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Writing song lyrics with Figurative Language Writing song lyrics with Figurative Language The students will use repetition, rhyme, and figurative language. The student's theme is evident throughout his/her writing. Rubric Code: W9W237 By andreajdavis Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Song Lyrics Writing with Figurative Language
	Missing/Unfinished 0 pts	Needs Improvement 20 pts	Approaching 30 pts	Proficient 40 pts	Accomplished 50 pts
Use of Figurative Language Student will use at least three different kinds of figurative language	Missing/Unfinished The writing is not complete or there is no use of figurative language	Needs Improvement There is use of figurative language, but does not meet the assigned requirement. There is no theme to the writing	Approaching There is the use of some figurative language, but the student did not fully meet the requirements. The theme of the writing is unclear.	Proficient The student meets the full requirement of use of figurative language, but the theme of the writing is unclear.	Accomplished The student uses figurative language to give a voice and a clear understanding of what the writer is trying to convey.
Formatting Song structure using a chorus, at least 3 verses, bridge, and repetition	Missing/Unfinished The writing is not complete or does not follow the assigned song structure.	Needs Improvement The student uses only some components of the assigned song structure OR repetition.	Approaching The student uses some components of the assigned song structure, but the repetition does not quite convey the writer's theme.	Proficient The student uses all components of the assigned song structure, but the repetition does not quite convey the writer's theme.	Accomplished The student uses all components of the assigned song structure. The repetition conveys the theme.
Mechanics Spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	Missing/Unfinished The writing is not complete or there is no use of proper grammaer or punctuation	Needs Improvement Student writing is unclear, and filled with fragments and spelling mistakes.	Approaching The student's writing has few errors in two Mechanics categories, but many mistakes in the third	Proficient Student has very few mistakes.	Accomplished Student has no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. The student's writing is clear and well written.