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I saw 10 in the paper vs. plastic thread...
Teach them some skills for choosing a topic--The song I like might not be one that I could say anything about; I'd have an easier time writing aboout 'Good Luck Charm' because I could say something about sexism in the 1950s or 'Viva Las Vegas' because I could write about advertising and gambling and organized crime.
I'll be teaching a 4th/5th combo this year.
Veronica
I would say that would probably rule out "a little less conversation" as it was mainly the post-humus remix that was a hit, unless you want to use both versions to make it more accessible original(you tube) remix(youtube)
Then you also run into whether you want "rockabilly" Elvis , "Hollywood" Elvis, or "Vegas(fat)" Elvis. I like rockabilly Elvis, myself, By YMMV :p
I'm leaning towards "Blue Suede Shoes". I can see kids enjoying that.
Veronica
... but do you want to read umpteen papers about the same song?
It's for a daily writing prompt - it's practice. I won't read them all. They'll share with partners or in a group, or I'll have volunteers read them aloud.Quote:
Originally Posted by NbyNW
Teachers don't grade everything you know. It's like sports - you have practices and then you have the games.
Veronica
That sounds like a wonderful exercise! I wish more people had that kind of opportunity develop critiquing skills in a setting that is hopefully constructive and safe.
Daily writing is the best!
For 5th grade my daughter had a terrific teacher who assigned daily writing, and it was really useful for the kids. A group of snooty parents ganged up on her (the teacher) and complained that she wasn't correcting the papers. As former writing teachers, Brewer and I rallied to her defense, and she stuck to her guns, but she gave up on daily journal writing the following year.
Minus Teddy Bear your list is mine! I love Kentucky Rain, my favorite. But in the Ghetto is a seriously close second and it seems unfair to call Suspicious Minds 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredwina