Garage Band Ostinato Project: Grading Rubric

Descriptor
Developed four ostinato patterns; Contrast in texture and rhythm

5Advanced
Student was able to create four contrasting ostinato patterns. Each ostinato is identifiable and different in texture and rhythm.

4Proficient
Student was able to create four ostinato patterns. Each ostinato has a contrasting texture and rhythm.

3Complete
Student was able to create four ostinato patterns. Student was able to create one solid texture but could improve on creating contrasting textures/rhythms.

2Developing
Student struggled to create four contrasting ostinato patterns. Could improve much on creating contrasting textures/rhythms.

1Incomplete
Student was not able to create four contrasting ostinato patterns. Needs to work on creating contrasting textures/rhythms.

Total

Comments:

Parts consistent with chosen beat/tempo Rhythmic Accuracy

Student was able to develop a consistently steady time signature. Each ostinato pattern is rhythmically accurate throughout the piece and follows a steady tempo.

Student was able to develop a consistently steady time signature. Each ostinato pattern is consistent with an overall beat.

Student was able to develop a steady time signature. Ostinato patterns may need to be more contrasting and more consistent with an overall beat.

Student struggled to develop a steady time signature. The ostinato patterns may not be contrasting and the overall beat lacks consistency.

Student was not able to develop a consistently steady time signature. The ostinato patterns are not contrasting and are lacking consistency with an overall beat.

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Written Assignment: Grammar/Spelling Form

Student was able to create a cohesive written summary of their project. Grammar and spelling is proficient and the assignment is typed and formed into separate paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear idea.

Student was able to create a cohesive written summary of their project. Grammar and spelling is consistent. The assignment is typed and there are separate paragraphs.

Student was able to create a written summary of their project. Grammar and spelling is mostly consistent. The assignment is typed but the paragraphs need to have clear ideas and organization.

Student struggled to create a cohesive written summary of their project. Grammar and spelling is inconsistent. The assignment is not typed and lacks clear ideas in each paragraph. (See additional comments)

Student struggled to create a written summary of their project. Grammar and spelling is inconsistent. The assignment is not typed and lacks organization. (See additional comments)

Comments:

Completing the assignment on time.

Student was able to complete the assignment on time.

Student was able to complete the assignment on time after working on it outside of class time.

Student struggled to complete the assignment on time. A couple elements in the assignment were missing (see additional comments).

Student struggled to complete the assignment on time. Key elements in the assignment were missing (see additional comments)

Student did not complete the assignment on time. The majority of the elements were missing (see additional comments)

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