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Song or Rap 
Writing a Song, Poem or Rap
Students will create a song or rap to tell the story of the Younger's, discuss theme, moral, conflict and resolution. Students can record the performance for the class or perform the song live for extra credit. Students can also use YouTube to create a video as well. Lyrics and song choices MUST be school appropriate. Inappropriate lyrics or songs may result in a zero. A typed (Times New Roman, double spaced, 12 point font) copy of the song is to be handed in upon performance.
Rubric Code: FXX7436
By leimcnn
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Song or Rap
  A

10 pts

B

8 pts

C

6 pts

D

4 pts

F

0 pts

Lyrics
20 %

A

The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.

Song lyrics are school appropriate and correctly address the concepts of the play.
B

The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.

Song lyrics are school appropriate and correctly address some of the concepts of the play.
C

The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.

Most of the song lyrics are school appropriate but only address a few the concepts of the play.
D

The song lyrics are coherent, however the song is only a summary of the play and does not address the concepts.
F

The song lyrics are not coherent and/or the song lyrics are not school appropriate and do not address any of the concepts of the play.

AND/OR the lyrics were not handed in.
Creativity
20 %

A

The student composed an original song with a clear theme.
B

The student composed an original song but there are some elements that are not excellent.
C

The song composed is not very original, but there are some elements that are not excellent.
D
F

The song composed is not very original. The message is not conveyed.
Information
30 %

A

The writer gives a complete retelling of the Younger Family, address the multiple conflicts of the play, climax, resolution, moral, theme.
B

The writer mostly retells of the Younger Family. Most of the conflicts are addressed along with climax, resolution, moral, theme.
C

The writer retells some of the Younger Family. One of the conflicts is addressed along with climax, resolution, moral, theme.
D

The writer gives a retelling of the Younger Family story, however does not address one of the following: conflict, climax, resolution, moral, theme.
F

The writer gives a retelling of the Younger Family story, however does not address one or more of the following: conflict, climax, resolution, moral, theme.
Organization
10 %

A

The lyrics are typed, double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font.
B

The lyrics are typed, but does not follow 1 of the following: double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font.
C
D

The lyrics are typed, but does not follow 2 of the following: double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font.
F

The lyrics are hand written or does not follow any of the format criteria.

Lyrics were not handed in.
Mechanics
10 %

A

The student uses song or lyrics to create a great flow and transition.

Song choice is school appropriate
B

The student uses song or lyrics to create a decent flow and transition.

Song choice is school appropriate
C

The student does not exhibit a clear flow and transition.

Most of the song the student chose is school appropriate
D

The student has no flow. Lyrics are choppy and inconsistent.

Song choice is not school appropriate
F
Time
10 %

A

1:00 - 1:30 minutes long
B
C
D

31-59 seconds long
F

30 seconds or less
Audience (Extra Credit)
10 %

**Extra credit for performing in front of the class**
A

The performer maintains eye contact, has the song memorized and delivers flawlessly.
B

The performer maintains eye contact, has the song memorized and with a few stumbles.
C

The performer does not maintain continuous eye contact, has some of the song memorized and has occasional stumbles.
D

The performer does not make eye contact and/or none of the song is memorized.
F



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