Empire Rhyme Rubric
Empire of Rhyme
Ancient Rome Rap & Poem Rubric
Artist(s) Name(s)
Period
Date
Friday, May 1st
Project Requirements
- • Min. 10 lines of lyrics.
- • Min. 10 vocab terms included.
- • Terms underlined/highlighted.
The "Golden Rules"
- • No vulgarity/double meanings.
- • Positive tone only (no negatives).
- • Presentation required for 3.5 or 4.
| Criteria | 4 Exemplary | 3 Proficient | 2 Developing | 1 Beginning |
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| Historical Accuracy | | | | |
Accuracy & Depth
| Detailed explanation of Roman events; shows deep understanding of context. | Accurately describes events/people; goes beyond just stating facts. | States facts but lacks explanation of significance/learning. | Historical inaccuracies or very limited content coverage. |
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Vocab Usage
10 Terms & Marked
| Uses 10+ terms correctly and creatively. All terms highlighted. | Uses exactly 10 terms correctly. Terms underlined/highlighted. | Uses 7-9 terms or fails to underline/highlight in lyrics. | Fewer than 7 terms or terms used incorrectly. |
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Structure/Rhythm
10+ Lines & Couplets
| Strong, consistent beat/refrain and complex rhyme scheme. | 10+ lines with clear rhymes and steady rhythm throughout. | Fewer than 10 lines or inconsistent rhyme/rhythm. | No rhyme and lacks rhythm or steady beat. |
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Presentation
Performance Element
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Required for 4
Exceptional delivery with music/visuals; high creativity. | Presentation is solid and clear.
(No Performance = Max Score 3)
| Presentation lacks prep or clear delivery. | Declined to present or share recording. |
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Professionalism
Rules & Etiquette
| Tone is highly respectful; lyrics are perfectly clean. | Lyrics follow all rules; no negatives or vulgarity. | One instance of negative tone or borderline language. | Vulgarity, double meanings, or offensive content. |
Teacher Feedback
Final Score
/4 Score out of 4
SPQR • The Senate and People of Rome • Project Deadline: May 1st
