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- 9th - 12th
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Students see that storytelling is writing and sharing an engaging story. Storytelling is something that is personal, individual. They explain that in journalism, the journalist must know the audience and capture the attention of the audience. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to the music of Wyclef Jean to explore reggae. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students watch a video with Wyclef Jean. They identify lawful uses of copyrighted materials and explain the interrelated roles of composer, lyricist, publisher, performer, agent, and record company. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students compare two recordings of Tony Bennett's music. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students use different folk songs to learn chords and other musical elements. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use recordings of Wyclef Jean's music to study and explore different styles and techniques. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students respond to Mourning Dove's Coyote Stories by discovering Native American storytelling. They create a traditional lodge and write their own stories. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze the meaning of songs, how its music complements the lyrics, and how the meaning can evolve over time. They make a compelling presentation of a favorite song lyric and find inspiring sources for new songs in the newspaper. They explore using other songs as inspiration for new ones. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate an evaluation of how the culture of a time period influences storytelling narratives by comparing Adeline's story to the plot summary of Cinderella and Anne Sexton's poem Cinderella. They write a poem which reworks a traditional fairy-tale in order to express their emotions. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students in groups select a human rights issues and create a presentation that examines it through art, storytelling, poetry, or acting. The lesson helps students use different modalities of learning. Student personal expression of ideas is encouraged. Full Review »

