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Writing a Song, Poem or Rap Writing a Song, Poem or Rap Students will create a song, poem or rap in which they fully explain an event from the Civil Rights Movement Rubric Code: F54W76 By smg_ritz Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Rap/Song/Poem Rubric
	Exceeded Expectations 4 pts	Met most Expectations 3 pts	Met some Expectations 2 pts	Did not meet Expectations 1 pts
lyrics	Exceeded Expectations The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met most Expectations The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met some Expectations The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.	Did not meet Expectations The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.
Focus on Topic	Exceeded Expectations There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Met most Expectations Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Met some Expectations Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	Did not meet Expectations The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Accurate information	Exceeded Expectations Writer uses five or more specified words and phrases that demonstrate the reader's own knowledge, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Met most Expectations Writer uses at least five specified words and phrases that demonstrate the reader's own knowledge, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Met some Expectations Writer uses four specified words and phrases that demonstrate the reader's own knowledge, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Did not meet Expectations Writer uses three or less specified words and phrases that demonstrate the reader's own knowledge, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Organization	Exceeded Expectations The writer clearly organized information, used mostly correct grammar and spelling and used legible handwriting.	Met most Expectations The writer lacked one of the following: clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Met some Expectations The writer lacked two of the following: clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Did not meet Expectations The song was unorganized and difficult to follow.
Attrractiveness	Exceeded Expectations The product is exceptionally attractive in terms of layout and neatness.	Met most Expectations The product is attractive in terms of layout and neatness.	Met some Expectations The product is acceptably attractive though it may be messy. (lined paper)	Did not meet Expectations The product is distracting, messy, poor handwrting.

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