Wednesday 17 September 2014

Poetry unit



Poetry Y7/8

Lesson 2
WALT: Discuss what lyrics are and the purpose of lyrics in music


Things to think about and discuss as a class.
Record your ideas in your literacy books.

  • What are lyrics?
  • Why do people write lyrics for songs?
  • Do all songs have lyrics?
  • What do lyrics add to a piece of music?
  • How can lyrics affect people?
  • Do we know really famous lyrics?
  • Does anyone have favourite lyrics?


Listen to one (or more) of the following songs, or any other song that creates mood and emotions through fabulous lyrics.

John Lennon – Imagine (MP3 On Dropbox)

Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (MP3 On Dropbox)

Bob Marley – Redemption Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjYFm7m6Xo

U2 – Wild Horses (MP3 On Dropbox)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_dkfAj3wo0

Procol Haren – Whiter Shade of Pale

Don McLean – Vincent  

The Verb Pipe – Freshman

Regina Spektor – Fidelity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2EI5bGsPY

Jimi Hendrix – All Along the Watchtower


Discuss with a buddy and then share your thoughts and ideas with your class

  • What emotions is the artist trying to convey?
  • How important were the lyrics to the song?
  • What is the artist’s message?
  • Do lyrics share any features with poetry? Which ones?
  • Are the lyrics different to poetry?
  • What do you like/dislike about the lyrics?

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