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Writing a Song or Rap

Students will create a song or rap in which they include all 3 of Newton's Laws of Motion. The definitions are utilized in the lyrics. They will be sung in class, so be make sure you know the words.

Rubric Code: HCBXAA

By dmbrinker

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Song/Poem Writing Project
	Exceeded Expectations 4 pts	Met most Expectations 3 pts	Met some Expectations 2 pts	Did not meet Expectations 1 pts
lyrics	Exceeded Expectations The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met most Expectations The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met some Expectations The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.	Did not meet Expectations The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.
creativity	Exceeded Expectations The student composed an song/rap with a clear theme.	Met most Expectations The student composed an song/rap but there are some elements that are not excellent..	Met some Expectations The song/rap composed is not very creative, but there are some elements that are good.	Did not meet Expectations The song/rap composed is not very good. The message is not conveyed. There was not much effort in the final product.
Information	Exceeded Expectations The writer expressed all three definitions of Newton's Laws of Motion. It was completed correctly in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song/rap was excellent.	Met most Expectations The writer expressed two complete definitions and most of the third in a creative manner. It was correctly completed showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song/rap meets expectations.	Met some Expectations The writer used two complete definitions of Newton's Laws of Motion. The manner that of the product showed little effort. The performance of the song/rap did not meet expectations.	Did not meet Expectations The writer used 1 definition of Newton's Laws of Motion. The song produced showed no effort.
Mechanics	Exceeded Expectations The song contains few, if any, errors in the conventions (grammar/spelling, capital/punct) of the English language, understanding that slang may be used in song or rap.	Met most Expectations The song contains some errors in the conventions of the English language, but does little to interfere with understanding.	Met some Expectations The song contains numerous errors in the conventions of the English language, but may interfere with the understanding.	Did not meet Expectations The song contains serious errors in the conventions of the English language which interferes in the understanding.
Performance	Exceeded Expectations Song/Rap was performed with ease and grace.	Met most Expectations Song/Rap was performed a bit hesitantly, but well done.	Met some Expectations Song/Rap took a little prodding but eventually was performed.	Did not meet Expectations Song/Rap was not performed.

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