Imagery Through the Eyes of Owl Moon by Jane Yolen RUBRIC FOR FIGURATIVE WRITING ASSIGNMENT CATEGORY USE OF CONCRETE DETAILS 4 Vivid details incorporated throughout writing. Student uses sensory details to create rich imagery that complements the mood of the narrative. The student effectively employs the use of figurative language, such as metaphor and simile to enhance the meaning of the work. 3 The student uses concrete details and sensory imagery adequately and supports the description and narrative. USE OF LANGUAGE The student employs vivid words and grade level specific language throughout. The writer includes some vivid words and demonstrates reaching towards appropriate grade level specific language. SENTENCE STRUCTURE The student uses varied sentence structure throughout. Few to no errors in sentence structure. The student uses some variation in sentence structure. Few errors in sentence structure. USE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Rubric/ Grade Conversion: • 4: A • 3: B • 2: C • 1: D/F The student makes noticeable efforts to include figurative language throughout the narrative. 2 The student exhibits limited presence of concrete details. These do not necessarily contribute to creation of a mood. Some figurative language; may be of awkward construction. The effect of this language on the overall mood of the narrative may be limited. The student uses basic language throughout. Little or no apparent effort to replace common words with vivid words. Little to no variation in sentence structure. Some problems with sentence structure. 1 The student uses very few to no concrete details/sensory imagery. The student uses little to no use of figurative language. The student uses basic and/or weak language; ineffective for accurate description throughout narrative. The student exhibits problems with sentence structure. These problems are distracting to the narrative.