FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE REFERENCE BOOK

Learning Target: You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of figurative language and how to interpret meaning in context by designing a figurative language reference book. The books will be evaluated analytically looking for evidence of knowledge of figurative language terms through your definitions and your examples.

Your Task:

Your task is to make a reference book for the vocabulary words in our figurative language unit. The book can be used as a reference for you as you read many different forms of literature throughout the school year. You will make the book on the Mac computers.

The Vocabulary:

ä  Metaphor

ä  Simile

ä  Hyperbole

ä  Onomatopoeia

ä  Personification

ä  Alliteration

ä  Imagery

Requirements:

You MUST turn in this paper with your final project, and your book must be made in iPhoto. You must have a page dedicated to each one of our vocabulary words. You may not leave any of them out. Each page must include all of the following:

·  One of our vocabulary words

·  A definition of this word in YOUR OWN WORDS

·  An example of this type of figurative language (you must make up 2 examples on your own and find 5 literature examples)

·  A picture that illustrates your example

WHERE TO START:

c  Write your own definition for each of the given vocabulary words

c  Decide what example you want to give for each type of figurative language (do you want to write them yourself, or do you want to look for them in literature examples?)

c  Write an example for each vocabulary word and get them approved by Ms. Smith or Ms. Atkins (use the Brainstorming Sheet provided by your teacher)

c  With a partner, take pictures and download pictures from the internet that illustrate your examples

c  Download your pictures to one of the Mac computers

c  Follow the directions to create your book in iPhoto

c  Title your book “F.L. reference book (your name)” and SAVE your book in the submit folder.

Figurative Language Reference Book Rubric

LEVEL / EXAMPLES / SPELLING / GRAMMAR / APPEARANCE / ORGANIZATION
5
Excellent!
WOW!! / Demonstrates a complete understanding of figurative language.
All examples, definitions and pictures accurately represent vocabulary word. / No spelling errors / No grammatical mistakes; highly effective use of language in examples and definitions / The book is VERY neat and easy to read. / Superb organization; Evidence that student followed all of the directions
4
Very Good! / Demonstrates a concrete understanding of figurative language;
Almost all (at least 6) examples, definitions and pictures accurately represent vocabulary word / Few spelling errors / Few grammatical errors do not interfere with the understanding of the examples and/or definitions / The book is neat and easy to read. / Consistent organization; exhibits very few mistakes following directions.
3
Ok!
Almost Got It! / Demonstrates adequate understanding of figurative language; Few (2) examples, definitions and pictures inaccurately represent vocabulary word / Minor spelling errors / Minor grammatical errors do not interfere with message; generally effective use of language in examples and definitions / The book is generally neat and readable. / Good organization throughout the book; Evidence of some difficulty following directions
2
Needs Improvement!
Not there yet! / Demonstrates limited understanding of figurative language; Some (3-4) of the examples, definitions and pictures inaccurately represent vocabulary word / Spelling errors are beginning to make it difficult to read / Grammatical errors may interfere with understanding the examples and/or definitions / This book is okay in appearance; however, it needs a lot of work. / Flawed organization; student somewhat followed directions
1
Poor!
Unsatisfactory! / Demonstrates a poor understanding of figurative language; Almost all (5-6) examples, definitions and pictures inaccurately represent vocabulary word. / Major spelling errors make it difficult to read the words / Major grammatical errors make it very difficult to understand what the examples and/or definitions mean / The book is sloppy and difficult to read. / Lack of organization; student did not follow directions
0
Unacceptable! / No evidence of understanding figurative language; All (7) examples, definitions and pictures inaccurately represent vocabulary word / Cannot understand; impossible to read / Major grammatical errors make it impossible to understand the examples and/or definitions / Unacceptable in appearance; contains inappropriate pictures / Not organized at all; No evidence that student followed directions

Checklist for Figurative Language Reference Book

YES NO

¨ ¨ 1. Title page includes title of book and your name

¨ ¨ 2. P2 is titled “About the Book”. (Followed criteria given in i-Photo directions)

¨ ¨ 3. (pp3-16) Picture is on left side – Text that goes along with picture is on right side

¨ ¨ 4. Text page: Vocabulary word is at top of page. Definition in your own words is below

vocabulary word. Example is below the definition.

¨ ¨ 5. 2 examples are my own. 5 literature examples are from a book or the Internet.

¨ ¨ 6. 3 pictures are pictures that I took with the camera and 4 pictures are downloaded from the

Internet.

¨ ¨ 7. Last page is titled “About the Author”. (Followed criteria given in the directions for this

page)

¨ ¨ 8. All pictures are appropriate and are accurate representations of example.

¨ ¨ 9. Saved iPhoto book in the submit folder as “F.L. reference book (your name)”

¨ ¨ 10. Put name on and turned in Figurative Language Reference Book Paper to teacher

Name:______Date:______Period:______

BRAINSTORMING SHEET

(FOR FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE REFERENCE BOOK)

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