Name
Sing! Sing a song! 
DUE December 17, 2013
Your assignment! Take the parts of the brain and create a song! Yes! Create and sing a song! Here are some
suggestions that may help you…
1.
Be sure you have content! Even though you are creating a song, the lyrics you write have to
demonstrate your understanding of the brain. In addition to that, it has to be correct!
a. Minimum requirement…at least 3 verses and a chorus (sung at least one time)
b. Don’t make it too long! Practice! How does it sound?
2.
Pick the right song! You hear Simon say it on American Idol all the time. Same applies here.
a. Slow songs tend to be tougher. Faster songs seem to be more enjoyable and songs that are more like
talking than singing work best. Song that are “talked” rather than sung really work well.
b. How do you know if it’s the right song? Sing it to someone! How did it feel singing it? Did they
enjoy it. Did they want you to sing more or couldn’t wait for you to be finished.
3.
How do I start? 2 ways! Use a song already made or create one yourself!
a. If you pick a song already made…
i. Get the lyrics.
ii. Copy & paste the lyrics into a word document. Double space it so you can write the lyrics
directly above.
iii. Practice!!
b. If you create your own song…I will be amazed!
4.
Record your song and hand it in.
Category
Prepared
Excellent
10 – 9
The singer(s) know the song
well and has obviously
practiced singing the song
several times before
recording.
Good
8-7
The singer knows the song
pretty well and has
practiced singing the song
once or twice. Song doesn’t
flow
Satisfactory
6
The singer knows some of
the song, but does not
appear to have practiced.
Sounds a little rough.
Poor
4-0
The singer could not sing
the song without laughing
or making mistakes
6
10
Content
Required
Elements
9
They lyrics of the song
demonstrate a full
understanding of the
concept of brain.
10
9
The song has at least 3
versus and a chorus. Every
lyric is of equal length and
the song glides smoothly.
Music has been added.
10
9
8
7
They lyrics of the song
demonstrate a good
understanding of the
concept of brain.
8
7
The song has at least 3
versus and a chorus. Most
of the lyrics is of equal
length and most of the time
the song glides smoothly.
Music has been added.
8
7
They lyrics of the song
attempt an understanding of
the concept of brain.
6
The song has at least 3
versus and a chorus. Most
of the lyrics is of equal
length and most of the time
the song glides smoothly.
No music was added.
6
Total Points Received X 2
Other ___________
They lyrics of the song do
not demonstrate any
understanding of the
concept of brain.
Other ___________
Student submitted what
appear to be a song. There
are no clear versus or chorus
and no music was added.
Other ___________
_______ X 2 = _______