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Composer Essay 
Composer Essay
Essay must focus on a famous composer from any era. Essay will be 2 pages typed, 1.5 spacing. Essay will include: where and when the composer lived, famous works, interesting facts and most importantly how the composer influenced the development of music during their time.
Rubric Code: HX32297
By carlamacgregor
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Composer Essay
  Advanced

25 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Basic

15 pts

Minimal

10 pts

Biographical and Historical Content
40 %

Advanced

Theme is consistent throughout essay. The author's purpose is explicit and supported thoroughly. All criteria is met and exceeded. Information is in the writer's own words and is not plagiarized.
Proficient

Theme is consistent throughout essay with the exception of a couple of digressions. The author's purpose is clear and supported moderately. All criteria is met. Information is mainly in the writer's own words apart from a couple digressions.
Basic

Theme is clear only at certain points. The author's purpose is difficult to discern. There are 1-2 missing criteria. Or the information is not in the writer's own words.
Minimal

Theme and purpose are not apparent. Many of the criteria are missing. And/or the information has been plagiarized.
Descriptions of famous works
40 %

Description of musical influence
Advanced

Vivid and detailed description is employed throughout essay. Statements are supported thoroughly. The importance of the composer's influence on music is explained in detail. Information is in the writer's own words.
Proficient

Details and description are employed throughout most of the essay. Support is provided for most statements. The importance of the composer's influence on music is explained but not in detail. The information is mostly in the writer's own words.
Basic

Sparse amount of details and description. Statements are rarely supported. There is little information regarding the importance of the composer's influence on music. The information is not in the writer's own words.
Minimal

Lacks detail or description. Statements are not supported. There is little to no information regarding the composer's influence on music. And/or the information is plagiarized.
Organization
10 %

Advanced

Essay has a strong introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs flow in a coherent and logical manner.
Proficient

Essay has a satisfactory introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are arranged coherently.
Basic

Essay strays from standard format; introduction and conclusion are weak. Paragraphs are somewhat unclear.
Minimal

Essay adheres to no apparent format; introduction and conclusion are indistinguishable. Paragraphs are unstructured.
Conventions
10 %

Advanced

Language is varied. Proper use of grammar and spelling is displayed.
Proficient

Language is moderately varied, with a few grammar or spelling errors.
Basic

Language is repetitive with many spelling and grammar errors.
Minimal

Language is unclear and redundant with chronic grammar and spelling errors.



Keywords:
  • Music, Essay, Composer, Paper



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