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1 1. Personified Word Vocabulary Rubric: The personification does all of these: The personified word is visually and neatly represented. least 3 sentences. The description explains the job, the personality, or the mannerisms of the personified word. The word s definition clearly connects to the personification. The personification does three of these: The personified word is visually and neatly represented. least 3 sentences. The description explains the job, the personality, or the mannerisms of the personified word. The word s definition clearly connects to the personification. The personification does two of these: The personified word is visually and neatly represented. least 3 sentences. The description explains the job, the personality, or the mannerisms of the personified word. The word s definition clearly connects to the personification. The personification does one of these: The personified word is visually and neatly represented. least 3 sentences. The description explains the job, the personality, or the mannerisms of the personified word. The word s definition clearly connects to the personification. Making new meaning using personification!

2 2. Nature Haiku Vocabulary Rubric: The haiku does all of these: The vocabulary word is spelled correctly and underlined. The haiku juxtaposes two items or links to nature somehow. The haiku uses the pattern. The haiku is neatly presented in a colorful or visual way. The haiku does three of these: The vocabulary word is spelled correctly and underlined. The haiku juxtaposes two items or links to nature somehow. The haiku uses the pattern. The haiku is neatly presented in a colorful or visual way. The haiku does two of these: The vocabulary word is spelled correctly and underlined. The haiku juxtaposes two items or links to nature somehow. The haiku uses the pattern. The haiku is neatly presented in a colorful or visual way. The haiku does one of these: The vocabulary word is spelled correctly and underlined. The haiku juxtaposes two items or links to nature somehow. The haiku uses the pattern. The haiku is neatly presented in a colorful or visual way. Making new meaning with haikus about nature!

3 3. Mr. Stick Cartoon Vocabulary Rubric: The Mr. Stick cartoon does all of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon is presented neatly with some color. The caption and/or the dialogue bubble use the vocabulary word correctly. Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting. Other words are The Mr. Stick cartoon does three of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon is presented neatly with some color. The caption and/or the dialogue bubble use the vocabulary word correctly. Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting. Other words are The Mr. Stick cartoon does two of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon is presented neatly with some color. The caption and/or the dialogue bubble use the vocabulary word correctly. Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting. Other words are The Mr. Stick cartoon does one of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon is presented neatly with some color. The caption and/or the dialogue bubble use the vocabulary word correctly. Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting. Other words are Making new meaning through cartoons with context!

4 4. Symbolic Representation (Metaphor) Vocabulary Rubric: The chosen symbol does all of these: The selected symbol is original, not cliché. least 2 sentences that contain no spelling errors. The description is very clear on the why behind the chosen symbol. The metaphor is The chosen symbol does three of these: The selected symbol is original, not cliché. least 2 sentences that contain no spelling errors. The description is very clear on the why behind the chosen symbol. The metaphor is The chosen symbol does two of these: The selected symbol is original, not cliché. least 2 sentences that contain no spelling errors. The description is very clear on the why behind the chosen symbol. The metaphor is The chosen symbol does one of these: The selected symbol is original, not cliché. least 2 sentences that contain no spelling errors. The description is very clear on the why behind the chosen symbol. The metaphor is Making new meaning with a well-explained metaphor!

5 5. Showing Sentences with Action Verbs Vocabulary Rubric: The original showing sentence does all: The sentence only uses action verbs. The sentence has two solid context clues/hints about the word s meaning. Two verbs have been underlined & labeled as transitive or intransitive. Writing conventions are close to flawless. The original showing sentence does three: The sentence only uses action verbs. The sentence has two solid context clues/hints about the word s meaning. Two verbs have been underlined & labeled as transitive or intransitive. Writing conventions are close to flawless. The original showing sentence does two: The sentence only uses action verbs. The sentence has two solid context clues/hints about the word s meaning. Two verbs have been underlined & labeled as transitive or intransitive. Writing conventions are close to flawless. The original showing sentence does one: The sentence only uses action verbs. The sentence has two solid context clues/hints about the word s meaning. Two verbs have been underlined & labeled as transitive or intransitive. Writing conventions are close to flawless. Making new meaning with a verb-packed showing sentence!

6 6. Greek & Latin Root Analysis & Related Words Vocabulary Rubric: The root analysis does all of these: The Greek or Latin root has been and highlighted. Three truly related words are featured. The related words are defined in the student s own words, highlighting the root word s meaning. The root analysis does three of these: The Greek or Latin root has been and highlighted. Three truly related words are featured. The related words are defined in the student s own words, highlighting the root word s meaning. The root analysis does two of these: The Greek or Latin root has been and highlighted. Three truly related words are featured. The related words are defined in the student s own words, highlighting the root word s meaning. The root analysis does one of these: The Greek or Latin root has been and highlighted. Three truly related words are featured. The related words are defined in the student s own words, highlighting the root word s meaning. It s neatly presented. It s neatly presented. It s neatly presented. It s neatly presented. Making new meaning with an analysis of etymological roots!

7 7. Four Antonyms & Four Synonyms Vocabulary Rubric: The antonym/synonym list does all of these: synonyms are all synonyms are all the same part of speech. synonyms are all 10- or 25-cent words. synonyms are The antonym/synonym list does 3 of these: synonyms are all synonyms are all the same part of speech. synonyms are all 10- or 25-cent words. synonyms are The antonym/synonym list does two of these: synonyms are all synonyms are all the same part of speech. synonyms are all 10- or 25-cent words. synonyms are The antonym/synonym list does one of these: synonyms are all synonyms are all the same part of speech. synonyms are all 10- or 25-cent words. synonyms are Making new meaning with a trip to the thesaurus!

8 8. E.G.O.T. and Silly E.G.O.T. Sentence Vocabulary Rubric: The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do all: All four forms of the word are different and spelled right. All four forms are by part of speech. details, giving a context to the word. The EGOT is neatly & colorful way. The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do three: All four forms of the word are different and spelled right. All four forms are by part of speech. details, giving a context to the word. The EGOT is neatly & colorful way. The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do two: All four forms of the word are different and spelled right. All four forms are by part of speech. details, giving a context to the word. The EGOT is neatly & colorful way. The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do one: All four forms of the word are different and spelled right. All four forms are by part of speech. details, giving a context to the word. The EGOT is neatly & colorful way. Making new meaning by learning a word s different forms!

9 9. Sausage Sentence Vocabulary Rubric: The Sausage Sentence does all of these: The sausage sentence contains six or more words. The sentence makes sense. the vocabulary word correctly. A visual has been provided to help make sense of the sentence s idea. The Sausage Sentence does three of these: The sausage sentence contains six or more words. The sentence makes sense. the vocabulary word correctly. A visual has been provided to help make sense of the sentence s idea. The Sausage Sentence does two of these: The sausage sentence contains six or more words. The sentence makes sense. the vocabulary word correctly. A visual has been provided to help make sense of the sentence s idea. The Sausage Sentence does one of these: The sausage sentence contains six or more words. The sentence makes sense. the vocabulary word correctly. A visual has been provided to help make sense of the sentence s idea. Making new meaning by using the word in a clever sentence!

10 10. Imper-Inter-Exclam Sentence Sets Vocabulary Rubric: The Imper-Inter- Exclam does all of these: Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative sentence. There are great context clues. End punctuation (!,?, and.) is correct. The Imper-Inter- Exclam does three of these: Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative sentence. There are great context clues. End punctuation (!,?, and.) is correct. The Imper-Inter- Exclam does two of these: Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative sentence. There are great context clues. End punctuation (!,?, and.) is correct. The Imper-Inter- Exclam does one of these: Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative sentence. There are great context clues. End punctuation (!,?, and.) is correct. Spelling is correct. Spelling is correct. Spelling is correct. Spelling is correct. Making new meaning by using the different sentence types!

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