CATEGORY

Outstanding (A range)

Above Average (B range)

Average (C range)

Developing (D-F range_

Song selection -25 points

The song selected was carefully chosen and is appropriate for the time frame and the project.

The song portrays a historical event but was not specfically written to do so.

The song has little relevance to a historical event.

The song has no relevance to any historical event outlined in the project.

Connection to History-35 points

You go above and beyond to connect the song to various historical events.You are able to describe the song in terms of a historical movement.

A connection is made between the song and history.

A loose connection is made to a historical event. It is not convincing.

There is no connection made.

Written Paragraph-25 points

The paper that you write is pure quality. In addition, you portray that you fully understand the connection to the song and the historical event.

The paragraph is well written but the reader is not convinced of the analysis connecting the historical event to the song.

Poor quality paper. Not enough information to connect the song to the timeframe in history.

No paper is passed in.

Presentation to class-15 points

Outstanding. Well rehearsed and you are confident with the information you present. Enthusiasm!

Good presentation, but not much enthusiasm.

Not taking your presentation seriously. Laughing, and / or not focusing on your presentation.

Presentation does not portray your understanding of the project. Or no presentation was given.