Workshop+4

WHEN MUSIC OFFENDS-Part of the reasons America is America is because of the freedoms we enjoy, like listening to the type of music we like. Not what other people think we should be listening to. What happens when Music Offends??

1. Anchor video. Connect and respond questions in class. Post one comment about your first impression of this workshop in the [|discussion group] above.Make sure your response is written correctly and contains NO grammatical errors!!!!!! .Dont forget to bring in your typed song lyrics to class tomorrow 11/17/10! You must choose songs that are appropriate for school discussion. Rap and Hip Hop does not work the best,and neither does a song that has the same lyrics repeated over and over.

2. Rockin Vocabulary-This workshop the words all have to do with freedoms and music in America! Be sure to keep your vocab study guide updated DAILY. Go to the following link to [|practice] your vocab skills! Username flashes,password is vocab.Flashcards can be found under PAST SETS.

3. MTV Unplugged Listen Up! Write a letter the Editor discussing your opinion about the music choices for Homecoming or MORP. Were they your favorites? Were you offended? What types of changes should be made, if any? Be specific. Your letter is due in class. If you did not attend Homecoming or MORP, write about the music played at an event that you attended recently or some that you heard on MTV.Due Friday November 19! See me if you have questions!If you have trouble printing, you may email your letter to me by 7am ONLY if you have printing trouble!!!!!! carnahan.courtney@willardschools.org

4. The Day the Music Died Can schools really ban music?Does music determine the stlyes of dancing? Research the topic and find 2 sources to print out and bring to class. You MAY NOT use wikipedia as a source! Make sure you read the information and that you do not just choose the first thing that pops up on the search!!! Your sources need to be relevent to YOU and this class regarding music being banned in schools and appropriate dancing styles! Be sure your sources are identified!!We will be discussing this controversial topic AND refining our summary skills at the same time. Do not rely on the first source you see!!!

5. Rockers,Rappers, and Freedom of Speech! Can our government stop the music? Read about the Parents Music Resource Center. Be prepared to discuss the actions of this group and support whether you would become a member of this group or not. Be sure you know what the PMRC is and what their mission is! Write it down!!!!!!