Jazz Unit Timeline Poster Project
1. Heading:
 Title is neat.
 Name (first, last) on back of poster.
2. Genres
 Must be typed.
 Labels must be clear and easy to read.
 Year is labeled
 Must highlight different Jazz genres from 1920’s- 1940’s.
 (Hint. There are more than what we went over).
 Items Required:
1. At least 2 musicians per Jazz genre
2. At least 1 song title per musician listed (2 per genre)
3. At least 3 instruments heard in the genre.
4. At least 4 Musical Characteristics.
5. 1 picture that represents the Jazz genre
3. Picture
 Every genre must have a photo to represent it.
 Must contain at least 3 self-drawn photos.
 Utilize color
 Must be neatly done
 Must be unique
 After the 3, you may print color photos.
4. Vocabulary
 In the whole timeline use at least 5 key words we went over in class.
 Highlight and define the keywords used.
5. Sources
 Must use at least 3 sources. (NO WIKIPEDIA)
Your Timeline will be evaluated using the criteria found on the other side of this page. Please
refer to it often as you work on your project!
Jazz Timeline Poster Project Rubric
Above Standard 5
Meets
Standard 4
Approaching
Standard 3
Below
Standard 2
Heading is neat and full name,
date, and period is on the
back. Rubric is turned in.
Heading is messy
and or only first
name is on the
back, and or rubric
is turned in.
Heading is messy and
full name is not on the
back and or rubric is
not turned in.
There is no
heading and or
no name and or
rubric turned in.
All genres are correctly
labeled with correct dates.
Most genres are
correctly labeled
and or correct
dates are listed.
Missing genres and
dates.
No genres or
dates are listed.
Dates
All dates are in chronological
order.
1-2 Dates are
missing and or
dates are out of
order.
3 Or more dates are
missing and or dates
are out of order.
Dates are not
labeled.
Genre Facts
2 Musicians are labeled per
jazz genre, 1 song title per
musician is listed, 3
instruments in that genre are
listed, 4 Musical
Characteristics, and 1 picture
that represents the jazz genre
1 Item is missing
in 1 of the genres
2 or more items are
missing in at least 1 of
the genres
Multiple genres
are missing at
least 2 or more
items.
Pictures
All genres have a photo, at
least 3 are hand-drawn, utilize
color, and are original.
Most genres have
a photo, 2 are
hand-drawn, and
or utilize color.
Some genres have a
photo, 1 is hand
drawn, and or utilize
color.
No genre has a
photo.
Key Words
5 key words are used,
highlighted, and defined.
3-4 key words are
used, highlighted,
and defined.
1-2 key words are
used, highlighted, and
or defined.
No key words
are used,
highlighted, or
defined.
Sources
At least 3 Sources are typed
on a source page.
2 Sources are
typed on a source
page.
1 Source is typed on a
source page.
No sources are
typed.
Organization
& Visual
Appeal
Organized and easy to follow,
interesting, and visually
exciting including pictures,
colors, and effort is shown in
the project.
Organized and
easy to follow.
Somewhat organized.
Lacks
organization.
Font
Font is large enough to read,
and legible if hand written.
Font is large
enough to read
and or is legible if
hand written
Font is large enough
but font is illegible.
Font is not large
and is illegible.
Grammar &
Spelling
1-2 Grammar or spelling
errors.
2-4 Grammar or
spelling errors.
4-6 Grammar or
spelling errors.
7 Or more
grammar or
spelling errors.
Heading &
Rubric
Genre
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Jazz Unit Song Composition and Review
Choose one from the following:
 TV show theme song, TV jingle, or Children's song.
Have it approved by me.
Pick one of the backup tracks that I will provide.
 Pick a genre of jazz (hint: the different backup tracks are different genres, you'll have
to figure out which one is which)
Make the song sound jazzy.
 Sing it how you think would be appropriate for the genre of your choice.
Using your tablet, record your composition.
ONCE THE SONG IS WRITTEN AND RECORDED
Write a paragraph (3-5 sentences, TYPED) explaining what you did to make your composition
sound jazzy.
 What genre was your jazz piece?
 What instruments were in it?
 What did you do to the melody (the part you sang) to make it jazzy?
Trade compositions with another student and listen to their recording.
ONCE YOU’VE LISTENED TO ANOTHER PERSON’S SONG
Write a review of the friend's piece (3-5 sentences, TYPED) What did you like about the
composition?
 What genre of jazz did you think they decide to write for? (Do NOT ask them.)
o Did they successfully represent the genre in their song?
 If not, what could they have done to better represent it?
 If so, what did they do to represent this genre?
Write ups must use at least 5 of the key words we learned in this unit. (highlight these in your write ups).
Your composition and reviews will be evaluated using the criteria found on the other side of
this page. Please refer to it often as you work on your project!
Jazz Unit Song Composition and Review
Above Standard
5
Meets Standard
4
Approaching
Standard 3
Below
Standard 2
Heading is messy and
or only first name is on
the back
Heading is messy and full
name is not on the back
There is no heading
and or no name.
The genre is correctly
labeled, with correct
dates, and or musical
characteristics are
explained within the
write ups.
The genre is not labeled,
with correct dates, and or
musical characteristics
are explained within the
write ups.
The genre was not
labeled or explained
in the write up.
Dates
All dates are in
chronological order.
1-2 Dates are missing
and or dates are out of
order.
3 Or more dates are
missing and or dates are
out of order.
Dates are not
labeled.
Genre
Selection
The Jazz Genre
selected was reflected
in the recording and
explained with detail
and support.
The Jazz genre was
reflected in the
recording and was
somewhat explained in
the write up.
The jazz genre was not
reflected in the
recording, and or was
explained in the write up.
The Jazz genre was
not reflected in the
recording, and was
not explained in the
write up.
Write Ups
Organized and easy to
follow, interesting, and
ideas are supported
with examples.
Organized and easy to
follow, uses little
support for ideas.
Somewhat organized, no
support for ideas.
Lacks organization.
Font
Font is in 12 pt., Arial,
Double Spaced Font
Font is large enough to
read and or is legible if
hand written
Font is large enough but
font is illegible.
Font is not large and
is illegible.
Grammar
& Spelling
1-2 Grammar or
spelling errors.
2-4 Grammar or
spelling errors.
4-6 Grammar or spelling
errors.
7 Or more grammar
or spelling errors.
Singing
Reflects the genre of
jazz chosen
Somewhat reflects the
genre of jazz chosen
Does not reflect the
genre of jazz chosen
Is not jazz.
Recording
Singing can be heard,
text is clear and easy
to understand.
Singing can be heard,
and or text is
somewhat clear and
easy to understand.
Singing is hard to hear
and or text is somewhat
clear and easy to
understand
Singing cannot be
heard.
Effort
The recording and
write ups show effort
and an understanding
of how Jazz music is
created.
The recording and or
the write ups show
some effort and
understanding of how
jazz music is created.
The recording or write
ups show effort some
understanding of how
jazz music is created.
The recording or
write up neither
show effort nor
understanding of
how jazz music is
created.
Heading
Genre
Heading is neat and
full name is on the
right hand corner with
date and period.
The genre is correctly
labeled with correct
dates and musical
characteristics are
explained within the
write ups.
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Jazz Unit Google Slide
1. Choose a jazz musician from the approved list for your study. (See me for list)
1. Two people cannot do the same musician; they are first come first serve.
2. Complete the required questions below and include this information in your
presentation.
PLEASE TYPE THESE ANSWERS ON A WORD DOCUMENT (12pt. Arial font)
a. Birth and Death (if musician is still alive put that on the presentation), as well as
where.
b. What genre of jazz this musician is most known for.
c. What instrument(s) the musician plays and which one(s) are they are most
famous for playing?
d. YouTube links to music the artist is most popular for performing.
e. Their importance in Jazz history.
f. At least, 1 Fun Fact.
3. You will be creating a power point or keynote slideshow to showcase your musician.
The following list will help you create your slide show.
1. Include an opening title slide, and include individual title slides(s) for the sub categories.
As well as a Source slide at the end with at least 3 different sources (NO WIKIPEDIA).
2. Make sure you include all of the required facts from the worksheet!
3. Use at least 1 picture in each of your slides
4. Organize your slideshow so that it flows well.
5. Use transitions, music, and animation in your slideshow to make it visually exciting!
Be creative!
Your Google Slide will be evaluated using the criteria found on the other side of this page.
Please refer to it often as you work on your project!
Jazz Google Slide Rubric
Above Standard 5
Rubric and
Typed
Questions
Meets Standard 4
Student turned in the
typed completed
questions and the rubric.
Approaching Standard 3
Below Standard 2
Student was missing either
the typed questions or the
rubric
Student did not
complete the typed
questions, and or
the rubric
Save format not
correct.
File is saved:
Save Format
Lastname_JazzProject_Period_Date
Opening
Slide
Opening slide includes a
large heading with the
Musician's name, and if
any, their nickname in the
subtitle.
1-2 items are
missing from the
opening slide.
2 or more items are
missing from the opening
slide
Opening slide not
present.
Slide
Headings
Slide includes headings
for each category, and are
neatly organized.
some headings are
included, lacks
some organization.
Only a few headings are
included, lacks greatly in
organization
Headings are not
present in slide
All questions are
answered in the slides
and include at least 1
picture per slide.
Some questions are
answered in the
slides and include
at least 1 picture
per slide
Only a few questions are
answered in the slides and
or not all slides have a
picture.
Majority of the
questions were not
answered and or no
slides have pictures.
Lists and pictures
some of the musical
instruments the
musician is famous
for.
Lists some of the musical
instruments the musician
is famous for and no
pictures are used.
No instruments and
pictures are listed.
Musical examples
are highlighted and
described. 1-2
items are missing
Musical examples are
highlighted and described.
2 or more items are
missing.
Musical examples
are not highlighted.
Organized and easy
to follow.
Somewhat organized.
Lacks organization.
1-2 Grammar or spelling
errors.
2-4 Grammar or
spelling errors.
4-6 Grammar or Spelling
errors.
7 or more Grammar
or spelling errors.
At least 3 Sources are
listed on the last slide.
2 Sources are listed
on the last slide.
1 Source is listed on the
last slide.
No items are
sourced on the last
slide.
Musician
Facts
Musical
Instruments
Musical
Examples
Organization
& Visual
Appeal
Grammar &
Spelling
Sources
Lists and pictures all of
the musical instruments
the musician is famous
for.
Musical examples are
highlighted and described.
Including the following:
Lyrics and Meaning,
YouTube Video, and the
year performed.
Organized and easy to
follow, interesting, and
visually exciting including
transitions, music, and
animation.
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