Figurative Language Book Rubric

    Teacher Name: Ernesha Adams


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CATEGORY
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Content
Clear and precise definitions. All information included is correct and relevant.
Detailed, clear explanation of descriptive language and definitions.
Accurate information with details of figurative language.
Correct information is used with minimal errors.
Examples of Figurative Language
Excellent work. At least 10 different examples of various types of figurative language, similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings. 8-10 types represented.
Good work. Some variety and at least 10 examples of figurative language, similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings. Only 5-7 types represented.
Satisfactory work. 10 examples of some type of figurative language, similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings. Only 3-4 types represented.
Unacceptable. Less than 10 examples of figurative language. Only 1-2 types represented.
Illustrations of Examples
Excellent work. Attractive, amusing, well-thought out illustrations of examples. Obvious thought and effort put into illustrations.
Good work. Attractive, amusing illustrations of examples. Thought and effort can be seen in the product.
Satisfactory work. A good attempt at illustrating examples. Some thought and effort can be seen in the product.
Unacceptable. Did not attempt to illustrate examples.
Explanation of Examples
Excellent work. Clear and accurate explanations of examples. Anyone reading the explanations would be able to understand the meaning.
Good work. Accurate explanations of examples. Most people reading the explanations would be able to understand the meaning although there may be a few weak points.
Satisfactory work. Attempt at explanations of examples. Explanations not clear or lacking in accuracy although some evidence of research.
Unacceptable. Did not give explanation of examples or the explanations were inaccurate. No evidence of research.
Organization
Content is well organized using headings and illustrations. Neatly written, readable
Uses headings and illustrations. Neatly written, readable organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed.
Content is logically organized for the most part.
There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts.