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"Song of Freedom" Musical Presentation 
Song Writing Rubric :)
Students write their own lyrics, based off the melody of an existing song or newly written melody.
Rubric Code: F93ACC
By mccoy2u
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Song Writing Rubric
  Innovating

20 pts

Applying

15 pts

Developing

10 pts

Beginning

5 pts

Purpose

Your song has a clear purpose and it focuses on the topic or title.
Innovating

The song has a clear purpose and is exciting to listen to.
Applying

The song has a clear purpose.
Developing

The song SOMEWHAT fits its title or topic; however, it is still unclear.
Beginning

The purpose of the song is unclear and doesn't seem to have any focus or topic.
Tempo/Melody

The speed/pace and the tune of the song.
Innovating

The melody and rhythm are perfectly performed. It grasped the audience's attention during the entire presentation.
Applying

The tempo and rhythm are consistent. The melody is mostly smooth and clear.
Developing

The tempo and rhythm are sometimes unclear and/or slow down and speed up. The melody is apparent in some places but unclear in others.
Beginning

The song is choppy with an unnatural mix of tempo. The melody of the song is unclear.
Lyrics

A set of words, phrases or sounds that make up a song.
Innovating

The lyrics are meaningful to the artists, flow with the melody and connect to the overall song.
Applying

The lyrics are meaningful and connect to the music.
Developing

The lyrics are starting to flow with the melody.
Beginning

The lyrics clash with the melody and have very little meaning to the writer.
Verse/Chorus Standards

There must be at least TWO separate verses and the chorus must have at least FOUR lines.
Innovating

The song has three or more verses and the chorus is complete. The song has gone above and beyond the minimum requirement of 2 verses.
Applying

The song has the minimum requirement of 2 verses. The chorus is complete with at least 4 lines to it.
Developing

The song has at least one completed verse. The chorus is mostly complete.
Beginning

The song has one or no verses and the chorus is only a line or two.
Audience's Response

How the audience of your peers react to your song.
Innovating

You have a hit on your hands. Students laugh out loud, hoot, clap, dance and give enormous praise to your song. They may even seek copies of your masterpiece.
Applying

The audience interacts with the song through body movement, laughter, talk or dance. Many comments follow the playing of the song.
Developing

Some peers may tap their foot, smile occasionally and nod to the rhythm. They make a few comments, but not many.
Beginning

The song has little or no impact on your peers. They sit and listen quietly, but have very little to say about it.



Keywords:
  • songwriting, English, music, lyrics



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