iRubric: Song Writing Rubric 5th grade

Students have shown evidence of thought in choosing a social issue that is evidenced in their song.

Song identifies a social issue. Student offers a retelling of previous solutions or restating of problems of the issue.

Song clearly defines a social issue and states the problems associated with that issue.
Student offers a solution to the problem or relates the problems to associated problems.

The song has a clear purpose with new ideas based on different perspectives.
Students creates more than one plausible solution to this issue.

Lyrics are included and do state some aspects of the social issue. Little rhythm to words

Artwork was been partially designed.

Lyrics accurately describe the issue and are starting to flow with the melody.
Some rhythm and rhyme.

Partial artwork has been designed and provided.
Lyrics are hand written inside of CD cover

Lyrics clearly are relevant to the social issue and connect to the melody using rhythm and rhyme.

All Artwork for the project has been provided. Song title describes the social issue. Title of group has been provided. Design of the song CD case is relevant to topic.
Lyrics are typed and inserted into CD cover

The lyrics are meaningful to the issue, fit with the melody and connect to other students as assessed by student response.

Students design was really interesting and worked with their song subject. They went above and beyond requirements by creating credits for their song/group.

Song has some impact on your peers. They sit and listen quietly.

Some peers may tap their foot, smile occasionally and nod the the rhythm. They make a few comments.

The overall group interact with the song with body movement, laughter, talk or dance. Many comments follow the playing of the song.

You have a hit on your hands. Students laugh out loud, hoot, shoot, dance and give enormous praise to your song. They may even seek copies of your masterpiece.