This is America

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English

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11th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RI. 9-10.9, RI.11-12.9, RL.11-12.2

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Lyndsey Hess

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6 Slides • 2 Questions

This is American Music

Matching music with text.

Theme

The central message that the author wants you to learn about or know. It is typically a broad idea about life. They are usually not stated, but should be inferred.

Common Themes in Literature

Love conquers all
Good vs. Evil
Coming of Age
Power and Corruption
Survival
Courage and Heroism
Prejudice

Open Ended

Based on what we have read so far, what themes or ideas do you see in They Called Us Enemy? For example, a theme may be "the disintegration of The American Dream."

Type response here

Tone

How an author feels about a subject. Tone is what your are TOLD.

Here are some common examples of tone in literature

Poll

Can these themes and tones also be found in songs and music?

Yes

Today we will examine how music makes a theme or sets a tone.

As we listen to and follow along to the following songs, note lyrics that stick out to you, musical qualities and themes you pick up on.

This is American Music

Matching music with text.

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