Vietnam War Music Project Rubric
In groups of two, you will choose a song in either support or protest of the Vietnam War.
Using a manila folder, the students will highlight the lyrics of the song and how it relates to
the Vietnam War.
You must include…
 The song’s title
 The song’s writer/artist
 The year the song was written/recorded
 The influence behind the writing of the song (Is it anti-war or pro-war?)
 How it relates to the Vietnam War
 An analysis of the lyrics
 A picture of the artist/writer
 At least 3 images relating to the song
Group Members
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Rubric
______ Title of the Song (5 points)
______ Writer/Artists Name (5 points)
______ Year the Song was written/recorded (5 points)
______ Explanation of the influences (10 points)
______ Analysis of the Lyrics (20 points)
______ A picture of the artist/writer (5 points)
______ Minimum of 3 images (15 points)
______ /75 Total
Comments:
Vietnam War through Music
Your group will choose one of the following songs to complete your
project on. Circle your song choice.
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“War” by Edwin Starr
“Imagine” by John Lennon
“Fortunate Son” by CCR
“Ballad of the Green Berets” by Sgt. Barry Sadler
“Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen
“Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
“Blowing in the Wind” by Bob Dylan
“Unknown Soldier” by The Doors
“For What it’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield
Each group must answer the following questions to go along with their
project:
1. Why do you think so much music was written about the
Vietnam War?
2. Why is music such an effective and powerful form of protest?