Deepening Literary Connections through Musical Explorations/ Extensions Seth French
University of Arkansas
Tim Duggan’s M.A.S.T.E.R. Framework › › › › › ›
Mnemonics Adaptations Settings Themes Explorations/Extensions Recital
How many songs in movies can you think of? › › › › › › › › › ›
Fortunate Son - Forrest Gump Put on Your Sunday Clothes - WALL.E Meet Me in St. Louie Oklahoma Where’s My Mind - Fight Club Get Your Head in the Game - HSM The Boys Are Back - HSM2 I Love You, You Love Me - Barney Let It Go - Frozen End of Slumdog Song
Raise your hand if you... › Play a musical instrument › Like to sing (privately counts) › Consider yourself a “musical” person (i.e. listen to music often, have favorite musical artist(s), etc.) Everyone needs to be in groups of 3-4 people.
One-Word Song Descriptions
For each song you hear, write one word that characterizes the song’s mood.
Group Discussion Instructions:
Select one song from what we just listened to and discuss what musical elements of the song contributed to the description you gave it.
Example:
The slow tempo and light piano made it seem sad.
Making your own MUSICAL EXPLORATIONS/ EXTENSIONS
Which will you focus on?
Scene
Character
Interaction(s)
Follow these steps What is the mood?
What musical elements?
Parody or Original?
What part will you contribute to the group?
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