Category
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4 – Excellent
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3 – Good
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2 – Developing
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1 – Needs Improvement
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Structure (Verses & Chorus)
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Song has 2–3+ clear verses and a memorable chorus that repeats. Strong flow like a real song.
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Song has verses and a chorus, but one part may be short or uneven.
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Song shows some attempt at verses/chorus, but they are incomplete or confusing.
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Song does not clearly have verses and a chorus.
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Positive Message
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Lyrics share a very positive, uplifting theme that inspires others.
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Lyrics include a positive message but it could be stronger/clearer.
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Lyrics have a partly positive idea, but message is weak or mixed.
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Lyrics do not show a positive message.
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Creativity & Word Choice
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Very creative, descriptive language; lyrics are original and easy to imagine being sung.
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Some creative ideas and word choice, though a few lines are plain/repetitive
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Limited creativity; word choice is simple and not very original.
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Very little creativity; lyrics feel copied or unfinished.
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Audience Appeal (School Spirit/Fit for Rallies)
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Lyrics would work great for school rallies, games, or assemblies; catchy and fun.
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Lyrics could be used at school events but may need small adjustments.
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Lyrics are okay but not very exciting for a school setting.
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Lyrics do not fit school events or are not appealing.
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Effort & Completeness
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Song is fully developed, polished, and clearly shows effort.
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Song is mostly complete; shows good effort.
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Song is partly complete or rushed; some effort shown.
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Song is incomplete or shows little effort.
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