Prompt #4 - Music as a Catalyst for Change

Music stirs us to act, feel, and think.  In class we discussed how music can have a social, political, and personal impact.  

1.    Post a song on your blog that you feel had an impact or inspired people to action or feeling.  The impact can be personal, as long as the song resonated with you in some way.

2.   Then, post your interpretation of the song and why it is important to you using at least 3 words from the Academic Word List we went over in class (such as: theme, commentary, implicit, interpret, ideological, and vehicle.)  Indicate the words in bold or by underlining them.

  

3.   Comment on three other people's blogs.  I encourage you to explore everyone's songs, however, because I am sure they are going to be inspiring to experience and share!  You may also post more than one song on your blog.  Here is one of my favorite songs.  The lyrics are taken from a famous essay — written in 1997 by Mary Schmich, a columnist with the Chicago Tribune.  Enjoy!