Commercial Jingle

Tenth graders explore how drama is used in media advertising. They brainstorm ideas related to media and advertising. They examine ads in small groups to deconstruct the ads' effectiveness. They discuss quotes about advertising and write...

Middle schoolers will sing the praises of this music program. The resource, designed as an overview for music instructors, is loaded with ideas, activities, and links. Not a sour note in the packet. 

The Jets and the Sharks are back! As you watch the film version of West Side Story, use this viewing guide to help keep your class on track and analyze important plot events. Each song's lyrics are presented here, along with a set of...

Students identify commercialism from media and compare and contrast the benefits and disadvantages of television. In this technology and society lesson plan, students view and discuss a film on the effects of television in Bhutan....

Explore concepts of audience, purpose and symbols in this lesson from Media Smarts that asks students to consider all the functions of music. Through a series of discussions and activities, your class will brainstorm possible functions...

In this advertising worksheet, students learn about food advertisements, including jingles, images, products, animation and more. They then complete the 3 activities in which they create their own product, spokes-character and jingle.

Students study the effects of advertising on the music industry.

Seventh graders develop their own company and design a product. They perform research & development activities and marketing activities. They film a commercial about their product, and have it reviewed by their peers.

Sixth graders work together to create a new product idea. The actual product package should be designed and created, as well as a script written for the package. Each group presents their new product to the class.

Students listen to music and the different messages it sends and then they make a theme song for a campaign. In this theme song lesson plan, students learn about propaganda and the importance of music.