Then, in one well-developed paragraph, use the r. a.c. e. method to respond to the following prompt:

what allusion is found in the lyrics below? how does this allusion impact the meaning of the song? use evidence from the song to support your answer.

“caged bird” by alicia keys

[verse 1]
right now, i feel like a bird
caged without a key
everyone comes to stare at me
with so much joy and reverie
they don't know how i feel inside
through my smile, i cry
they don't know what they're doing to me
keeping me from flying
that's why i say

[pre-chorus]
i know why the caged bird sings
only joy comes from song
she's so rare and beautiful to others
why not just set her free?

[chorus]
so she can fly, fly, fly
spreading her wings and her song
let her
fly, fly fly
for the whole world to see

[outro]
she's like caged bird
fly, fly
ooh, just let her fly
just let her fly
just let her fly
spread the wings
spread the beauty

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rubric
allusion constructed response
allusion constructed response
criteria ratings pts
this criterion is linked to a learning outcome my response demonstrates the ability to determine an allusion of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text
32.0 to > 23.0 pts
distinguished
gives sufficient evidence of the ability to determine an allusion of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
23.0 to > 12.0 pts
proficient
gives evidence of the ability to determine an allusion of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
12.0 to > 5.0 pts
developing
gives limited evidence of the ability to determine an allusion of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
5.0 to > 0 pts
beginning
does not give evidence of the ability to determine an allusion of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
32.0 pts
this criterion is linked to a learning outcome my response clearly connects the allusion to the meaning of the song.
32.0 to > 28.0 pts
distinguished
the allusion explained clearly and connections to the meaning of the song are clearly made.
28.0 to > 12.0 pts
proficient
the allusion is explained and connections to the meaning of the song are made.
12.0 to > 5.0 pts
developing
the allusion is explained in part and connections to the meaning of the song are somewhat made.
5.0 to > 0 pts
beginning
the allusion is not explained clearly and/or is not connected to the meaning of the song.
32.0 pts
this criterion is linked to a learning outcome my response clearly introduces and concludes its ideas.
24.0 to > 15.0 pts
distinguished
the response has a clear introduction and conclusion that adequately start and end the response.
15.0 to > 8.0 pts
proficient
the response has attempted to provide a clear start and end.
8.0 to > 0.0 pts
developing
the response is missing either a clear introduction or a clear conclusion.
0.0 pts
beginning
the response does not have an introduction or a conclusion.
24.0 pts
this criterion is linked to a learning outcome my response has a clarity of writing- spelling, grammar, sentence structure (i have proofread/spell-checked).
12.0 to > 9.0 pts
distinguished
there are no errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. the rules of the english language have been followed with mastery.
9.0 to > 6.0 pts
proficient
there are almost no errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. the rules of the english language have been followed.
6.0 to > 3.0 pts
developing
there are a few errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. the errors may impede the reader's understanding.
3.0 to > 0 pts
beginning
there are many errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. the errors distract the reader and impede understanding.
12.0 pts