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Compose your own RAP SONG! 
Compose your own RAP SONG!
Work alone or with a partner to write a rap song that follows the criteria below.
Rubric Code: EXXXWC4
By MrsBhala
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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In Class Assignment
  Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Needs Improvement

6 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Exemplary

10 pts

Content

Lyrical piece clearly portrays the theme, character, or plot of a story.
Unsatisfactory

Content is unorganized and does not represent the theme, character, or plot of a story.
Needs Improvement

Song portrays the theme, character, or plot of a story but includes 3-4 mistakes.
Proficient

Song portrays the theme, character, or plot of a story but includes 1-2 mistakes.
Exemplary

Song clearly portrays the theme, character, or plot of a story.
Couplet Rhyming

Rap is written in sets of couplets that rhyme with each other.
Unsatisfactory

None of the verses rhyme with each other.
Needs Improvement

1 or 2 out of the 4 verses contain couplets.
Proficient

3 out of the 4 verses contain couplets.
Exemplary

All 4 of the verses contain couplets.
Creativity

Presenter used creativity and movie analysis to make the rap enjoyable to the audience.
Unsatisfactory

There is little evidence of
creativity in the rap. The
student seems not have
used much imagination.
Needs Improvement

The rap contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions, but they
distract from the overall
message. The student has
tried to use his/her
imagination.
Proficient

The rap contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions, but contribute
to the reader’s enjoyment.
The student has used
his/her imagination.
Exemplary

The rap contains many
creative details and/or
descriptions that contribute
to the audience’s
enjoyment. The student
has really used his/her
imagination.
Volume/Projection/Annunciation

Presented in an audible tone and is clearly understood.
Unsatisfactory

Presenter(s) could not be heard or could not get thorugh the song in a serious manner, completely unprepared.
Needs Improvement

Presenter(s) was heard clearly, was occasionally silly, and made 3 or 4 mistakes while presenting.
Proficient

Presenter(s) was heard and maintained a serious composure, but made 1-2 mistakes while presenting.
Exemplary

Presenter was flawless in presentation of song.
Physical Presentation

Song was written clearly, legibly, and spelling/grammar was correct.
Unsatisfactory

Song was not legible, and difficult to follow format.
Needs Improvement

Song was legible with few grammatical mistakes and format was satisfactory.
Proficient

Song was legible with no grammatical mistakes and format was easy to follow.
Exemplary

Song was legible with no grammatical mistakes and format was clear and easy to follow.






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