English II (on-level): Song of My School Day

Sound and song is an important part of our novel, The Pearl, as you could tell from chapter one. Much like Kino, you will make a “soundtrack” of the different parts of your school day, from start to finish. The steps for this project are outlined as follows:

1. Think of songs that you could relate with the 8 periods of your school day:

- 1st period
- 2nd period
- 3rd period
- 4th period
- 5th period
- 6th period
- 7th period
- 8th period

2. On a clean sheet of notebook paper, write at least 5 sentences explaining your choices in songs, and why you hear them at those particular times. **Include the song title and artist.

Ex: Track 8 (When school lets out): The Good Life, Kanye West
I chose this song because it is very upbeat. It talks about how good life really is, even when there are tough times and haters trying to put you down. When Kanye West says “And if they hate, then let ‘em hate, and watch the money pile up,” it reminds me that I have to look after myself, and in the end my efforts will pay off. The mood of the song matches my mood when the bell rings at 4:22. It makes me happy again, after a boring day of classes.

3. Print out the lyrics to all of the songs you choose, and highlight the parts you talk about in your explanation.

** Important: Your songs must be SCHOOL APPROPRIATE. It may be hard to find a song without an occasional curse word, BUT your song cannot talk EXPLICITLY about anything. Just remember, I can hold you responsible for anything you turn in and write.**

Not having a computer is not an excuse. There is a brand new library on Webb Chapel that you can use.

EXTRA CREDIT: Burn a CD with your 8 songs on it! (worth 20 points)

Projects are worth 20% of your grade. This project is due Tuesday, May. 22nd. You may, of course, turn it in earlier, if you would like. If you have questions on anything, I suggest you talk with me before or after school to clear everything up.