January 8-12, 2018

Welcome Falcons!
     I hope you all are enjoying your holidays.  I know that there's always something to do, but I must say that those are the experiences that help us become better.  It's important that we always try our best to give it our 100% at all times.
     I must remind you that each and everyone of  you is extremely intelligent, so there is no reason why you all should struggle with the Song Writing Battle.  Many times I've seen or even heard some of you sing.  It would definitely be great to see what you can create on your own as opposed to singing another artist's song. This is just to challenge your brain a little more.  I have no doubt that you all will do absolutely amazing.  Every single one of you has the potential, so give it all you've got.
     I am posting the Song Writer's Battle Rubric.  I promise you that if there is effort in it, you will be fine.  Remain focused and you will do Fantastic!
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez
    Please keep in mind that the lyrics MUST be inspirational, motivational, and positive.  I know that every single one of you can do this.  Please do not make it more difficult than what it is.

Purpose: 20 pts Your song has a clear purpose to it, and it fits with its topic or title	Exceeds (20 pts) The song has clear purpose and is exciting to listen to.	Meets (15 pts) Your song has a clear purpose.	Approaches (10 pts) Your song MIGHT fit its title or topic if you really thought about it; however, it’s still unclear.	Falls Far Below (5 pts) Your Purpose is unclear, song doesn’t seem to have any focus or topic.
Tempo/Melody 20 pts The speed, the tune of the song	Exceeds The melody and rhythm were perfectly performed.  Student’s can clap along to a steady beat.	Meets Tempo and rhythm are consistent.  The melody is mostly smooth and clear.	Approaches Tempo and rhythm are sometimes unclear or slow down and speed up.  The melody is apparent in some places but unclear in others.	Falls Far Below The song is choppy with an unnatural mix of tempo.  The melody of the song is unclear.
Lyrics 20 pts A set of words, phrases or sounds that make up a song.	Exceeds The lyrics are meaningful to the artists, flow with the melody and connect to the overall song.	Meets Chorus is complete with at least four lines to it, and two verses are completed.	Approaches Chorus is mostly complete, one verse might be finished.	Falls Far Below Song has one or no verses and chorus is only a line or two.
Audience response 20 pts How the audience/your peers react to your song.	Exceeds You have a huge hit on your hands.  Students laugh out loud, dance, wave their hands in the air, and really are enjoying your song.  Students may even request your song.	Meets The overall group interact with the song with body movement, laughter, talk or dance.  Many comments follow the playing of the song.	Approaches Some peers may tap their foot, smile occasionally, and nod at the rhythm.  They make a few comment but not many.	Falls Far Below Song has little or no impact on your peers.  They sit and listen quietly, but have little to say about it.