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Figurative Language Media Project

Your notes cover 10 types of figurative language. They are as follows: simile, metaphor, pun, idiom, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, and imagery. Your assignment is to create a media presentation with a partner using examples of figurative language found in pop culture. You may use Powerpoint, Keynote, or iMovie. You will need to create 8 representations of the examples in your presentation. Examples can come from song lyrics, books, or movies.

Rubric Code: WX4524X

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Figurative language Project
	Below Standards 0 pts	Not Meeting Standards 5 pts	Meeting Standards 10 pts	Exemplary Performance 20 pts
Accuracy	Below Standards More than three examples of figurative language are used incorrectly, defined wrong	Not Meeting Standards Two to three of the figurative language examples are used incorrectly, defined wrong	Meeting Standards One to two examples are used incorrectly, defined wrong, or do not match the correct figure of speech.	Exemplary Performance The examples are accurate and match the correct figure of speech. Definitions are correct. Graphics help the viewer understand the content.
Mechanics	Below Standards More than seven spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization errors are present and hinder the viewer's understanding of the content.	Not Meeting Standards Five spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization errors are present and hinder the viewer's understanding of the content.	Meeting Standards Three error in spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization are present but do not detract from the content.	Exemplary Performance All words are spelled correctly; punctuation and capitalization is correct.
Content	Below Standards 2 or less figures of speech representations have been created or some examples and graphics are missing.	Not Meeting Standards Only three to five figures of speech representations have been created or some examples are missing. Some attempt at illustrating the examples.	Meeting Standards Only six to seven of the required four figures of speech representations have been created with a sentence example in each. Most are illustrated.	Exemplary Performance The required eight figures of speech representations have been created with a sentence example of each including a graphic, picture, or short video.
Appearance	Below Standards Project was not planned for completion. Lack of graphics, color, only in black and white.	Not Meeting Standards Project appears rushed for completion; lack of color or consistent color, or too much color so it's overdone and gaudy in appearance.	Meeting Standards Project appears somewhat unbalanced due to lack of content, very small writing/drawing, or lack of color. Too much white space.	Exemplary Performance Content is spaced so it covers the majority of the project in a balanced manner. Color is used and compliments the appearance. Writing is appropriate font size. Graphics enhance the project's content.
Planning Worksheet	Below Standards Did not turn in the sheet or it was completely blank.	Not Meeting Standards	Meeting Standards	Exemplary Performance Turned in planning worksheet completely finished.

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figurative language

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