iRubric: Song Lyrics Analysis and main idea rubric

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Song Lyrics Analysis and main idea Song Lyrics Analysis - The Who My Gerneration Students will examine simple song lyrics and identify the perspective and/or opinions presented by the artist. What is the meaning of the song? Can the student interpret the main idea / belief being put across. Rubric Code: DX8W37X By TammyR Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Poetry Analysis Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Great 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Meaning and Message	Excellent Student clearly explains the song's surface meaning, deeper meaning and theme.	Great Student somewhat explains the song's surface meaning, deeper meaning and theme.	Good Student explains 1 out of the 2 of the following: song's surface meaning, deeper meaning and theme.	Poor Student does not address 2 or more of the following or is not clear: song's surface meaning, deeper meaning and theme.
Evidence	Excellent Student clearly explains how three expressions (words, etc.) support the song's meaning. Explanations fully support the song analysis.	Great Student somewhat explains how two expressions (words, lines, etc.) support the song's meaning. Explanations supports somewhat the song analysis.	Good Student explains 1 out of the 2 expressions( words lines etc.) support the song meaning.	Poor Student explains how one expression (line, expression, word) supports the song's meaning. Explanations may be unclear or too short.