*Song+as+Poetry+Assignment*


 * Song as Poetry **

This is a classroom presentation assignment for our poetry unit that we are starting. It will give you the chance to be creative by showing music as a form of poetry. In the end, you will give a presentation about a song of your choice and explain the meaning to the rest of the class. This will be a 3 to 5 minute presentation where you can simply speak to your classmates about the song you chose. Feel free to use any visuals that you may want. If you need help picking a song, getting the song, or printing out the lyrics let me know. If you need to use the computer at school at any time for this project, you may do so during Recess and/or Read Aloud.

Step 1 due **Feb. 22nd**: Choose a song; I need to accept your song choice. Once your choice has been accepted, you will print out the lyrics

Step 2 due **Feb. 26th:** Write down the background of the song/Hand in Lyrics to me
 * The title and songwriter
 * When it was recorded
 * A summary of what the song is about

Step 3 due **March 5th**: Explain why you chose this particular song
 * Why do you love this song?
 * Why do you think the song is a good example of poetry?

Step 4 due **March 12th**: Take a look at the song as poetry and write up your observations
 * What important poetry elements can be seen within the song
 * Write down examples where you see rhythm, imagery, unusual words, metaphor, or simile – You need to give examples of at least 3 of these elements in your

Step 5 due **March 15th-19th** : Print out lyrics for me to make copies and be ready to present to the class…I will make a schedule of presentation times as the date approaches.
 * We will pass out the copies of the lyrics to the class
 * Listen to the song
 * Then, you will give us background information, poetic elements, and why you chose this song

We are a fourth grade class and whatever you choose must be appropriate. In no way do I want a song about violence, adult topics, or with any profanity (curse words). I will need to give you the OK that your song is appropriate before we can move on.
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