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Song Writing and Presentation

You will create a song about your chosen area of the Progressive Era. The lyrics should mirror your topic and contain no innuendos or inappropriate language. See below for further grading criteria.

Rubric Code: B2523C6

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Subject: History

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Song Writing and Presentation
	Exemplary 4 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Lyrics	Exemplary The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience. Contains no innuendos or inappropriate themes/words.	Satisfactory The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience. Contains no innuendos or inappropriate themes/words.	Fair The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience. Contains one innuendo or inappropriate theme/word.	Poor The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable. Contains innuendos or inappropriate themes/words.
Creativity	Exemplary The student composed an original song with a clear theme. Not sampled from another artist or AI.	Satisfactory The student composed an original song but there are some elements that are not clear. The student sampled from an existing artist but made the song their own. No use of AI.	Fair The song composed is not very original, but there are some elements that are not excellent. The student sampled from an existing artist but made only minor changes to the song. No use of AI.	Poor The song composed is not very original. The message is not conveyed. The student sampled from an existing artist and made no changes. Use of AI is present.
Tempo and Melody	Exemplary The melody and rhythm were perfectly performed. Student's could clap along to a steady beat.	Satisfactory Tempo and rhythm are consistent. The melody is mostly smooth and clear.	Fair Tempo and rhythm are sometimes unclear or slow down and speed up. The melody is apparent is some places but unclear in others.	Poor The song is choppy with a unnatural mix of tempo. The melody of the song is unclear.
Organization	Exemplary The student clearly organized information, used mostly correct grammar and spelling and used legible handwriting.	Satisfactory The student lacked one of the following: clear organization information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Fair The student lacked two of the following: clear organization of information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Poor The song was unorganized and difficult to follow.
Relevance to the Theme	Exemplary The themes are clearly explained and relevant to the chosen area of the Progressive Era.	Satisfactory The theme from the composition is explained but specific details as evidence that support this theme are not provided.	Fair The theme from the composition is not clearly explained and specific evidence that supports this claim is not provided.	Poor The theme from the composition is totally not explained and specific evidence that supports this claim is not provided.
Props and Costume (If making a music video)	Exemplary Student uses several props (could include costume) that accurately fit the period, show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better.	Satisfactory Student uses 1-2 props that accurately fit the period, and make the presentation better.	Fair Student uses 1-2 props which make the presentation better.	Poor The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.
Mastery of the Song	Exemplary There are no errors and the presentation is outstanding.	Satisfactory There are few errors and the presentation is good.	Fair There are many errors and the presentation was difficult to understand.	Poor Errors throughout the entire song.

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