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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 describe a character, summarize the book, or elaborate on a theme in the book. Rubric Code: X23847C By mrdavidtlc Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 6-8

Song Writing Project
	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 recieved by the audience.	Met most Expectations The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically recieved by the audience.	Met some Expectations The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well recieved 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 connection to the book--original lyrics and music	Met most Expectations The student composed an original song but there are some elements that are not polished	Met some Expectations The song composed is not very orginal; there are many unpolished elements.	Did not meet Expectations The song composed is not very orginal. The message is not conveyed.
Information	Exceeded Expectations The writer expressed factual information and incorporated facts and scene from the book.	Met most Expectations The writer expressed factual information and incorporated some scenes and information from the book.	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.
Music	Exceeded Expectations The writer clearly spent time incorporating music with lyrics. The music is in harmony with the words.	Met most Expectations The writer spent time creating music that corresponds with the lyrics. There is more polishing to do.	Met some Expectations The writer lacked musical connection with the words.	Did not meet Expectations The song was not created or connected to the lyrics.
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 song 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 song ontains some errors in the conventions of the English language, but does little to interfere with understanding.	Met some Expectations The song contains numerous errors in the conventions of the English language, but may interfere with the understanding.	Did not meet Expectations The song contains serious errors in the conventions of the English language which interferes in the understanding.

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