This one I use with this lesson.
Rhythm Performance Assignment:
Students are to:
- Work with partner, each have his/her own paper, write same rhythms as partner
- Decide what your words will be
- Write rhythms to match words
- Practice
Here is an example I show the kids to get them ready for the assignment:
Here's a simple rubric I use.
Written assessment recognizing notes & rests
Here are other assessments I've used in the past.