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Figurative Language Poster

This is a poster identifying a figure of speech along with providing an example and an illustration/picture.

Rubric Code: U5BA2B

By professor79

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Figurative language Poster
	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Basic 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Exemplary 5 pts
Content	Needs Improvement No figure of speech is displayed and there is a missing example.	Basic The required figure of speech is displayed with an example. Some attempt at illustrating the example.	Proficient The required figure of speech is displayed with an example including a picture or illustration.	Exemplary The required figure of speech is displayed with an example including a picture or illustration. An additional, original example is provided.
Accuracy	Needs Improvement The example of figurative language is used incorrectly or does not match the correct figure of speech. Illustration does not help the viewer to understand the content.	Basic The example provided is somewhat correct attempts to match the figure of speech. Illustration makes an attempt to help viewer understand the content.	Proficient The example is appropriate and matches the correct figure of speech. Illustration helps the viewer to understand content but does not go along with example.	Exemplary The example is accurate and matches the correct figure of speech. Illustration helps the viewer understand the content goes along with the example.
Mechanics	Needs Improvement Several spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization errors are present and hinder the viewer's understanding of the content.	Basic Three to five minor errors in spelling, punctutation, and/or capitalization are present but do not detract from the content.	Proficient One to two minor errors in spelling, punctutation, and/or capitalization are present but do not detract from the content.	Exemplary All words are spelled correctly; punctuation and capitalization is correct.
Appearance	Needs Improvement Poster appears rushed for completion; messy writing, lack of color or consistent color, or too much color so it's overdone and gaudy in appearance.	Basic Poster appears somewhat unbalanced due to lack of content, very small writing/drawing, or lack of color. Too much white space.	Proficient Content is spaced so it covers the majority of the poster in a balanced manner. Color is used and compliments the appearance. Writing is neat and legible. Illustrations enhance the poster's content.	Exemplary Content is spaced so it covers the majority of the poster in a balanced manner. Color is used and compliments the appearance. Writing is neat and legible. Illustrations enhance the poster's content. Decorations are added to ehance the overall attractiveness.