Common The People4 Pt 1 110307
Transcript of Common The People4 Pt 1 110307
In this lesson you will learn:
To use words that create “movies” for the reader; your words will enhance the overall
meaning of your writing.
PrefaceTo enjoy the media clips that are part
of this assignment, you will need Windows Media Player. Mac users may experience difficulties with parts of this
presentation.
Pre-Assessment
Before we get started, please take a minute to answer the following questions. Please write your answers in the text box below.
Pre-assessment
In the text box below, write:
“Pre-assessment,” the question number and your answer. EXAMPLE???
1. Do you listen to music for the way the music sounds, for the words, or both?
(Pre-assessment, con’t)
2. How does a video help or hurt a song?
3. Give an example of a song that you LOVED when you saw the video.
4. What is another example that you HATED when you saw it.
Words and Imagery
Part I
Why are lyrics important? They paint a picture of what’s
happening.
They reveal the artist’s message.
What are other reasons why lyrics are important?
Words
There are lots of reasons why words are important. Without words, we would draw
pictures and grunt like cavemen.
Phrases that paint picturesRead these descriptions. One of them might make
you hungry.
1. Pizza.
2. Pepperoni and pineapple pizza.
Can you see a difference?
(Painting Pictures con’t)3. Pepperoni and pineapple pizza, with hot, melty cheese, extra sauce, and a tall, cold,icy soda.
4. (Your description here) pizza.
How did the description make you crave pizza? Describe it in the text box below. Take 2 minutes.
The Artist: Common Song: “The People”
The Artist: Common Song: “The People”
Read the first verse and chorus lyrics to “The People.”
This is a challenging song to read and understand. Don’t worry about every word. Try to get a general idea of what the song is about.
I’m all ears Listen to the song and read the words
at the same time.
Elements to consider: style, content of lyrics, themes, imagery, connections, rhythm, repetitions, etc.
Pair workWith a partner, talk about the questions
and answers. Write your answers in the text box below.
1. Who is the singer? Is he in love? His he talking about his Nike shoes?
2. What is the song about?
(Pair Work, con’t)
3. How do you know that’s what the song means?
4. How does the artist tell his story? What words convey meaning?
What do you think it means? Draw a picture, explain or tell how it connects to you.
Example: Quote: This is street radio, for unsung
heroes. Ridin in they regal, tryin' to stay
legal
In the text box below the Powerpoint, write what YOU think this line from the song
means.
One possible interpretation Example: Quote: This is
street radio, for unsung heroes. Ridin in they regal, tryin' to
stay legal
Music for real people
Everyday unnoticed
heroes
Cruising and staying
out of trouble
Quote and what it might mean
Quote 1:
And the struggles of the brothas and the folks With
lovers under dope, experiment to discover
hopes; Scuffle for notes, the rougher I wrote, times was harder. Went from rocky
starter to a voice of a martyr.
Life is really hard
People sometimes do
things to escape
He started off bad, but
now wants to be
remembered for
something good
What do you think it means? Draw a picture, explain or tell how it connects
to you.
Quote 2: Why white folks focus on dogs
and yoga While people on the low end tryin’ to ball and get
over.
In the text box below the Powerpoint, write what YOU think this line from
the song means.
A possible interpretationQuote 2: Why white folks focus on dogs and yoga While people on the low end tryin’ to ball and get over.
Why do white people have it so easy and it’s so difficult for everybody else?
End of Part I
Take the quiz before continuing to Part II.