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3 OBJECTIVES: Introduction to Lyric-Writing Introduction to Johnny Mercer Comprehension of Literary Devices(e.g. rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, etc.) Crafting Personal Lyrics Understanding Copyright INTRODUCTION TO LYRIC-WRITING Empower Students: Ability to write a song Lyricist/Composer Definitions Introduction to Johnny Mercer ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Play Song PAGE 30 What is the Message? Review Understanding of Lyrics Circle the Rhymes Add l Writing Tricks: Alliteration, Onomatopoeia Brainstorm Song Ideas (e.g. Positive Advice) Workshop 1 WRITING THE SONG If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it? SHARING COPYRIGHT
4 Believe in yourself. It ll help your health. It s ok to make a mistake. Just not like kissing a snake. Never give up. Not even if it is from drinking from a cup. Don t be shy. Instead say hi. Natalija 2013, age 8 Dream Big It s a sunny day and I ll dream big today! We are playin outside in the green grass! You better keep your head up or else, or else.jeepers CREEPERS will get you! He has wings and big sharp teeth! But don t believe in him. He s FAKE KIDS! Follow the path! Surf the world! Be yourself! Do what you want with your life. I m going to be a MISSIONARY! I ll surf the world and ride waves on story days! Breanna 2014, 8 years old Ode to the Sky! Todays all about the dreams So don t tell me sky s the limit. Don t tell me that cause man walked on the moon. So follow your dreams, shoot for the stars. If you tumble and fall, get right back up. Don t back off because you re scared. So shoot for the stars. Don t tell me you can t do it Don t tell me that please. Tell me the positives Because that is music for my ears So don t back off, shoot for the stars. If you stumble and fall get right back up. So find yourself, follow your heart, and shoot for the sky. So breathe the positive, and exhale the negative. Emily, 2013, age 10 Inspired by Accentuate the Positive
5 OBJECTIVES: Understanding of Collaboration Exploration of Mood of Song Comprehension of Syllabication Crafting Personal Lyrics INTRODUCTION TO BLUES IN THE NIGHT Collaboration Play Song PAGE 9 What is the message? Happy song/sad song? Why? Workshop 2 GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE MELODY Call and Repeat-Sing/Speak in Rhythm the first 4 lines Syllabic Breakdown Review Onomatopoeia (opportunity in 4 th line of song) Brainstorm Song Ideas (e.g. Things that make us sad) WRITING THE SONG Using Syllabic Structure SHARING COPYRIGHT
6 6-I hate being bullied. 6-It hurts peoples feelings. 6-I hate being bullied. 1 OW! Silvina, 2014, age 8 6-I hate carrot muffins. 6-They taste so disgusting. 6-I hate carrot muffins. 1-Ew! 6-I don t wanna eat them. 6-They do not taste lovely. 6-Cause if I just eat them. 1-Barf! 6-Do not make me eat them. 5-I m gonna hate you. 5-Don t even force me. 5-OR I will force you!!! Aria, 2014, age 8 6-My parents are divorced. 6-It makes me really sad. 6-My parents are divorced. 1-Wah! 6-They argued very much. 6-They cussed at each other. 6-So they separated. 1-Stop! 6-I want them together. 5-But it doesn t work. 5-I hate this feeling. 5-I hate this feeling. Tiffany, 2013, age 9 Inspired by Blues in the Night
7 OBJECTIVES: Comprehension of Specificity Review of Literary Device (Rhyme) Crafting Personal Lyrics INTRODUCTION TO HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Specificity with lyrics Play Song PAGE 12 Investigate areas of specificity in song Circle the Rhymes APPLYING LYRICS TO TODAY Brainstorm identifiable specific people, places, things from this decade. PAGE 17 Brainstorm Song Ideas: Hooray for (e.g. Locations, School Name, Holiday s, Special Events, etc.) Workshop 3 WRITING THE SONG Hooray for. If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it? SHARING COPYRIGHT
8 Hooray for L.A. Hooray for L.A. People buy iphones and would talk on the phone all day if they could. Teenagers trying to act cool, and saying OMG, and BRB. Hooray for L.A. Where the sun always shines, And business men in a bind. Inspired by Hooray for Hollywood Hooray for L.A. The children playing games, doing homework, and playing in the sun even when it s winter. Hooray for L.A. Irene, 2014, age 8
9 OBJECTIVES: Comprehension of Literary Devices (Imagery, Metaphors, Simile) Crafting Personal Lyrics INTRODUCTION TO MOON RIVER Introduce and Define Imagery, Metaphors, Simile Play Song PAGE 10 What is the message? Circle the rhymes and identify the imagery used. Workshop 4 WRITING THE SONG Brainstorm their dreams/wishes for the future. Using their five senses describe their dream. CHALLENGE: Create a song title using two images (similar to Moon River). Write a song about their dreams for the future using literary devices. If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it? SHARING COPYRIGHT
10 Author I think what I write, I think over night. Once I make a book, I want it to look right. I will think day and night, smell the smell of the night, hear the sound of the pencil write, see the sight of me write! Eric, 2013, age 9 You shine like the moon and you smile like the sun. You giggle like the sun that shimmers in the sky. Never give up like Johnny Mercer. Try your best. Break a leg! Paul, 2013, age 9 Inspired by Moon River Beach Shells Jump in the water, see the shells twinkling In the night. Smell the salty waves. Need a vacation at the beach. Hear those seagulls Golden sand. Feel the Warm water as I admire Those beach shells! Gailee, 2013, age 9 Midnight Happiness This night with my cousins Getting a bit of some muffins That my grandma and aunt made In the kitchen hey! Don t forget the coffee. It goes great on this holiday. Staying up till midnight And finally sleep tight And wake up with some bright sunlight. Jocelyn, 2013, age 9
11 OBJECTIVES: Introduction of Song Structure (VERSE/CHORUS) Storytelling through Lyric-Writing Crafting Personal Lyrics INTRODUCTION OF SONG STRUCTURE Define Verse/Chorus/Stanza Song Structure: AABA, ABAB, etc. STORYTELLING Review Story Structure: Beg/Middle/End, Problem, & Solution How to Turn Story Into Song: Beg, Chorus, Middle Chorus, End, Chorus x2 Workshop WRITING THE SONG: CLASSROOM COLLABORATION Create the Story CHALLENGE: Using Rhyme and/or Other Literary Devices SHARING COPYRIGHT
12 OBJECTIVES: Program Assessment Collecting Lyrics for the Johnny Mercer Foundation TEACHER & STUDENT SURVEYS Qualitative and Quantitative Feedback REPLICATING LYRICS Students should re-write favorite lyrics to submit to The Johnny Mercer Foundation. Copyright. MEDIA SUBMISSIONS Video/Media Releases from students including photographs/video/recordings to be submitted to The Johnny Mercer Foundation. SUBMIT
13 For Teachers
14 For Students
15 Quantitative Feedback
16 Quantitative Feedback
17 Teacher Qualitative Feedback
18 Student Quantitative Feedback
19 Student Qualitative Feedback
20 English & Spanish English & Spanish
21 OBJECTIVES: Make it Your Own! Additional lessons can be created around exercises found in the ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Activity Guide. Have Fun and Make the Lesson Your Own! Set Students Up For Success.
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For educators who are looking to extend the Accentuate the Positive: Guide to Lyric Writing for Kids programming, The Johnny Mercer Foundation is pleased to provide four additional lesson plans. These
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