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Writing a Song, Poem or Rap Writing a Song, Poem or Rap Students will create a song, poem or rap in which they give their explanation of Christmas/holidays Rubric Code: V673XX By mcanino Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 6-8

Song Writing Project
	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! 4 pts	I would listen to it again 3 pts	It was just OK 2 pts	You're fired! 1 pts
lyrics	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	I would listen to it again The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	It was just OK The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.	You're fired! The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.
creativity	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! The student composed an original piece that exceeds excellence.	I would listen to it again The student composed an original piece but there are some elements that are not excellent..	It was just OK The piece composed is not very original. Sounded like you needed to put more time into it.	You're fired! The piece composed is not very original. You didn't put forth enough time planning it.
Information	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! The writer expressed factual information and incorporated at least three problems and one solution in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent.	I would listen to it again The writer expressed factual information in a creative manner and incorporated 2 problems and a solultion showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song meet expectations.	It was just OK The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed little effort. The performance of the song did not meet expectations.	You're fired! The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed no effort.
Organization	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! The writer clearly told a story, used mostly correct grammar and spelling and used legible handwriting.	I would listen to it again The writer lacked ONE of the following: clearly told a story, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	It was just OK The writer lacked TWO of the following: clearly told a story, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	You're fired! The piece was so unorganized it was difficult to follow.
Rhyme and Usage	Wow! Put this on my Ipod! The piece follows the original rhyme scheme, clearly follows elements of plot, and is easy to understand.	I would listen to it again The piece contains some errors in rhyme scheme. Some words don't go. Still easy to understand.	It was just OK The piece contains many errors and this takes away from it sounding like the original piece. I really don't like hearing it.	You're fired! What song is this? I can't tell because it sounds like nothing.

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