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Beowulf Song 
Book Project: Create a song or rap
Students will write and perform an original song for one of the three conflicts in Beowulf; Grendel, Grendel's Mother, the dragon
Rubric Code: BB55X8
By Rambey
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Master

4 pts

Knight

3 pts

Patawan

2 pts

Youngling

1 pts

Content

Master

Main characters, setting, problem & solution are evident in work.
Significant details and sophisticated word choice utilized in the lyrics
Knight

Main characters, setting, problem & solution are
evident in work.
Appropriate word choice utilized in the lyrics
Patawan

Either one of the following is missing main characters, setting, problem and solution, or inappropriate word choice was used in the lyrics
Youngling

One or more of the
following is missing:
main characters, setting, problem and solution, or no effort/thought went into the word choice for lyrics
Lyrics

Master

Lyrics follow a pattern/rhyme;
memorable chorus; lyrics are catchy and memorable. Music is easy to understand when spoken, sung or recorded
Knight

Lyrics follow a pattern/rhyme.
Lyrics may be difficult to remember at times but meet criteria. Music is easy to understand when spoken, sung or recorded
Patawan

Either the lyrics do not follow a pattern/rhyme OR the lyrics may
not be easy to remember. Lyrics do not meet criteria. Music may be difficult to understand when spoken, sung or recorded
Youngling

Either the lyrics do not
follow a pattern/rhyme OR the lyrics may not be easy to remember and do not meet the criteria. Music may be difficult to understand when spoken, sung or recorded
Presentation

Master

Song performed (live or recorded) and followed the genre of the music (rap, jazz, blues, etc.) Lines were memorized
Student/s dressed the part and/or created a "music video" with graphics & effects
Knight

Song performed (live or recorded) and followed the genre of the music (rap, jazz, blues, etc.) Lines were not memorized. Student/s dressed the part and/or created a "music video" with graphics & effects
Patawan

Song performed but did not match genre (rap, jazz, blues, etc.) Lines were memorized but student/s did not dress up or did not create a music video with graphics & effects.
Youngling

Project was spoken in private to teacher
Presentation dynamics

Master

Presentation was understandable, emphatic and energetic
Knight

Presentation was understandable, but too little emphasis and energy was displayed
Patawan

Presentation was understandable most of the time, some energy displayed
Youngling

Presentation was quiet: difficult to hear the words<BR>
Little energy displayed
Work ethic

Master

Prepared and presented in a superior way.<BR>
<BR>
Includes title, lyrics, and cover sheet.<BR>
<BR>
No spelling and mechanics errors.<BR>
<BR>
Superior evidence of effort.
Knight

Neatly prepared and presented.<BR>
Includes title, lyrics, and cover sheet.<BR>
<BR>
One or two spelling and mechanics errors.<BR>
<BR>
Good evidence of effort.
Patawan

Adequately prepared and presented.<BR>
<BR>
Product is missing one of the following: song title, lyrics, and cover sheet.<BR>
<BR>
Few (3-4) spelling and mechanics errors.<BR>
<BR>
Some evidence of effort.
Youngling

Poorly prepared and presented.<BR>
<BR>
Missing song title, lyrics, and/or cover sheet.<BR>
<BR>
Multiple (more than 4) spelling and mechanics errors.<BR>
<BR>
Minimal evidence of effort.





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