Song Project

As you saw in the handout that went home yesterday, we have an end of the year project that I introduced.  I am attaching the letter here for your reference at home as well.

Thank you for your support!

Shared Reading Project

I’ve heard countless requests for shared reading songs over the past few weeks. Well, here’s your chance to choose the song!  Yeah! Here’s what you need to do:

Finding a Song

1. Choose a song that has appropriate language AND content for school
2. Get the lyrics for your song (using the internet is the easiest way). Some lyric sites you might want to try are www.azlyrics.com and www.lyrics.com
3. Copy and paste the lyrics into a word document so that you can control how big the font will be. Email me your lyrics as an attachment.
4. Review the words/meaning with your mom or dad and have them fill out the form on the bottom portion of this paper. Cut on the dotted line and attach the form to your lyrics with a staple or paper clip.
5. Turn in your signed form by Monday, May 9th.

Presentation

1. On the day of your presentation you will need to turn in an annotated version of your lyrics (the entire song) on paper to me.
2. You will be assigned a day to present (sometime between May 12 – May 27)
3. You will read your lyrics to the class from the Promethean.
4. Pick one stanza to read line by line and give your own interpretation (like we have been doing in class).
5. Next, I want you to discuss what YOU think the whole song means (what is the overall theme). For example, when I presented “New Shoes” we decided that the theme was “changing your attitude can change your life.” Create a “Theme poster” like we’ve done for all of our songs (the ones that are posted in the front of the room).
6. Lastly, you may choose to play your song for the class. This is OPTIONAL. You may bring in a CD or your I-Pod for that one day. I will provide the docking station for I-Pods if you should chose that option.