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Famous Jazz Musician 
Famous Jazz Musician
You will be given a Jazz musician to study. You must RESEARCH your musician and prepare a one page paper about this artist. In paragraph 1, you will introduce your musician and give a short biography. In paragraph 2, you will state the style of music they play and describe specific characteristics of their music. For example, some of you will have Jazz musicians who exemplify Bop, Big Band or Cool Jazz. Some artists are predominantly singers and some instrumentalists. Look in your notes about the characteristics of the styles of music that we have studied. Also, what have critics said about your artist's style and technique? In the 3rd paragraph, you will discuss one of their greatest hits. Choose a piece which has made them famous and relate facts such as how long it remained on top of the charts and characteristics that made it popular. MUST BE TYPED! You will give a short oral presentation (5 minutes) about your artist at the end of this week.
Rubric Code: MC9C99
By jwarner
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

6 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

9 pts

Paragraph 1

Biography of artist: Name, date of birth, place of birth, events leading up to fame and other important facts about the author including who inspired them, his or her training, his or her most famous song and if deceased.
Poor

Includes 3 or less facts. Wrote 4 or less sentences with many grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Did not follow directions.
Fair

Includes 4-5 facts. Wrote 5 or more sentences with 3 or more grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed some of the directions.
Good

Includes 6-7 facts. Wrote 5 or more sentences with no more than 2 grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed most of the directions.
Excellent

Includes 8 or more facts. Wrote 5 or more fluent sentences with no grammar errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed all directions.
Paragraph 2

Description of style of music, artist's style and expert critique of your artist.
Poor

Did not cite any resources. Wrote 4 or less sentences with many grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Did not follow directions.
Fair

Cited 1 resource. Wrote 5 or more sentences with 3 or more grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed some of the directions.
Good

Cited 2 resources. Wrote 5 or more sentences with no more than 2 grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed most of the directions.
Excellent

Cited 3 or more resources. Wrote 5 or more fluent sentences with no grammar errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed all directions.
Paragraph 3

Personal Emotions regarding favorite piece: Select one piece you enjoyed the most by your artist and express why you've selected this particular piece.
Poor

Expressed opinion vaguely and lacks detail. Wrote 4 or less sentences with many grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Did not follow directions.
Fair

Expressed opinion with only 1 reason. Could use more detail. Wrote 5 or more sentences with 3 or more grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed some of the directions.
Good

Expressed opinion adequately with at least 2 reasons. Wrote 5 or more sentences with no more than 2 grammatical errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling). Followed most of the directions.
Excellent

Expressed opinion in detail with 3 or more reasons. Wrote 5 or more fluent sentences with no grammar errors (articles, gender agreement, contractions, verb agreement and spelling).





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