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Tag Archives: middle school
“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers – Song Review
Song: “Three Little Birds” (mp3) by Bob Marley and the Wailers on the albums, Exodus (CD), or, Legend (CD). Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. The speaker tells of waking up to find three birds perched on his doorstep. He personifies them … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom-Safe Music, Education
Tagged bob marley, dance, elementary school, high school, hope, junior high, middle school, music, optimism, reggae, upbeat
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Classroom-Safe Music
I have collected over one hundred songs to play in my classroom. I also ask students each year to make requests and then carefully listed to the lyrics, so I can tell if the topic and the words in the … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom-Safe Music, Education
Tagged elementary school, high school, junior high, middle school, music
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“I am the Highway” by Audioslave – Song Review
Song: “I am the Highway” (mp3) by Audioslave on the self-titled album, Audioslave (CD). Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. The speaker tells of being taken for granted and getting away from it. Theme: Relationships. Recommended Age: Any. Most appealing to middle … Continue reading
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Tagged 2002, high school, junior high, lyrics, middle school, music, rage against the machine, relationships, rock, safe, soundgarden, theme, topic
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