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True Spin: Music

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Upper graders take a critical look at art criticism, music, and politics. They watch one segment of "True Spin," produced by VH1 music television and then discuss myths that relate to art and music. Several modern songs are analyzed based on misconceptions or myths used to interpret the songs, and the truths behind their meaning.

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9th - 11th
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