Vocabulary Collectors
1. Personified Word Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The personification
does all of these:
The personification
does three of these:
The personification
does two of these:
The personification
does one of these:
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The personified
word is visually and
neatly represented.
•
The personified
word is visually and
neatly represented.
•
The personified
word is visually and
neatly represented.
•
The personified
word is visually and
neatly represented.
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The description is at
least 3 sentences.
•
The description is at
least 3 sentences.
•
The description is at
least 3 sentences.
•
The description is at
least 3 sentences.
•
The description
explains the job, the
personality, or the
mannerisms of the
personified word.
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The description
explains the job, the
personality, or the
mannerisms of the
personified word.
•
The description
explains the job, the
personality, or the
mannerisms of the
personified word.
•
The description
explains the job, the
personality, or the
mannerisms of the
personified word.
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The word’s definition •
clearly connects to
the personification.
The word’s definition •
clearly connects to
the personification.
The word’s definition •
clearly connects to
the personification.
The word’s definition
clearly connects to
the personification.
Making new meaning using personification!
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2. Nature Haiku Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The haiku does all of
these:
The haiku does three The haiku does two
of these:
of these:
The haiku does one
of these:
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The vocabulary word
is spelled correctly
and underlined.
•
The vocabulary word
is spelled correctly
and underlined.
•
The vocabulary word
is spelled correctly
and underlined.
•
The vocabulary word
is spelled correctly
and underlined.
•
The haiku juxtaposes
two items or links to
nature somehow.
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The haiku juxtaposes
two items or links to
nature somehow.
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The haiku juxtaposes
two items or links to
nature somehow.
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The haiku juxtaposes
two items or links to
nature somehow.
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The haiku uses the
5-7-5 pattern.
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The haiku uses the
5-7-5 pattern.
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The haiku uses the
5-7-5 pattern.
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The haiku uses the
5-7-5 pattern.
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The haiku is neatly
presented in a
colorful or visual
way.
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The haiku is neatly
presented in a
colorful or visual
way.
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The haiku is neatly
presented in a
colorful or visual
way.
•
The haiku is neatly
presented in a
colorful or visual
way.
Making new meaning with haikus about nature!
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3. Mr. Stick Cartoon Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The Mr. Stick cartoon The Mr. Stick cartoon The Mr. Stick cartoon The Mr. Stick cartoon
does all of these:
does three of these: does two of these:
does one of these:
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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
spelled correctly.
•
•
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
spelled correctly.
•
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
spelled correctly.
•
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
spelled correctly.
Making new meaning through cartoons with context!
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4. Symbolic Representation (Metaphor) Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
The chosen symbol
does all of these:
3 points
The chosen symbol
does three of these:
2 points
The chosen symbol
does two of these:
The selected symbol •
is original, not cliché.
1 point
The chosen symbol
does one of these:
•
The selected symbol •
is original, not cliché.
The selected symbol •
is original, not cliché.
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The description is at
least 2 sentences
that contain no
spelling errors.
•
The description is at
least 2 sentences
that contain no
spelling errors.
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The description is at
least 2 sentences
that contain no
spelling errors.
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The description is at
least 2 sentences
that contain no
spelling errors.
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The description is
very clear on the
why behind the
chosen symbol.
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The description is
very clear on the
why behind the
chosen symbol.
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The description is
very clear on the
why behind the
chosen symbol.
•
The description is
very clear on the
why behind the
chosen symbol.
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The metaphor is
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The metaphor is
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The metaphor is
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The metaphor is
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
The selected symbol
is original, not cliché.
Making new meaning with a well-explained metaphor!
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5. Showing Sentences with Action Verbs Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The original showing
sentence does all:
The original showing The original showing
sentence does three: sentence does two:
The original showing
sentence does one:
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The sentence only
uses action verbs.
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The sentence only
uses action verbs.
•
The sentence only
uses action verbs.
•
The sentence only
uses action verbs.
•
The sentence has
two solid context
clues/hints about
the word’s meaning.
•
The sentence has
two solid context
clues/hints about
the word’s meaning.
•
The sentence has
two solid context
clues/hints about
the word’s meaning.
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The sentence has
two solid context
clues/hints about
the word’s meaning.
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Two verbs have been •
underlined & labeled
as transitive or
intransitive.
Two verbs have been •
underlined & labeled
as transitive or
intransitive.
Two verbs have been
underlined & labeled
as transitive or
intransitive.
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Writing conventions
are close to flawless.
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Writing conventions
are close to flawless.
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Two verbs have been •
underlined & labeled
as transitive or
intransitive.
Writing conventions
are close to flawless.
•
Writing conventions
are close to flawless.
Making new meaning with a verb-packed showing sentence!
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6. Greek & Latin Root Analysis & Related Words Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The root analysis
does all of these:
The root analysis
does three of these:
The root analysis
does two of these:
The root analysis
does one of these:
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The Greek or Latin
root has been
correctly identified
and highlighted.
•
The Greek or Latin
root has been
correctly identified
and highlighted.
•
The Greek or Latin
root has been
correctly identified
and highlighted.
•
The Greek or Latin
root has been
correctly identified
and highlighted.
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Three truly related
words are featured.
•
Three truly related
words are featured.
•
Three truly related
words are featured.
•
Three truly related
words are featured.
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The related words
are defined in the
student’s own
words, highlighting
the root word’s
meaning.
•
The related words
are defined in the
student’s own
words, highlighting
the root word’s
meaning.
•
The related words
are defined in the
student’s own
words, highlighting
the root word’s
meaning.
•
The related words
are defined in the
student’s own
words, highlighting
the root word’s
meaning.
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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!
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7. Four Antonyms & Four Synonyms Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The antonym/synonym The antonym/synonym The antonym/synonym The antonym/synonym
list does all of these:
list does 3 of these:
list does two of these: list does one of these:
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all
spelled correctly.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are all
spelled correctly.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are all
spelled correctly.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are all
spelled correctly.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all the
same part of speech.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are all the
same part of speech.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are all the
same part of speech.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all the
same part of speech.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all 10or 25-cent words.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all 10or 25-cent words.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all 10or 25-cent words.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are all 10or 25-cent words.
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The antonyms and
synonyms are
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
•
The antonyms and
synonyms are
presented in a neat
and colorful way.
Making new meaning with a trip to the thesaurus!
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8. E.G.O.T. and Silly E.G.O.T. Sentence Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The E.G.O.T. and the
sentence do all:
The E.G.O.T. and the
sentence do three:
The E.G.O.T. and the
sentence do two:
The E.G.O.T. and the
sentence do one:
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All four forms of the
word are different
and spelled right.
•
All four forms of the
word are different
and spelled right.
•
All four forms of the
word are different
and spelled right.
•
All four forms of the
word are different
and spelled right.
•
All four forms are
correctly identified
by part of speech.
•
All four forms are
correctly identified
by part of speech.
•
All four forms are
correctly identified
by part of speech.
•
All four forms are
correctly identified
by part of speech.
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The sentence uses
details, giving a
context to the word.
•
The sentence uses
details, giving a
context to the word.
•
The sentence uses
details, giving a
context to the word.
•
The sentence uses
details, giving a
context to the word.
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The EGOT is neatly
presented in a neat
& colorful way.
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The EGOT is neatly
presented in a neat
& colorful way.
•
The EGOT is neatly
presented in a neat
& colorful way.
•
The EGOT is neatly
presented in a neat
& colorful way.
Making new meaning by learning a word’s different forms!
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9. Sausage Sentence Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The Sausage Sentence
does all of these:
The Sausage Sentence
does three of these:
The Sausage Sentence
does two of these:
The Sausage Sentence
does one of these:
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The sausage
•
sentence contains six
or more words.
The sausage
•
sentence contains six
or more words.
The sausage
•
sentence contains six
or more words.
•
The sentence makes
sense.
•
The sentence makes
sense.
•
The sentence makes
sense.
•
The sentence makes
sense.
•
The sentence uses
the vocabulary word
correctly.
•
The sentence uses
the vocabulary word
correctly.
•
The sentence uses
the vocabulary word
correctly.
•
The sentence uses
the vocabulary word
correctly.
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A visual has been
provided to help
make sense of the
sentence’s idea.
•
A visual has been
provided to help
make sense of the
sentence’s idea.
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A visual has been
provided to help
make sense of the
sentence’s idea.
•
A visual has been
provided to help
make sense of the
sentence’s idea.
The sausage
sentence contains six
or more words.
Making new meaning by using the word in a clever sentence!
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10. Imper-Inter-Exclam Sentence Sets Vocabulary Rubric:
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
The Imper-InterExclam does all of
these:
The Imper-InterExclam does three of
these:
The Imper-InterExclam does two of
these:
The Imper-InterExclam does one of
these:
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Each imperative,
interrogative, and
exclamatory
sentence is followed
by a declarative
sentence.
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Each imperative,
interrogative, and
exclamatory
sentence is followed
by a declarative
sentence.
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Each imperative,
interrogative, and
exclamatory
sentence is followed
by a declarative
sentence.
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Each imperative,
interrogative, and
exclamatory
sentence is followed
by a declarative
sentence.
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There are great
context clues.
•
There are great
context clues.
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There are great
context clues.
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There are great
context clues.
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End punctuation (!,
?, and .) is correct.
•
End punctuation (!,
?, and .) is correct.
•
End punctuation (!,
?, and .) is correct.
•
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!