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LESSON 3 SUBJECT AND TITLE

Explore the power of titles in conveying human experiences and emotions in songs. Practice creating catchy titles that resonate with your chosen topics. Homework involves recording catchy titles heard throughout the day.

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LESSON 3 SUBJECT AND TITLE

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  1. LESSON 3 • SUBJECT AND TITLE

  2. FREE WRITE • Remember…. • Don’t worry! • Keep your pen and pencil moving for the whole five minutes.

  3. BRAINSTORM • Human experience - actions, thoughts, or feelings that many people can relate to. • In your journal, write down as many common human experiences as you can in one minute. • Ready… set…. GO! • .

  4. Compare answers… • You have twominutes to compare lists with your group. • Circle anything on your list that you have in common with another group member’s list.

  5. ACTIVITY • List the following items in your journal: • The first random memory that comes to mind. • Three things that you think about a lot. • Three objects or ideas that are important to you. • The first two happy memories that come to your mind. • The first two sad memories that come to your mind. • The first funny memory that comes to your mind.

  6. Activity • Song titles often come from things heard in daily life. • Titles may include the subject of the song. (Beyoncé, “Single Ladies")Other titles may not convey the complete subject. (Katy Perry,"Roar”) • Can you think of more examples like these?

  7. “The House That Built Me” • After reading the title, what do you think the song will be about? • What does the phrase “the house that built me” mean? • Is it a phrase that the songwriters likely made up, or is it a phrase that they likely heard somewhere and then wrote a song about?

  8. LISTEN • As you listen, think about: • How is the title used in the song? • What makes the title catchy? • What is the relationship between the title, the hook, and the chorus? Written by Tom Douglas and Miranda Lambert Performed by Miranda Lambert

  9. REFLECTION • Let’s practice. • Look at the list of topics you created • and pick three to use for practice. • Try to write a title that corresponds with each of the topics you pick. Remember, a title can be a word or a phrase. • Don’t be afraid to let your mind wander! • Pick one that you think could sound catchy as a hook.

  10. HOMEWORK • Journal Entry • Titles can come from anywhere! For the rest of the school day and tonight when you go home, use your journal to record anything catchy you hear. • Write down as many titles as you can. • You will share your favorite titles with the class tomorrow.

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