Name: _______________________

Date submitted: ___________

Date due:__________________

RUSSIAN HISTORY SONG PROJECT

TASK:

Using your knowledge of Russian history and additional research, you will [individually or
with a partner] create words to a song melody of your choice. Your words must describe
Russia during the time period of the Romanov Dynasty and illustrate the theme of
autocracy as well as its effect on the Russian population.
Special Instructions:
a. There must be a total of 36 lines to your song.
b. The Chorus will only count for lines one time, even if it is repeated several times
c. Must be typed on Word and uploaded to your webpage [set up as described below].
d. Create a mini-page under Unit II: Russia tab and title it Russia a history of absolute
rule
i. Identify the Melody [ex. Sung to the tune of ___________.]
ii. Add the song as a link on you webpage would be a plus!
iii. Be sure to change your picture on this page to one that illustrates the topic.
iv. You are required to have a minimum of two additional visuals on this page.
v. You are required to have a minimum of two additional visuals on this page.

Rubric

Song
Project

Exemplary

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Limited

25
More than 36
required lyric
lines; student
took assignment
seriously and
selected an
appropriate
melody; all
additional
requirements
were met;
pictures placed on
mini-page to
accompany
project.

24-23
36 required
song lyric lines
are included;
All other
requirements
are met;
student also
made the minipage more
aesthetic by
adding
pictures.

20-22
At least 30 song
lyric lines are
included; all
other
requirements
are met.

18-19
At least 25 song
lyrics are
included;
student was not
set up as
instructed

15-17
Student did 2420 lyric lines;
minimal work on
the project;
selected a melody
that was not very
challenging.:

Total
points
Earned:

Comments:

Ex: Three Blind

Mice.
Webpage setup
issues.

Very Limited
14-0
Student did not
take assignment
seriously;
Less than 20
lines; webpage
not set up as
directed.

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