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Halloween Songs 
Halloween Carols
Students write their own lyrics, based off the melody of an existing song or newly written melody and perform.
Rubric Code: VX9395B
By vcoombs
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Purpose:
1 pts

Your song has a clear purpose to it, it fits with it's topic or title.
4 ( x 1 pts)

The song has a clear purpose and is exciting to listen to.
3 ( x 1 pts)

Song has a clear purpose.
2 ( x 1 pts)

Song MIGHT fit it's title or topic if you really thought about it, however is still unclear.
1 ( x 1 pts)

Purpose is unclear, song doesn't seem to have any focus or topic.
Tempo/Melody
1 pts

The speed, the tune of the song.
4 ( x 1 pts)

The melody and rhythm were perfectly performed. Student's could clap along to a steady beat.
3 ( x 1 pts)

Tempo and rhythm are consistent. The melody is mostly smooth and clear..
2 ( x 1 pts)

Tempo and rhythm are sometimes unclear or slow down and speed up. The melody is apparent is some places but unclear in others.
1 ( x 1 pts)

The song is choppy with a unnatural mix of tempo. The melody of the song is unclear.
Lyrics
1 pts

A set of words, phrases or sounds that make up a song
4 ( x 1 pts)

The lyrics are meaningful to the artists, flow with the melody and connect to the overall song.
3 ( x 1 pts)

Lyrics are meaningful and connect to the music.
2 ( x 1 pts)

Lyrics are starting to flow with the melody.
1 ( x 1 pts)

Lyrics clash with the melody and have little meaning to the writer.
Verse/Chorus Requirements
1 pts

There must be at least TWO separate verses to it, the chorus must have at least four lines to it.
4 ( x 1 pts)

The song has three or more verses to it, the chorus is complete. The song has gone above and beyond the minimum requirement of 2 verses.
3 ( x 1 pts)

Chorus is complete with at least 4 lines to it, Two verses are completed .
2 ( x 1 pts)

Chorus is mostly complete, one verse might be finished.
1 ( x 1 pts)

Song has one or no verses and chorus is only a line or two.
Audience Response
1 pts

How the audience of your peers react to your song.
4 ( x 1 pts)

You have a hit on your hands. Students are excited about your song. They really enjoy your creation. They have positive reaction to your performance. They may even seek copies of your masterpiece.
3 ( x 1 pts)

The overall group interact with the song. They are engaged as you perform your song and show signs of enjoyment. Many comments follow the performance of the song.
2 ( x 1 pts)

Some peers may tap their foot, smile occasionally and nod the the rhythm. They make a few comments, but not many.
1 ( x 1 pts)

Song has little or no impact on your peers. They sit and listen quietly, but have little to say about it.



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  • songwriting, english, music, lyrics

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