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Excellent Etymologists 
Students used their growing knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to creatively build their own words. Students defined their words, identified their parts of speech, considered the context for the word's usage, and visualized their words.
Rubric Code: A4CBCW
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Included Greek or Latin Roots

4

Student used two or more Greek or Latin roots in their created word.
3

Student used one or two Greek or Latin roots in their created word.
2

Student used one Greek or Latin root in their created word.
1

Student used no Greek or Latin root in their created word.
Defined the Word

4

Student created a dictionary style definition of their word using two or more complete sentences and a detailed explanation. The definition relates to the Greek or Latin roots included in the word.
3

Student created a dictionary style definition of their word using two or more complete sentences. The definition relates to the Greek or Latin roots included in the word.
2

Student created a dictionary style definition of their word using one complete sentence. The definition attempts to relate to the Greek or Latin roots included in the word.
1

Student did not create a dictionary style definition of their word. Sentences are either incomplete or do not relate to the Greek or Latin roots used.
Used the Word in Context

4

Student used their word in a complex, meaningful sentence that fits the defintion provided by the student.
3

Student used their word in a meaningful sentence that fits the defintion provided by the student.
2

Student attempted to use their word in a meaningful sentence that fits the defintion provided by the student.
1

Student did not include their word in their example sentence or the word was used incorrectly as defined by the student.
Labeled the Part of Speech

4

Student considered and labelled the
part(s) of speech for their word that is aligned their dictionary definition.
3

Student considered and labelled the
part of speech for their word that is aligned their dictionary definition.
2

Student labelled the
part of speech for their word and attempted tto align it to their dictionary definition.
1

Student did not label the part of speech for their word or the label is not aligned to their dictionary definition.
Included Illustrations of the Word

4

Student creatively included a colorful illustration that clearly depicts the word as defined by the student.
3

Student included a illustration that clearly depicts the word as defined by the student.
2

Student included an illustration that attempts to depict the word as defined by the student.
1

Student did not include an illustration or the illustration is unrelated to the word as defined by the student.




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