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iRubric: Figurative Language rubric

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Figurative Language Use of figurative language to demonstrate meaning in a narrative Rubric Code: XXW539A By robdimino Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Figurative Language
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Standard Spelling and Grammar	Poor Author makes 4 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Author makes 1-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Good Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Standard Evidence and Examples	Poor Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR specific and explanations are rarely, if ever, given. Students do not use figurative language in the appropriate context.	Fair Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. Students mostly use figurative language in the appropriate text.	Good All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. Students always use figurative language in the appropriate context.
Standard Audience	Poor It is not clear who the author is writing for.	Fair Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.	Good Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
Standard Accuracy	Poor Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported.	Fair Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Good All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.
Standard Narrative arc	Poor Main idea is unclear. Do not know a lot about the topic, author mostly writing to fill up space. Do not have any details.	Fair Reader can identify main idea. Mostly know about the topic, but more information would make story better. Include some interesting or unusual details	Good Main idea is clear. The reader immediately knows what is trying to be said. Message or story is interesting and memorable.