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Determine the Meaning of Words and phrases 
Vocabulary Rubric - Frayer Model
Determine the meaning for a target word that was presented in a story or text the students will: write the word, rate their understanding of the word on a scale of 1-4, give the definition or definitions for the word, provide one synonym, illustrate the meaning with a picture, write a complete sentence using the word with good context clues and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).
Rubric Code: KX57268
By blkpearl
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Innovating

3 pts

Applying

2 pts

Developing

1 pts

Sentence

Innovating

Word is used correctly in a sentence demonstrating a self connection. Context clues are provided to clarify meaning. The target word is underlined.
Applying

Word used in a sentence correctly, but does not include a context clue, or contains a context clue, but word used incorrectly.
Developing

The word is not used correctly. <BR>
OR <BR>
The sentence is not complete.<BR>
OR <BR>
The target word is not used in the sentence.
Vocabulary Word

1 - I don't understand the word at all. <BR>
2 - I'm not sure I can say the word & tell what it means.<BR>
3 -I can say the word & tell mostly what it means.<BR>
4 - I can say the word & tell exactly what it means.
Innovating

The word is spelled correctly and prominently displayed. The word is rated 1-4
Applying

The word is spelled incorrectly on the Frayer Model, but is recognizable.<BR>
You did not rate the word.
Developing

Where's the word?
Definitions

Innovating

The definition of the word is clear and correct. It is stated in terms that the student understands and does not use the word itself in the definition.
Applying

The definition is incomplete. <BR>
Or <BR>
The definition does not clearly explain the meaning of the word and show the student's <BR>
understanding of the word.
Developing

The definition is not correct or is missing.
Illustration/Symbol

Innovating

The picture focuses on a simple object or event that creates a visual image of the meaning. The context of the picture connects to the word.
Applying

There is a picture, but it doesn't provide the clear meaning of the target word.
Developing

There is no picture or the picture does not illustrate the meaning of the target word.
Characteristics/ Synonyms

Innovating

Demonstrates knowledge of the word listing synonyms to make additional connections.<BR>
or<BR>
Words or phrases that describe the word are used to explain what the word makes you think of.<BR>
Ex: WINTER - season, cold, snow,December-February...etc.
Applying

Words listed do not match the meaning of the word.
Developing

No synonyms or context connections are given.
Neatness/Grammar/Spelling

Innovating

The student's is presented with neat handwriting and organized according to instructions given. Careful attention has been given to spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Applying

The student's work is neat but there are several mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure.<BR>
OR<BR>
The student's work is messy but uses correct spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Developing

The student's work does not meet expectations of being neat, legible, and does not demonstrate grade level language skills.
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Innovating
Applying
Developing



Keywords:
  • reading, vocabulary, context clues



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