Song Writing and Presentation Rubric
1.Lyrics
2.Creativity
3.Tempo and Melody
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
10 pts
7 pts
4 pts
1 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
The song lyrics are
outstanding. The
words memorable.
The song lyrics are
enthusiastically
recieved by the
audience.
The song lyrics are
good. The words
memorable. The song
lyrics are
enthusiastically
received by the
audience.
The song lyrics are some
what coherent. The song
lyrics are well recieved by
the audience.
The song lyrics are not
coherent. The words not
memorable.
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
The student
composed an original
song with a clear
theme.
The student composed
an original song but
there are some
elements that are not
excellent..
The song composed is not
very orginal, but there are
some elements that are
not excellent..
The song composed is
not very orginal. The
message is not conveyed.
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
4.Organization
5.Relevance to the
Theme
The melody and
rhythm were
perfectly performed.
Student's could clap
along to a steady
beat.
Tempo and rhythm are
consistent. The melody
is mostly smooth and
clear..
Tempo and rhythm are
sometimes unclear or
slow down and speed up.
The melody is apparent is
some places but unclear in
others.
The song is choppy with a
unnatural mix of tempo.
The melody of the song is
unclear.
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
The writer clearly
organized
information, used
mostly correct
grammar and spelling
and used legible
handwriting.
The writer lacked one
of the following:
clearly organized
information, correct
grammar and spelling
usage, and/or legible
handwriting.
The writer lacked two of
the following: <BR>
clearly organized
information, correct
grammar and spelling
usage, and/or legible
handwriting.
The song was
unorganized and difficult
to follow.
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
The themes are
clearly explained and
relevent
The theme from the
composition is
explained but specific
details as evidence
that support this
The theme from the
composition is not clearly
explained and specific
evidence that supports
this claim is not provided.
The theme from the
composition is totally not
explained and specific
evidence that supports
this claim is not provided.
theme are not
provided.
6.Props and Costume
7.Mastery of the Song
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
Student uses several
props (could include
costume) that
accurately fit the
period, show
considerable
work/creativity and
make the
presentation better.
Student uses 1-2 props
that accurately fit the
period, and make the
presentation better.
Student uses 1-2 props
which make the
presentation better.
The student uses no
props OR the props
chosen detract from the
presentation.
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
There are no errors
and the presentation
is outstanding
There are few errors
and the presentation is
better
There are many errors and
the presentation was
difficult to understand.
Error at all times
Reference: https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=FX9B359&