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Writing a Song, Poem or Rap

Students will create a song, poem or rap in which they list the 6 countries of AFrica and 11 geographical features we are studing. Sudan, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Dem. Rep. of the Congo. Geographical features: Sahara Desert, Sahel, Savanna, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Congo River, Niger River, Kalahari Desert, Atlas Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, and Lake Tanganyika

Rubric Code: P5XX7A

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

Song Writing Project
	Exceeded Expectations 25 pts	Met most Expectations 20 pts	Met some Expectations 15 pts	Did not meet Expectations 10 pts
lyrics	Exceeded Expectations The song/rap/poem lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met most Expectations The song/rap/poem lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.	Met some Expectations The song/rap/poem lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.	Did not meet Expectations The song/rap/poem lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.
creativity	Exceeded Expectations The student composed an original song/rap/poem, with a clear theme.	Met most Expectations The student composed an original song/rap/poem but there are some elements that are not excellent..	Met some Expectations The song/rap/poem composed is not very original, but there are some elements that are not excellent..	Did not meet Expectations The song/rap/poem composed is not very original. The message is not conveyed.
Information	Exceeded Expectations The writer expressed factual information and incorporated all of the countries and geographical features of Africa in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance was excellent.	Met most Expectations The writer expressed factual information in a creative manner and incorporated 4 of the 6 countries and 9 of of the geographical features showing acceptable effort. The performance met expectations.	Met some Expectations The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed little effort. Only 2 of the countries and 6 geographical features incorporated. The performance of the song did not meet expectations.	Did not meet Expectations The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed no effort. No countreis included and only a few of the geographical features.
Organization	Exceeded Expectations The writer clearly organized information, used mostly correct grammar and spelling and used legible handwriting.	Met most Expectations The writer lacked one of the following: clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Met some Expectations The writer lacked two of the following: clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.	Did not meet Expectations The song was unorganized and difficult to follow.

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writing, poem, essay, song, education

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