POWER OF LANGUAGE: Word Obituary
Due 1/19 (C) and 1/20 (N)
Write an obituary for a word you would like to see removed from the English language. You must provide a thorough definition, history/background of the word, a clear explanation of why this word should be buried, with an anecdote supporting burial. The obituary should be typed in paragraph form; you will be graded for spelling, grammar, punctuation and neatness.
Worth: 50 points Weight: Major Projects
WORD OBITUARY RUBRIC (Print and turn in with assignment) Name:__________________Block____
FEEDBACK
Content, Structure and Organization
Clearly defines word
Denotation (What It Is)
Connotation (What It’s Understood To Be)
What It Is Not
_______/15
_______/5
_______/5
_______/5
Provides history/background on the word
Clearly explains why this word should be buried
Includes anecdote to support burial
Style and Fluency
Sentences are accurately constructed.
Word choice supports and contributes to author’s purpose
Writing is free from spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
Format
Typed and printed, 12 point font, MLA format
TOTAL POINTS EARNED
_______/5
_______/5
_______/5
_______/5
_______/50