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Writing a Song, Poem or Rap 
Students will create a song, poem or rap in which they give their explanation of a specified body system, including major functions, organs, and diseases that affect the system.
Rubric Code: M556BW
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  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.
creativity

Exceeded Expectations

The student composed an original song with a clear theme.
Met most Expectations

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

The song composed is not very original, but there are some elements that are not excellent..
Did not meet Expectations

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

Exceeded Expectations

The writer expressed factual information and incorporated at least three functions and one disease in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent.
Met most Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in a creative manner and incorporated 2 functions and one disease showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song meet expectations.
Met some Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed little effort. The performance of the song did not meet expectations.
Did not meet Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed no effort.
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.
Audience

Exceeded Expectations

The writer demonstrates a clear sense of audience and uses the appropriate vocabulary for that audience.
Met most Expectations

The writer demonstrates a general sense of audience and uses some vocabulary for that audience.
Met some Expectations

The writer demonstrates little sense of audience and does not adjust the vocabulary for an audience.
Did not meet Expectations

The writer demonstrates no sense of audience, uses limited vocabulary, and makes no adjustments.
Mechanics

Exceeded Expectations

The product contains few, if any, errors in the conventions of the English language, understanding that slang may be used in song or rap.
Met most Expectations

The product contains some errors in the conventions of the English language, but does little to interfere with understanding.
Met some Expectations

The product contains numerous errors in the conventions of the English language, but may interfere with the understanding.
Did not meet Expectations

The product contains serious errors in the conventions of the English language which interferes in the understanding.



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  • writing, poem, essay, song, education







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