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Writing a Song, Poem or Rap 
Students will create a song, poem or rap using as much of the vocabulary from the current chapter as possible. Students can record on their phones, computer, or using the computer lab. Students can also use youtube to create a video as well. Lyrics and song choices MUST be school appropriate. Inappropriate lyrics or songs may result in a detention.
Rubric Code: TXX662W
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeded Expectations

10-9

(N/A)

Met most Expectations

8-7

(N/A)

Met some Expectations

6-4

(N/A)

Did not meet Expectations

3-0

(N/A)

Lyrics

Exceeded Expectations

The song lyrics are outstanding. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.

Song lyrics are school appropriate and correctly address the scientific concepts behind the vocabulary
Met most Expectations

The song lyrics are good. The words memorable. The song lyrics are enthusiastically received by the audience.

Song lyrics are school appropriate and correctly address some of the scientific concepts behind the vocabulary
Met some Expectations

The song lyrics are some what coherent. The song lyrics are well received by the audience.

Most of the song lyrics are school appropriate but only address a few the scientific concepts behind the vocabulary
Did not meet Expectations

The song lyrics are not coherent. The words not memorable.

The song lyrics are not school appropriate and do not address any of the scientific concepts behind the vocabulary
Creativity

Exceeded Expectations

The student composed an original song with a clear theme.
Met most Expectations

The student composed an original song but there are some elements that are not excellent..
Met some Expectations

The song composed is not very orginal, but there are some elements that are not excellent..
Did not meet Expectations

The song composed is not very orginal. The message is not conveyed.
Information

Exceeded Expectations

The writer expressed factual information and incorporated vocabulary in a creative manner, showing acceptable effort. The performance of the song was excellent.

*Writer only used 7-8 vocab words
Met most Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in a creative manner and showed acceptable effort. The performance of the song meet expectations.

*Writer only used 5-6 vocab words
Met some Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed little effort. The performance of the song did not meet expectations.

*Writer only used 3-4 vocab words
Did not meet Expectations

The writer expressed factual information in manner that showed no effort.

*Writer only used 1-2 vocab words
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: <BR>
clearly organized information, correct grammar and spelling usage, and/or legible handwriting.
Did not meet Expectations

The song was unorganized and difficult to follow.
Mechanics

Exceeded Expectations

The student uses song or lyrics to create a great flow between vocabulary.

Song choice is school appropriate
Met most Expectations

The student uses song or lyrics to create a decent flow between vocabulary.

Song choice is school appropriate
Met some Expectations

The student does not exhibit a clear flow between vocabulary and lyrics.

Most of the song the student chose is school appropriate
Did not meet Expectations

The student has no flow between vocabulary and other lyrics. Lyrics are choppy and inconsistent

Song choice is not school appropriate
Audience (Extra Credit)

**Extra credit for performing in front of the class**

Exceeded Expectations

The writer demonstrates a clear sense of audience and uses the appropriate vocabulary for that audience.
Met most Expectations

The writer demonstrates a general sense of audience and uses some vocabulary for that audience.
Met some Expectations

The writer demonstrates little sense of audience and does not adjust the vocabulary for an audience.
Did not meet Expectations

The writer demonstrates no sense of audience, uses limited vocabulary, and makes no adjustments.



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  • writing, poem, essay, song, education







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