These lessons are more in the line of something I might use for a Music Therapy session.
Lesson #1
Context: Everyone has a favorite place or spot to go. These spots have a safe and we feel very comfortable in them. This songs talks of some of the things that are in his favorite room.
Discuss:
- Listen to the song and list the various items that are in the song.
- Discuss any items that aren't known.
- Who is in the garage with him?
- How does he feel in the garage?
- Why does he think his songs are stupid?
- What items would you want in your room?
- Who would you let into your room?
- How big would your space be?
Activity :
Have the students draw, describe, or otherwise create a representation of what their safe would be. Have them identify who else would be in the room with them and why they are there.
Lesson #2
Context: We all have times that we think about from our past. Sometimes it is something that is personal. Sometimes it is a national or global event that triggers these memories.
Discuss:
- Listen/view each of the videos
- What are each of the songs talking about?
- Who are each of the songs talking about?
- What is an event that happened to you in the past that made you feel good?
- Describe the feelings around the event.
Activity:
Through the next week, keep a journal of any little thing that happens that makes you feel happy or good.
I will admit I heard this on the McDonalds commercial while my wife had the TV on.
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2 years ago
Hi, Bjorn.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to comment on your assignment using Weezer's "In The Garage." From your lesson plan, I wasn't sure whether the students would be discussing the questions in pairs, small groups, or as a class.
Usually, I try to go with the think/write/pair/share format for something like this. Otherwise, it is too easy for some kids to not do much at all, while the usual suspects dominate the group conversation.
Since this song is about kids who normally keep quiet, I think it is important to let them have their own shot at answering the questions in writing. That could also be the assessment piece they turn in at the end of the hour (probably just participation points, though), and the activity could be homework.
Also, I like the question you pose about "items that aren't known" and "who is with him" in the garage. This gives the Marvel Comics nerds in the class a chance to flex a little.
Finally, this song always reminded me of the old Beach Boys tune, "In My Room." You could also have the kids look that up for a compare/contrast exercise, but make sure you provide a link. If they just do a search they could end up with a very different song with the same title by ICP.