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Figurative Language 
Figurative Language
Identifying figurative language in a text
Rubric Code: W2W24A7
By aspradling
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Figurative Language
  Needs Work

5 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Standard

Spelling, Capitalization and Grammar
Needs Work

Author makes 5 or more errors in grammar, capitalization, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar, capitalization, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Good

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar, capitalization, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Excellent

Author makes no errors in grammar, capitalization, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
4 Smiles from Text

Evidence and Examples for each of 4 similes from the text with page numbers
Needs Work

More than 2 slides are missing.
Evidence and examples are missing or they are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Page numbers may be missing.
Fair

1 -2 slides are Missing
Evidence and examples are missing or NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are not given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.

Page numbers may be missing.
Good

Gave evidence and examples for all 4 of the required similes. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.

Students mostly identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.
Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
All Page numbers are given.
4 Metaphors from Text

Evidence and Examples for each of 4 metaphors (or 3 metaphors and 1 additional device) from the text with page numbers
Needs Work

Missing Evidence and examples or they are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Page numbers may be missing.
Fair

1 -2 slides are Missing
Evidence and examples are missing or NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are not given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.

Page numbers may be missing.
Good

Gave evidence and examples for all 4 of the required metaphors. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.

Students mostly identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.
Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
All Page numbers are given.
2 Alliterations from Text

2 slides giving Evidence and Examples of alliteration.
Quotations and page numbers must be included.
Needs Work

Missing Evidence and examples or they are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Page numbers may be missing.
Fair

1 slide is Missing
Evidence and examples are missing or NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are not given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.

Page numbers may be missing.
Good

Gave evidence and examples for all 2 of the required alliterations. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.

Students mostly identify figurative language in the appropriate context
One page number may be missing.
Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.
Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
All Page numbers are given.
2 Personification from Text

2 slides giving Evidence and Examples of personification.
Quotations and page numbers mu
Needs Work

Missing Evidence and examples or they are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.
Page numbers may be missing.
Fair

1 slide is Missing
Evidence and examples are missing or NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are not given.

Students did not identify figurative language in the appropriate context.

Page numbers may be missing.
Good

Gave evidence and examples for all 2 of the required alliterations. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.

Students mostly identify figurative language in the appropriate context
One page number may be missing.
Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given.
Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
All Page numbers are given.
Images

Needs Work

Images do not clearly relate to the figurative device.
6 or more images are missing
Fair

Some images relate to the figurative device.
3-5 images are missing
Good

Images relate to the figurative device.
1-2 images are missing

Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
Excellent

Images are very effective and clearly relate to the figurative device.
No images are missing
Presentation

Needs Work

Student did not complete the Presentation - just showed the slides
Fair

Student used most slides fairly effectively to emphasize a point,

Lost track and the audience had to read the slides themselves
Good

Student used slides fairly effectively to emphasize a point,
to keep on track, and illustrate a point with a graphic
Excellent

Student used slides very effectively to emphasize a point and to illustrate a point with a graphic
Student engaged his/her audience




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