Vocabulary Collectors 1. Personified Word Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point The personification does all of these: The personification does three of these: The personification does two of these: The personification does one of these: The personified word is visually and neatly represented. The description is at least 3 sentences. The description explains the job, the personality, or the mannerisms of the personified word. The word’s definition clearly connects to the personification. Making new meaning through personification!

Vocabulary Collectors 2. Nature Haiku Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point The haiku does all of these: The haiku does three of these: The haiku does two of these: The haiku does one of these: The vocabulary word is spelled correctly and underlined. The haiku juxtaposes two items or links to nature somehow. The haiku uses the 5-7-5 pattern. The haiku is neatly presented in a colorful or visual way. Making new meaning through haikus about nature!

Vocabulary Collectors 3. Mr. Stick Cartoon Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point The Mr. Stick cartoon does all of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon does three of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon does two of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon does one of these: The Mr. Stick cartoon is presented neatly with some color. The caption and/or the dialogue bubble use the vocabulary word correctly. Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting. Other words are spelled correctly. Making new meaning through cartoons with context!

Vocabulary Collectors 4. Symbolic Representation and Explanation Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point The chosen symbol does all of these: The chosen symbol does three of these: The chosen symbol does two of these: The chosen symbol does one of these: The selected symbol is original, not cliché. The description is at least 2 sentences that contain no spelling errors. The description is very clear on the why behind the chosen symbol. The metaphor is presented in a neat and colorful way. Making new meaning through an explained metaphor!

Vocabulary Collectors Antonyms and Synonyms Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point The representation does all of these: The representation does three of these: The representation does two of these: The representation does one of these: The antonyms and synonyms are all spelled correctly. The antonyms and synonyms are all the same part of speech. The antonyms and synonyms are all 10- or 25-cent words. The antonyms and synonyms are presented in a neat and colorful way. Making meaning through antonyms & synonyms