HRMS Chorus

CHORUS PROJECT WRITING RUBRIC

 

CATEGORY

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Needs Improvement

Chorus

Goals

Project aligns perfectly with student’s musical growth in Chorus

Project aligns with one of student’s personal goals in Chorus

Project somewhat aligns with one of student’s goals in chorus but does not significantly promote musical growth

Project aligns only with student’s personal interests but is not viable toward musical goals and growth   

Supporting Details

Each paragraph contains 2 or 3 details that support the topic.

Each paragraph contains at least 2 details that support the topic.

Each paragraph contains at least 1 detail that supports the topic.

Paragraphs do not contain details that support the topic.

Music

Vocabulary

Music words and phrases are used that bring the topic alive and are used accurately.

Music words and phrases are used that bring the topic alive and they may not always be used accurately.

Music terminology is used clearly to communicate ideas but there is a lack of variety.

Does not use music terminology in the project

Grammar & Spelling

There are no errors in grammar or spelling.

There are few errors in grammar or spelling but they don’t affect meaning.

There are few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

There are many errors in grammar or spelling that make the project difficult to understand.

Number of Sources

Uses a number of different sources to support the findings of the project

Uses at least three sources to support the findings

Uses at least two different sources to support the findings

Uses only one source to give information for the entire project

Presentation

The presentation is well constructed and the presenter is enthusiastic and well prepared for the audience

The presenter is well prepared but lacks some enthusiasm during the presentation

The presenter is enthusiastic about the project but did not accurately prepare for the presentation

The presenter is not prepared for the presentation and does not show enough interest on his/her project