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Book Project: Create a song or rap Book Project: Create a song or rap Writing own lyrics about the book chosen, to the tune of an existing song or self-created song. Rubric Code: GX46442 By teachingfire Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Lyrics Writing Project
	A Smashing Hit! (N/A)	Looks Good! (N/A)	OK (N/A)	Weak (N/A)
Content	A Smashing Hit! Main characters, setting, problem & solution are evident in work. Student has included significant details and has used sophisticated word choice for the story.	Looks Good! Most of the content was included in the song.	OK Some of the content was included.	Weak The song was not relevant to the story.
Lyrics	A Smashing Hit! Lyrics follow a pattern/rhyme. In addition to the lyrics, the student has created a memorable chorus. Lyrics are catchy and memorable. Music is easy to understand when spoken, sung or recorded by student.	Looks Good! Most of the lyric requirements were met.	OK Some of the lyric requirements were met.	Weak None of the requirements were met.
Length	A Smashing Hit! Project was between 2-5 minutes	Looks Good! Project was close to the length requirements	OK Project was not close to the length requirements	Weak Project did not meet length requirements
Presentation dynamics	A Smashing Hit! Presentation was understandable, emphatic and energetic The voice was clear. The music did not overpower the lyrics.	Looks Good! Presentation was understandable, but too little emphasis and energy was displayed	OK Presentation was understandable most of the time, some energy displayed	Weak Presentation was quiet: difficult to hear the words Little energy displayed
Work ethic	A Smashing Hit! Prepared and presented in a superior way. Includes title, lyrics, and cover sheet. No spelling and mechanics errors. Superior evidence of effort.	Looks Good! Neatly prepared and presented. Includes title, lyrics, and cover sheet. One or two spelling and mechanics errors. Good evidence of effort.	OK Adequately prepared and presented Product is missing one of the following: song title, lyrics, and cover sheet. Few spelling and mechanics errors. Some evidence of effort.	Weak Poorly prepared and presented. Missing song title, lyrics, and/or cover sheet. Multiple (more than 4) spelling and mechanics errors. Minimal evidence of effort.