GOALS FOR WEEK 1
By the end of this week, you will:
By the end of this week, you will:
- Understand the goals and requirements of this course.
- Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
- Understand some of the features common to popular music.
- Learn special words and terms needed to discuss music and poetry.
- Discuss what "individualism" means and how it is important to American culture.
- Analyze songs by Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift, and Sara Bareilles.
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MONDAY
NO CLASS |
TUESDAY
-Welcome presentation -Review syllabus -Analyze "Me, Too" by Meghan Trainor HOMEWORK -Listen to "Me, Too" again and sing along to the words! Do you understand all the lyrics? Bring any questions to class on Thursday. |
WEDNESDAY
NO CLASS |
THURSDAY
-Discussion of special music and poetry terms -Analyze "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift and "Brave" by Sara Bareilles. -Info about Swift and Bareilles HOMEWORK -Pick a song by an English-speaking pop artist of your choice to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Try to find a song that shows confidence or individualism! Bring a printed copy of the completed form on Tuesday to turn in. |
FRIDAY
NO CLASS |