1. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning using personification! 1. Personified Word Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 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.

2. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning with haikus about nature! 2. Nature Haiku Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 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.

3. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning through cartoons with context! 3. Mr. Stick Cartoon Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 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.facial expression Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting.facial expression Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting.facial expression Mr. Stick has a facial expression that attempts to be funny or interesting.facial expression Other words are spelled correctly.

4. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning with a well-explained metaphor! 4. Symbolic Representation (Metaphor) Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 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.

5. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning with a verb-packed showing sentence! 5. Showing Sentences with Action Verbs Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The original showing sentence does all: The original showing sentence does three: The original showing sentence does two: The original showing sentence does one: The sentence only uses action verbs. The sentence has two solid context clues/hints about the word’s meaning. Two verbs have been underlined & labeled as transitive or intransitive. Writing conventions are close to flawless.

6. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning with an analysis of etymological roots! 6. Greek & Latin Root Analysis & Related Words Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The root analysis does all of these: The root analysis does three of these: The root analysis does two of these: The root analysis does one of these: The Greek or Latin root has been correctly identified and highlighted. Three truly related words are featured. The related words are defined in the student’s own words, highlighting the root word’s meaning. It’s neatly presented.

7. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning with a trip to the thesaurus! 7. Four Antonyms & Four Synonyms Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The antonym/synonym list does all of these: The antonym/synonym list does 3 of these: The antonym/synonym list does two of these: The antonym/synonym list 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.

8. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning by learning a word’s different forms! 8. E.G.O.T. and Silly E.G.O.T. Sentence Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do all: The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do three: The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do two: The E.G.O.T. and the sentence do one: All four forms of the word are different and spelled right. All four forms are correctly identified by part of speech. The sentence uses details, giving a context to the word. The EGOT is neatly presented in a neat & colorful way.

9. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning by using the word in a clever sentence! 9. Sausage Sentence Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The Sausage Sentence does all of these: The Sausage Sentence does three of these: The Sausage Sentence does two of these: The Sausage Sentence does one of these: The sausage sentence contains six or more words. The sentence makes sense. The sentence uses the vocabulary word correctly. A visual has been provided to help make sense of the sentence’s idea.

10. Vocabulary Collectors Making new meaning by using the different sentence types! 10. Imper-Inter-Exclam Sentence Sets Vocabulary Rubric: 4 points3 points2 points1 point The Imper-Inter- Exclam does all of these: The Imper-Inter- Exclam does three of these: The Imper-Inter- Exclam does two of these: The Imper-Inter- Exclam does one of these: Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative sentence. There are great context clues. End punctuation (!, ?, and.) is correct. Spelling is correct.