iRubric: Introduction to Music Appreciation Essay rubric

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Introduction to Music Appreciation Essay Students will write on what music means to them and how it effects their everyday life. Rubric Code: B757CB By sherryreetz Draft Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Music App. Essay
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts
Communication/Thinking/Cohesiveness Communication of ideas. Discussion points are backed up with examples and ideas flow well from one to the next.	Poor Discussion points were somewhat unclear with few examples from your music or other media examples.	Fair Discussion points were clear with some examples from your music and other media examples.	Good Discussion points were clear, cohesive and well backed up with examples from your music and several other media examples.
Everyday examples and their role List specific examples of when you hear music during the day, what it's intended purpose is and how it affects the situation.	Poor There are very few specific examples of music the author hears during the day and the purpose of the music is not clearly explained.	Fair There are some specific examples of music the author hears during the day and the purpose of the music is explained to some degree.	Good There are several specific examples of music the author hears during the day and their intended audience and purpose is clearly explained for each situation.
Personal point of View What do you like or dislike about some of the musical choices you listen to and how they are used in everyday media.	Poor The essay includes a one-sentence statement on why the author likes or dislikes certain musical choices but the author does not reflect on how the selection(s) are meaningful, musically or personally.	Fair The essay includes a reflection and some insight on why those choices are meaningful, musically or personally.	Good The essay includes a deep reflection on the author's preference for certain musical choices. The author comments on both the musical aesthetics and personal connection of the examples.