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Snapshot Writing Snapshot Writing Students write about a childhood memory using the three types of figurative language they have learned in the previous two lessons: sensory detail, hyperbole and onomatopoeia. Rubric Code: EX92C74 By leilifb Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Snapshot Writing
	Needs work 2 pts	Getting there.... 5 pts	Got it! 7 pts
Quantity of Writing	Needs work The writer wrote one short paragraph.	Getting there.... The writer constructed a two paragraph piece, but could have gone into more detail.	Got it! The writer constructed two or more paragraphs, and the writing was detailed.
Sensory language	Needs work The writer does not use language that appeals to at least one of the five senses in her writing.	Getting there.... The writer uses one example of sensory language.	Got it! The writer uses more than one example of sensory language with more than one sense being evoked.
Hyperbole	Needs work No hyperbole used in the writing.	Getting there.... The writer uses one example of hyperbole.	Got it! The writer uses more than one example of hyperbole.
Onomatopoeia	Needs work No onomatopoeia used in the writing.	Getting there.... The writer uses one example of onomatopoeia.	Got it! The writer uses more than one example of onomatopoeia.
Creativity	Needs work There is a lack of creativity in the writing.	Getting there.... There is an attempt at creativity in the writing.	Got it! The writing is creative and fresh; it provides a "snapshot" of the scene through the writing.
Format	Needs work The use of figurative language is not highlighted.	Getting there.... The use of figurative language is highlighted.	Got it! The use of figurative language is highlighted and labeled correctly (SL for sensory language, H for hyperbole and O for onomatopoeia)