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Write a School/Class Anthem 
US History Song/Rap Rubric
Students will write a school/class anthem that incorporates all the common elements as determined in class by listening to national anthems of various countries. They will create their own lyrics and can either create their own music or use a song they already know. It must be a song complete with lyrics, music and performance.
Rubric Code: QB575B
By hartlo
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Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Musical Composition
  Excellent

5 pts

Satisfactory

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Melody

Does your music sound like it all belongs together? Do the notes and tones flow?
Excellent

The notes, tones and song keys are polished. Each section brings meaning to the overall song and aids in the understanding of the lyrics.
Satisfactory

The notes, tones, and keys flow. The types of tunes enhance the song.
Fair

The song has a basic flow, yet notes and tones clash occasionally.
Poor

Notes and tones vary and even clash. The song has no flow.
Lyrics

A set of words, phrases or sounds that make up a song. Do the words cover the details of your topic and the majority of the elements in the Nationalism guideline?
Excellent

The lyrics are meaningful to the, flow with the melody and connect to the overall topic.
Satisfactory

Lyrics are meaningful and connect to the topic.
Fair

Lyrics are starting to give some details related to the topic.
Poor

Lyrics clash with the melody and have little relationship to the topic.
Tempo and dynamics

Tempo is how fast or slow the song moves and dynamics describe the way the song ebbs and flows in relation to volume etc.
Excellent

The tempo, rhythm and dynamics complete the overall song and experience. The use of volume helps with the understanding of the lyrics.
Satisfactory

Tempo and rhythm are consistent. The dynamics flow, but could be used more fluently.
Fair

Tempo and rhythm are coming together but detract from the message.
Poor

The song is choppy with a unnatural mix of tempo. It has no change in dynamics.
Voice/Pronunciation

How the song is performed
Excellent

Sings clearly and distinctly all the time. Can be heard easily by all in audience.
Satisfactory

Sings clearly and distinctly most of the time. Can be heard easily at least 90% of the time.
Fair

Sings clearly some of the time. Can be heard at least 80% of the time.
Poor

Mumbles often or cannot be understood. Voice is too soft to be heard by all.
Audience Response

How you react to the song.
Excellent

It's a potential hit song. You have a strong positive reaction to the song. You want to listen to it again and again. I t helps you to remember the details of the topic
Satisfactory

You definitely want to interact with the song with body movement, laughter, talk or dance. You have a greater understanding of the topic because of the song.
Fair

You may tap your foot, smile occasionally and nod to the rhythm. You may have few comments, but not many.
Poor

Song has little or no impact on you as you listen. You have little to say about it.



Keywords:
  • songwriting, History, music, lyrics



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