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- 7th - 12th
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Students use the music of Bruce Springsteen to learn literature techniques. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students explore what messages lyrics give to their listeners. They use music from Tony Bennett and the Backstreet Boys. 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 »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students compare two recordings of Tony Bennett's music. 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 »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the meaning of genre, and specifically investigate the musical genre of grunge. They view and discuss photos, watch the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," answer discussion questions, and paraphrase the lyrics to a Pearl Jam song. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of freedom of speech as it applies to music. They watch and discuss the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," participate in a class discussion about free speech, conduct research, and conduct a debate. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the connection with music as a personal journal to life. They understand the way in which music afffects listeners and creators emotionally. They explore elements of music through critical listening and a lyrical analysis of a work by the Dixie Chicks. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore an important moment in the course of American History through critical listening. Students analyze the lyrics of one work by the Dixie Chicks. Students have a better understanding of the way music can mirror social events and become storytelling devices in the future. Full Review »

