Rubric for Tombstone Poster and Eulogy
The purpose of this project is to create a visual aid on which synonyms for over-used words are listed. The
class will use these visuals aids when writing. Make a tombstone for your assigned word. The “dead” words
must be visible at the top of the tombstone. Underneath the name, list 7 to 9 words which have “survived” the
deceased. (synonyms)
Tombstone Visual Aid
Score 4.0
Score 3.5
Score 3.0
Score 2.5
Score 2.0
Score 1.5
Score 1.0
Score 0.5
Score 0.0
Standard
In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student
demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications
that go beyond what was taught directly.
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success
at score 4.0 content.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Use the relationships between particular
words to better understand each of the
words
b. Demonstrate understanding of connotations
in meaning by distinguishing among
connotations (associations) of words with
similar denotations (definitions)
Gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
How to Achieve Standard
a. Synonyms will have similar
connotations.
b. Synonyms will not be over-used
themselves.
c. The project is a useful visual aid
(words are legible from a
distance and correctly spelled,
attracts the eye)
No major errors/omissions regarding score2.0
content; partial success at score 3.0.
The student will recall or recognize specific vocabulary
such as
 connotation, denotation, synonym, legible,
visual, spacing, white space
The student perform the basic process of making a list of
synonyms for assigned word.
Partial success at score 2.0 content; some major
errors/omissions of score 3.0 content.
With help, partial success at score 2.0 content and
3.0 content
With help, partial success at score 2.0 content but
not score 3.0 content
Even with help, no success
a. Use the vocabulary when
explaining visual aid.
b. Basic list is legible from a
distance and correctly spelled.
For the second part of this project, you will write a one paragraph eulogy for your “deceased” word. A eulogy is words of
remembrance for someone, or in this case, something, who has just died. The eulogy may be humorous or serious. You
should include your name and your relationship to the deceased word. Include basic information about the deceased
such as family, accomplishments, hobbies, or awards, etc. You may want to add a specific memory you have about the
word. This eulogy will be given at our funeral for all the deceased words, so practice reading it out loud.
Eulogy (Oral Speaking)
Score 4.0
Score 3.5
Score 3.0
Score 2.5
Score 2.0
Score 1.5
Score 1.0
Score 0.5
Score 0.0
Standard
In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student
demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications
that go beyond what was taught directly.
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success
at score 4.0 content.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
speaking.
a. Vary sentence patterns for meaning and listener
interest.
b. Maintain consistency in style and tone.
How to Achieve Standard
a. Uses clear, loud voice.
b. Speak slow enough to be
understood.
c. Makes visual contact with your
audience.
d. Stands still while speaking.
No major errors/omissions regarding score2.0
content; partial success at score 3.0.
The student will recall or recognize specific vocabulary
such as
 audible, tone of voice, posture
The student reads eulogy with some errors.
Partial success at score 2.0 content; some major
errors/omissions of score 3.0 content.
With help, partial success at score 2.0 content and
3.0 content
With help, partial success at score 2.0 content but
not score 3.0 content
Even with help, no success
a. Eulogy read with some errors.
b. Voice is difficult to understand.
c. Some unnecessary movements
while speaking.