Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand some of the harder words in Taylor Swift's songs and use them in sentences confidently.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Taylor Swift song lyrics, dictionary, notebook, pen
Prep: Familiarize yourself with some Taylor Swift songs and lyrics.
Activities
1. Lyric Exploration: Choose a Taylor Swift song and write down 5 unfamiliar words. Look up their meanings and use them in sentences.
2. Vocabulary Parade: Create flashcards with challenging words from Taylor Swift's songs. Act out the word for others to guess.
3. Song Analysis: Pick a Taylor Swift song and analyze the lyrics. Identify metaphors, similes, and other literary devices used.
Talking Points
- What is a metaphor? Well, it's when we say something is something else to show a similarity. Like when Taylor Swift sings, "We're dancing round the kitchen in the refrigerator light." She's not really in the refrigerator, she's just describing the scene in a fun way.
- Can you explain what a simile is? It's when we compare two things using "like" or "as." For example, when Taylor Swift sings, "You're like my mirror, staring back at me." She's saying the person reflects her emotions like a mirror.
- What does the word "eloquent" mean? It means speaking or writing in a fluent or persuasive manner. Taylor Swift's lyrics are often eloquent because they express her feelings so beautifully.
- Have you heard the word "nostalgia" before? It's a feeling of longing for the past. When Taylor Swift sings about her childhood or old memories, she's often invoking a sense of nostalgia.
- Do you know what "resilient" means? It means being able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions. Taylor Swift is often praised for her resilience in the face of challenges.