Rubric for Respiratory Rap
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Content of the Rap
Category
Vocabulary
Creativity
4
Includes all vocabulary, and
accurate definitions.
Uses lots of rhymes, rhythm,
beats, humor and descriptive
language.
3
Includes at least 25 vocabulary
words with adequate definitions
but with minor inaccuracy.
Uses some rhymes, rhythm,
beats and humor or descriptive
language.
Total:
/8
2
Includes at least 15 vocabulary
words, with few definitions with
minor inaccuracies.
Demonstrates some use of
rhyme, rhythm and beats to
write the song.
1
Less than 15 vocabulary words,
inaccurate or no definitions.
3
Speaks clearly and distinctly all
(100-95%) the time, but
mispronounces a few words.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
at least 90% of the time.
Students use some props and
body gestures that shows
considerable work/creativity
and which make the
presentation better.
2
Speaks clearly and distinctly
most ( 94-85%) of the time.
Mispronounces several words.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
at least 75% of the time.
Students use either some prop or
body gestures which makes the
presentation better.
1
Often mumbles or can not be
understood OR mispronounces
many words.
Volume often too soft to be
heard by all audience members.
Students appear organized but
make minor mistakes that do not
interrupt the flow of the
presentation.
Total:
/16
Students make some mistakes
that interfere with the
smoothness of the performance.
Students appear disorganized
and unprepared.
Little or no use of rhymes,
rhythm and beat in the song.
Performance
Category
Articulation
Volume
Creativity
Preparedness
4
Speaks clearly and distinctly all
(100-95%) the time, and
mispronounces no words.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
throughout the presentation.
Students use several props
(could include costume) and
body gestures that show
considerable work/creativity
and which make the
presentation better.
Students appear organized,
prepared and smooth.
Students use no props OR no
body gestures.