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Nonfiction Text Structures Song 
Writing a Song, Poem or Rap
Students will choose a song they already know, and use those lyrics and rhythms to create a song about Nonfiction Text Structures. Songs should teach the class about the six types of nonfiction text structures in a fun and creative way!
Rubric Code: ZX47B59
By jdry95
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  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 received by the audience.
Met most Expectations

The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.
Met some Expectations

The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.
Did not meet Expectations

The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.
Creativity

Exceeded Expectations

Song lyrics were creative and inventive. Student did not rely on the use of existing song lyrics, and changed all lyrics to fit their topic.
Met most Expectations

Song lyrics were creative, but some lyrics were not original. Some of the song's original lyrics were left the same.
Met some Expectations

Song lyrics were not very creative or inventive. Lyrics were not consistently tied to the correct topic, or lyrics were very similar to an existing song.
Did not meet Expectations

The song composed is not original. The message is not conveyed. Little effort or creative thought was put into the song.
Information

Exceeded Expectations

The writer expressed factual information and incorporated all 6 nonfiction text structures in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent.
Met most Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in a creative manner and incorporated 5 or more text structures, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song meet expectations.
Met some Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed little effort. The performance of the song did not meet expectations.
(3-5 Structures)
Did not meet Expectations

The writer expressed little factual information, or expressed information in a manner that showed no effort.
(2 or less structures)
Organization

Exceeded Expectations

The writer clearly organized information, used mostly correct grammar and spelling and used legible handwriting.
Met most Expectations

The writer lacked one of the following: clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.
Met some Expectations

The writer lacked two of the following:
clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.
Did not meet Expectations

The song was unorganized and difficult to follow.
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 contains 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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  • writing, poem, essay, song, education



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