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Write/Perform a Rap Song

The students will write a rap based on a topic of their choosing but using thematic vocab. Their rap will include the common elements of rap songs as determined in class. They must also perform their rap for the class.

Rubric Code: PX7X4AX

By amartins98

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Subject: (General)

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

Recitation
	Superior 4 pts	Excellent 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Voice	Superior Sings clearly and distinctly all the time. Can be heard easily by all in audience.	Excellent Sings clearly and distinctly most of the time. Can be heard easily at least 90%of the time.	Fair Sings clearly some of the time. Can be heard at least 80% of the time.	Poor Mumbles often or cannot be understood Voice is too soft to be heard by all.
Inflection and Pacing	Superior Uses inflection and pacing effectively to enhance meaning and/or for dramatic impact.	Excellent Uses inflection and pacing satisfactorily to enhance meaning and/or for dramatic impact most of the time.	Fair Uses inflection and pacing sporadically (some of the time).	Poor Does not use inflection and pacing.
Pronunciation	Superior Pronounces most words correctly,no issues understanding what you're saying	Excellent Makes some pronunciation errors that affect comprehensibility but minimally	Fair Makes some pronunciation errors that affect comprehensibility at various points	Poor Makes some pronunciation errors that affect comprehensibility throughout the song
Lyrics	Superior The lyrics are meaningful, flow with the melody/rhythm and connecto to the overall topic.	Excellent Lyrics are meaningful and connect to the topic but don't necessarily forward the story	Fair Lyrics are starting to give some details related to the topic.	Poor Lyrics clash with the melody/rhythm and have little relationship to the topic.
Tempo and Dynamics	Superior The tempo, rhythm and dynamics complete the overall song and experience.	Excellent Tempo and rhythm are consistent. The dynamics flow, but could be used more fluently.	Fair Tempo and rhythm are coming together but detract from the message.	Poor The song is choppy with an unnatural mix of tempo. It has no change in dynamics.