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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____

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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

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