph was connected to the figurative language used. The paragraph had minor grammar and mechanical errors. The paragraph had more than 5 lines.

Keywords:

Figurative Language; Infer or Inference; Symbolism; Synthesizing Information

Subjects:

English

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