Protest Song Project - Give Them A Push!
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
Points
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Knowledge
Missing many elements of the song requirements, vague and/or general information about songs and context
Some elements of the lyrics, artists and structure are discussed well but others are missing or vague
Basic information on the songs are covered but the structure of the songs is limited and messages vague or missing
Includes lyrics, artist, and year the song was written, song structure, message of song
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Application
The songs are located in a very general setting which could be from almost anywhere or from a variety of time periods.
Context is evident but weak and issues are very general. May be unbalanced in coverage.
Songs are linked to local, national or global issues or explain the context of the song
Relates the songs to specific local, national or global issues and explains well the context of the song
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Analysis of song lyrics and identifies issues
Does not address lyrics or identify the issues as common themes.
Addresses lyrics or identifies the issues as common themes on cursory level with few or general examples
Addresses lyrics and identifies issues as common themes with few specific examples or lyrics.
Supports opinions with specific lyrics/examples
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Evaluation
Does not address the effectiveness of the songs as an effective for of protest emotionally or intellectually
Unbalanced discussion of the songs as an effective form of protest emotionally and intellectually
Unclear or weak evaluation of songs as an effective form of protest emotionally and intellectually
Clear and direct evaluation of songs are an effective form of protest- emotionally and intellectually
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Mechanics
Poor spelling. Missing many items. Incomplete. Items out of place. Inadequate or inappropriate vocabulary and format.
Satisfactory. Spelling unsure. Weak vocabulary and format.
Good. Most spelling OK. Legible. Orderly. Color. Acceptable vocabulary and format.
Everything is accurate. Spelling and grammar correct. Legible. Orderly. Color. Appropriate vocabulary and format.
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