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Name ____________________________________ Period _____ Due Date ________THAT’S MY SONGAssignmentAnd as I hung up the phone it occurred to me he’d grown up just like me, my boy was just like me . . . Harry ChapinObjectives: Upon completion of this assignment, students will be able to:Identify their favorite song lyricInterpret the meaning of a songAnalyze a personal relationship to a songIdentify occupations related to the sale of musicCreate a newsletterInstructions: Working as a group, you will first create a poem by arranging each individual’s favorite song lyric. This new poem will be presented and recited to the class. Individually, you will research the many facets that go into the creation and sale of music today. Finally, you will be creating a newsletter to tell others about your song. To successfully complete this assignment, follow the coaching rubric below.Coaching Rubric:Identify and record your favorite song lyric on paperGroup creation of new poem using your lyricsName the artist and song writerExamine the meaning or background of the songIdentify a personal connection you have to the songIdentify five occupations and the role they play in the sale of your songCreate a one page newsletter about your song“THAT’S MY SONG” SCORING RUBRICQUALITY(3)STANDARD(2)ACCEPTABLE(1)NOTACCEPTABLEBASICS x 1Identify Favorite Song LyricArtist & SongwriterGroup Presentation of poemTotal/ 9WRITING COMPONENTS x 2Evidence of ResearchIdentifies Song MeaningIdentifies Personal ConnectionIdentifies Occupations & Their RoleTotal/ 24NEWSLETTERX 2Minimum Four Stories with HeadlinesMinimum Four IllustrationsOriginality & CreativityGrammar, Punctuation & SpellingTotal/ 24CATS IN THE CRADLELyrics by Harry ChapinI've long since retired, my son's moved awayI called him up just the other dayI said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the timeYou see my new job's a hassle and kids have the fluBut it's sure nice talking to you, DadIt's been sure nice talking to you"And as I hung up the phone it occurred to meHe'd grown up just like meMy boy was just like meAnd the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoonLittle boy blue and the man on the moonWhen you comin' home son?I don't know when, but we'll get together then sonYou know we'll have a good time then ................
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