Tuesday, September 25, 2018

1. Review the "Wall" brochures, slides, or articles.

Look for:

A. A variety of sentence lengths
B. Complete sentences
C. Proper spelling
D. Interesting visuals - not too many, but enough to illustrate key points.
E. Readable font
F. Information about five or more of the following points

  • How to get there.
  • History of the area
  • Interesting geographical features.
  • Things to see and do
  • Possible dangers
  • Museums and historical archives
  • Modes of travel around
  • Industry
  • Where and what to eat
  • Special events
  • Temperature and climate
  • Best times to visit
  • Price/expenses
Would you go to this wall? Explain. If yes, why? If no, why not? 

Revise and be ready to share on Thursday. Post in CANVAS by the beginning of class. If you created a brochure, feel free to print and share with each table. 

Visual = 80 points
Presentation = 20 points
Total = 100 points

The Power of Music! 

Quick Write - in-class. Discuss first. 

Respond - what is your favorite musical selection or type of music? What associations do you have when you hear the music or type? How do you feel when your "favorite" tune is played? 

or

Take a look at your play-list on your phone. What do the titles/types say about you?  (Have a bit of fun with this.)

Homework: Read this article. List the top 10 key points from the article. (20 points)https://psychcentral.com/lib/music-how-it-impacts-your-brain-emotions/


In Class - Group Work: Take a look around YouTube and the Internet and create a list at least 10  war songs - this is a table activity.

As a group, study the lyrics. Pick one to study and share.



  • Select one song to share. Post the lyrics. (10 points) For example, in the Revolutionary War, "Yankee Doodle" was a very popular song. During the Civil War, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was a favorite. During the Viet Nam war, many popular songs on the radio became the anthems of the war. 
  • Be ready to play or share the song.
  • Identify the war/time period/location of when the song was popular. (Post) 30 points) Feel free to create a brief PowerPoint or Prezi show of 3-5 slides. (Not all battles are fought with guns, airplanes, arrows, or tanks.) 
  • Share the message. (Post and be prepared to share in class on Tuesday.) (10 points) Everybody must say something!
What is the message about war or battles? What is the tone of the message? 


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