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Beginning Guitar: Song Writing Projecrt

Students will create an original song on guitar which contains original lyrics, and in which they will demonstrate their ability to organize chords, lyrics, verses, chorus, and other original elements into a final composition.

Rubric Code: J24W4WC

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Subject: Music

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Song Writing Project
	Did not Meet Expectations 1 pts	Met Some Expectations 2 pts	Met Most Expectations 3 pts	Exceeded Expectations 4 pts
Composition & Form	Did not Meet Expectations No identifiable sections (example -verse, chorus, etc…) are found within the work. There is some link between the title, and other parts of the song.	Met Some Expectations Identifiable sections (example -verse, chorus, etc…) but doesn’t follow a traditional formula. There is some link between the title, chorus, hook and theme of the song.	Met Most Expectations Clearly identifiable sections such as verse, chorus, etc… that follow a traditional formula. There is a relationship between the title, chorus, hook and theme of the song.	Exceeded Expectations Clearly identifiable sections such as verse, chorus, etc… which follows a traditional format with allowances for originality. There is a deep relationship between the title, chorus, hook and theme of the song.
Melody	Did not Meet Expectations Melodic ideas are disorganized and do not integrate well with the lyrics in a cohesive way.	Met Some Expectations Melodic ideas have some organization, but don’t always integrate well with the lyrics in a cohesive way.	Met Most Expectations Melodic ideas are original, organized, coherent and integrate well with the lyrics in a cohesive manner.	Exceeded Expectations Melodic ideas are original, well organized, convincingly complete, coherent, and integrate well with the lyrics in a cohesive manner.
Lyrics/Rhyme Scheme	Did not Meet Expectations The lyrics are not memorable and do not have a regular rhyme scheme or poetic pattern.	Met Some Expectations The lyrics are somewhat memorable but the rhyme scheme or poetic pattern is inconsistent.	Met Most Expectations The lyrics are memorable and are likely to evoke a response from a listener. The rhyme scheme or poetic pattern is mostly consistent.	Exceeded Expectations The lyrics are crafted to be memorable, evoke an emotional response from the listener, and have an identifiable and consistent rhyme scheme or poetic pattern.
Aesthetic Appeal	Did not Meet Expectations Does not present an effective general impression. The songs themes and lyrics do not hold the listener’s interest.	Met Some Expectations The songs theme and lyrics present some moderately interesting musical ideas, yet the overall impression is not very memorable or effective.	Met Most Expectations The theme, lyrics, melody, and harmony include some interesting musical ideas which make the overall effect memorable, pleasant, and moderately effective.	Exceeded Expectations The theme, lyrics, melody, harmony, and originality drive a strong aesthetic appeal and general impression which makes this a memorable work that keeps the listener interested and engaged throughout.
Mechanics	Did not Meet Expectations Does not demonstrate basic mechanics learned this year at the level expected. (Chord playing, correct finger placement, posture, demonstration of I, IV, V, vi, scale work, etc.)	Met Some Expectations Demonstrates some basic mechanics learned this year, but still needs guidance to get through most of song. (Chord playing, correct finger placement, posture, demonstration of I, IV, V, vi, scale work, etc.)	Met Most Expectations Demonstrates basic mechanics learned this year at the level expected. (Chord playing, correct finger placement, posture, demonstration of I, IV, V, vi, scale work, etc.)	Exceeded Expectations Demonstrates at an advanced level basic mechanics learned this year. (Chord playing, correct finger placement, posture, demonstration of I, IV, V, vi, scale work, etc.)

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