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GOALS FOR WEEK 5
By the end of this week, you will:
  1. Continue to discuss metaphors of love in pop music.
  2. Analyze songs by Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, Colbie Caillat, and Fitz and the Tantrums.
  3. Start to plan for your midterm presentation.
MONDAY
No class

TUESDAY
-Share homework songs
-Discuss Midterm Presentations
-Info about Barenaked Ladies and Better Than Ezra
-Analyze "Odds Are" and "Crazy Lucky"


HOMEWORK

-Watch this music video by John Mayer and complete the worksheet to explain what the central extended metaphor is in this song.
-Pick your presentation song and let me know in class on Thursday or by email.

WEDNESDAY
No class

THURSDAY
-Discuss homework
-Info about Colbie Caillat and Fitz and the Tantrums
-Analyze "Gold Mine" and "Fool's Gold"


HOMEWORK
-Pick a song that uses a metaphor about love to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Bring the completed form on Tuesday.



FRIDAY
No class
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