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Song Analysis - TPCAST

You will choose a song to analyze for poetic devices. You will need at least 6 poetic devices (imagery, alliteration, metaphor, simile, repetition, onomatopoeia, symbolism, etc.) with THEME and MOOD being a requirement. You will present this song to the class with a tangible representation of your analysis (poster board, power point, etc.). Your analysis should include a paragraph answering the questions - Why did you choose this song? What does it mean to you personally?

Rubric Code: WX85X6C

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	A : 20 (N/A)	B : 17 (N/A)	C : 15 (N/A)	D : 13 (N/A)	F : 10 or below (N/A)
TPCAST	A : 20 All elements of TPCAST are present and each are fully explained. All work is complete and professional.	B : 17 Some elements of TPCAST are missing or some elements lack analysis. All work is done but below level of expectancy.	C : 15 Some elements of TPCAST are missing or some severely lack analysis. Work is not complete.	D : 13 Significant elements of TPCAST are missing or analysis is basic. Work is incomplete.	F : 10 or below Incomplete or shows little to no analysis.
Theme	A : 20 An in depth explanation of the theme of the song is given to the audience. (The universal message directed to the reader to help make a statement - for example, love, loss, time is precious, etc.)	B : 17 Theme is addressed and partial analysis is made. Analysis could be misguided or not fully developed.	C : 15 Theme is mentioned and an attempt at analysis is made however the them is incorrect or too specific for a universal application.	D : 13 Theme is mentioned but no analysis is made.	F : 10 or below No mention of theme, incomplete, or shows no analysis.
Attitude	A : 20 An in depth explanation of the mood of the song is given to the audience. (The feelings evoked in the reader because of the figurative language, setting, or diction of the poem - for example, fear, doom, gloomy, etc.) . .	B : 17 Mood is addressed and partial analysis is made. Analysis could be misguided or not fully developed.	C : 15 Mood is mentioned and an attempt at analysis is made however it does not fully connect to the overall theme.	D : 13 Mood is mentioned but no analysis is made.	F : 10 or below No mention of mood, incomplete, or shows little to no analysis.
Presentation	A : 20 Speaker is prepared, uses appropriate language, materials are organized, and they have their rubric ready for the teacher at time of presentation.	B : 17 Speaker is prepared, uses appropriate language, has most of their materials although some may be unorganized, and has their rubric for the teacher at time of presentation.	C : 15 Speaker is moderately prepared, may use appropriate to every day language, has some materials but is disorganized. and does not have their rubric ready for the teacher at time of presentation.	D : 13 Speaker is visibly unprepared at time of presentation, uses every day language, has some materials, and does not have their rubric ready for the teacher at time of presentation	F : 10 or below Speaker is unprepared, uses inappropriate language, has no materials, and does not have their rubric ready for the teacher at time of presentation.
Presentation Materials	A : 20 Student has something visual to present to the class that is an appropriate size for the class to see, pertains to their project, and adds to understanding.	B : 17 Student has something visual to present to the class that is an appropriate size for the class to see, may pertain to their project, but brings little understanding or overall clarity.	C : 15 Student has something visual to present but it is not an appropriate size for the class to see, does not directly pertain to their project, or does not help with understanding.	D : 13 Student has something visual to present but it is not an appropriate size for the class to see, does not pertain to their project at all, or does not help with understanding.	F : 10 or below Student has no visual.
Figurative Language/Poetic Devices	A : 20 Student has all 6 poetic devices and identifies each in their presentation. Poetic devices are correct and help to aid in the understanding of song.	B : 17 Student has 5 poetic devices and identifies each in their presentation. Most poetic devices are correct and help to aid in understanding of song.	C : 15 Student has 4 poetic devices and identifies each in their presentation. Some poetic devices are correct and help to aid in understanding of song.	D : 13 Student has 3-4 poetic devices and identifies each in their presentation. Some poetic devices are correct and help to aid in understanding of song.	F : 10 or below Student has the minimum amount of poetic devices and identifies each in their presentation. Some poetic devices are correct and help to aid in understanding of song.

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English

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Presentation

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