IB History of the Americas
Your Collaborative Group Creativity Challenge is as follows:
1. You will write a song, poem, or rap about any aspect (event, historical figure, etc.) of the American Civil War.
2. You will videotape your group project.
3.You will be graded on:
* Lyrics
*Creativity
* Historical Accuracy & Appropriateness
* Audience Response to your piece.
Rubric:
Needs Improvement2 / Work in Progress
3 / Quality Work
4 / High Quality
5
Lyrics
Do the words address the details of your topic? / The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. / Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. / Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. / There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Creativity / The group could have been more creative visually, lyrically, musically, etc. / Some aspects of the project display student creativity in their creation and/or display. / Several aspects of the project display student creativity in their creation and/or display. / Exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.
Historical Accuracy & Appropriateness / Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or appropriate. / Most of the historical information was accurate and appropriate. / Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and appropriate. / All historical information appeared to be accurate and appropriate.
Audience Response
How your audience reacted to the piece. / Song has little or no impact on the audience. / Audience memberstap foot, smile occasionally and nod to the rhythm. / Audience members are fully engaged! You have a greater understanding of the topic because of the song. / It's a potential hit song. Audience members have a strong positive reaction to the song. They want to listen to it again and again.
20 Possible Points:
Total: