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Songwriting Songwriting Student composes original lyrics about a focused topic. Rubric Code: LX2WC76 By tchambers2015 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

My Identity, My Voice Lyrics Original Music and Lyrics
	Needs Improvement 4 pts	Approaching 6 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Exceeds 10 pts
Lyrics 10 pts A set of words, phrases or sounds that make up a song and reflect a topic.	Needs Improvement Lyrics have no real meaning or theme.	Approaching Lyrics somewhat reflect a focused topic for the song.	Proficient Lyrics are meaningful and reflect a focus for the song.	Exceeds The lyrics are meaningful to the artists and target audience and connect to the overall focused topic for the song.
Structure 10 pts The organization of the chorus and verse	Needs Improvement Song has no recognizable organization between chorus and verse.	Approaching Song is somewhat organized and has at least two verses and the chorus is performed twice.	Proficient Song is organized and has at least three to four verses and the chorus is performed three to four times and both are starting to add more character to the song.	Exceeds Song is well organized and has at least three or more verses and the chorus is performed at least two or more times and a complex flow of loops are used creating subtle changes, accents and highlights in the song.