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Figurative Language Figurative Language Your task is to write an original short story about Amelia Bedelia that contains figurative language including one example of a simile, metaphor, alliteration, and personification and one of these phrases must cause a problem/confusion for Amelia Bedelia. Rubric Code: P227C49 By conniedevans68 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Amelia Bedelia: Figurative Language
	4 4 (N/A)	3 3 (N/A)	2 2 (N/A)	1 1 (N/A)
Figurative Language	4 At least four different kinds of figurative language are used correctly in the story.	3 At least three different kinds of figurative language are used correctly in the story.	2 There are only two kinds of figurative language used correctly in the story.	1 There is one kind or no figurative language in the story.
Problem/Solution	4 The main problem Amelia faces involves a literal interpretation of figurative language and the problem has a valid/believable solution.	3 The main problem Amelia faces involves a literal interpretation of figurative language but the problem does not have a valid/believable solution.	2 The main problem Amelia faces does not involve a literal interpretation of figurative language and the solution is not evident or valid.	1 A clear problem and solution are not described in the story.
Evaluation	4 The figurative language incorporated has added to the style of writing and made the story stronger.	3 Figurative language has added to the style of writing, however the story could be stronger.	2 The figurative language incorporated has added some style to the writing, however the overall plot is weak.	1 No demonstration of figurative language to add to the the style or strength of the plot.
Creativity	4 Story is creative and original. It is evident that the author put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	3 Story is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas could be better, but overall it is very well done.	2 Most of the story is creative, but events seem rushed.	1 Story appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Conventions	4 Proper use of spelling, grammar, and punctuation throughout the story.	3 1-2 spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are evident, but do not affect the meaning of the story.	2 3-4 spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are evident, and slightly affect the meaning of the story.	1 5 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are evident, and the meaning of the story is affected.