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Lesson Listings: Blues Songs
Overview | Part One + Two | Demonstration Example | Reflection Write | Students'
Publication
Write a reflection
about your Blues song.
- Explain the story's theme and why the ironic twist is believable. Use a quote from
the song as support theme.
- Choose one of the symbolic images used and explain how its meaning enhances the theme of
the song. Use a quote from the song as support.
- Relate the above parts to personal experiences or common situations by which the
audience can identify with the song's theme.
- Length: Open, but includes: Introduction paragraph with an engaging opening, two or more
body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph that mirrors the introduction.
- Outline, rough draft with revision notations (30% changes), and a clean copy.
Evaluation is based on:
- (x1) Paper structure correctly used (engaging opening and closing, paragraphing).
- (x1) Details (layered and experiences) used to explain both parts of the reflection.
- (x2) Ability to clearly express self regarding how the symbolic image represents the
theme in an important way, how the audience can identify with the theme, and why the
ironic twist is believable.
Suggestions:
--Always keep the evaluation requirements in mind.
--When using song quotes, use quotation marks "".
--Outline and Revision notes are important. While not part of the evaluation,
without them, points are deducted. They can only help organize your thoughts and
craft a better piece.
--Read out loud with someone to catch awkwardness in phrasing. Listen for areas that
need more explanation. Crisper reading makes a better piece.
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