Step

Step 2

Step 3

Distinguished
Definition of [assigned
figure of speech] is
original, detailed and
shows excellent
understanding of the
concept.

Group provides three
strong examples of
[assigned figure of
speech] that are
creative and accurate.
Group includes a
thorough explanation
regarding how each
example contains
[assigned figure of
speech].
Original example of
[assigned figure of
speech] includes the
correct usage of the
literary device. The
original example is
imaginative, coherent
and appropriately
timed.

Proficient
Definition of [assigned
figure of speech] is
original, correct and
shows good
understanding of the
concept.

Apprentice
Definition of [assigned
figure of speech] lacks
originality and detail,
but shows vague
understanding of the
concept.

Novice
Definition of [assigned
figure of speech] is
incorrect or missing.

Group provides three

examples of [assigned
figure of speech] that
are acceptable and
accurate. Group
includes an adequate
explanation regarding
how each example
contains [assigned
figure of speech].

Group provides 1-2

examples of [assigned
figure of speech] that
are somewhat correct,
but not precise or
error-free. Explanation
regarding how each
example contains
[assigned figure of
speech] is insufficient
or missing.
Original example of
[assigned figure of
speech] includes an
appropriate but
imprecise usage of the
literary device. The
original example is
ordinary, hard to
follow, or incomplete.

Group provides 1-2

examples of [assigned
figure of speech] that
are incorrect.
Explanation regarding
how each example
contains [assigned
figure of speech] is
false or missing.

Original example of
[assigned figure of
speech] includes the
correct usage of the
literary device. The
original example is
reasonable, coherent
and appropriately
timed, but lacks the
creativity of the
distinguished example.

Original example of
[assigned figure of
speech] includes an
incorrect usage of the
literary device. The
original example is
inaccurate, incomplete
or missing.

Step 4

Group presents a
Powerpoint or Prezi
that is organized,
comprehensive and
easy to understand.
Group uses
appropriate eye
contact, volume and
clear pronunciation.
Each group member
participated in the
presentation.

Group presents a
Powerpoint or Prezi
that is complete and
easy to understand.
Group uses
appropriate eye
contact, volume and
clear pronunciation.
Each group member
participated in the
presentation.

Group presents a
Powerpoint or Prezi
that is incomplete or
includes few
grammatical/spelling
errors. Group needs
slight improvement
regarding presentation
skills (eye contact,
volume and
pronunciation).

Group presents a
Powerpoint or Prezi
that is incomplete or
includes several
grammatical/spelling
errors. Group needs
much improvement
regarding presentation
skills (eye contact,
volume and
pronunciation).