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Rap or Song Research project

Writing own lyrics about a research topic o to the tune of an existing song or self-created song. Your topic is how the U.S. achieved Manifest Destiny, obtaining the Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Mexican Cession, and Gadsden Purchase. This song should include the details of how each piece of land became part of the U.S. Also relevant background info.

Rubric Code: F688CW

By heathersorrell

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Lyrics Writing Project
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)
Content 50 pts	Excellent Group has created a rap that provides an excellent and interesting summary of the topic they researched. It also incorporates at least 3/4 many of the research questions that the group researched. The rap gives the reader a clear understanding of the topic that the group research	Good Group has created a rap that provides a summary of the topic they researched. The group has incorporated at least 1/2 of their required research questions into their rap. The rap gives the reader a somewhat clear understanding of the the research topic	Fair Little evidence of research questions and answers Little or no understanding of the topic researched The rap does not make sense	Poor Rap is off topic Rap does not address or answer research questions
Lyrics 20 pts	Excellent Lyrics follow a pattern/rhyme. In addition to the lyrics, the student has created a memorable chorus. Lyrics are catchy and memorable. Music is easy to understand when spoken, sung or recorded by student.	Good Lyrics follow a pattern/rhyme. Lyrics may not be easy to remember, but meet the content criteria. Music is easy to understand when spoken, sung or recorded by student.	Fair Either the lyrics do not follow a pattern/rhyme or the lyrics may not be easy to remember, because they do not meet the content criteria. Music may be difficult to understand when spoken, sung or recorded by student.	Poor Either the lyrics do not follow a pattern/rhyme or the lyrics may not be easy to remember, because they do not meet the content criteria. Music may be difficult to understand when spoken, sung or recorded by student.
Presentation 10 pts	Excellent Project was presented to class, and sung with enthusiasm	Good Project was presented to class, but lacked enthusiasm	Fair Project was sung in private to teacher	Poor Project was spoken in private to teacher
Works Cited 20 pts Where you got your facts. If you do not give me works cited info, your do not get credit.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor