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Uplifting Playlist Creation

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Lesson Plan

Uplifting Playlist Creation

Promote emotional expression

In this lesson, students will create a playlist of songs that uplift and inspire them. Each student will share a track with the class, discussing why it resonates with them and listening together. This lesson promotes emotional expression through music, enhances listening skills, and builds a sense of community. It helps students articulate their feelings and understand the impact of music on emotions.

Audience

Grades 9-12

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Promote emotional expression

Materials

Paper and pens, Audio playback device, Discussion Questions, and Playlist Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the lesson's objective: creating a playlist of uplifting songs.
  • Explain the importance of music in expressing emotions and building community.
  • Briefly outline the activities for the session.

Step 2

Playlist Creation

10 mins

  • Distribute the Playlist Worksheet to each student.
  • Instruct students to think of songs that uplift and inspire them.
  • Ask them to write down the title and artist of each song, along with a brief note on why it resonates with them.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 mins

  • Invite students to share one song from their playlist with the class.
  • Play a short clip of each song using the audio playback device.
  • Encourage students to discuss why they chose the song and how it makes them feel.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion using the prepared questions.
  • Reflect on how music can influence emotions and foster a sense of community.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring music as a tool for emotional expression.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a class discussion on the impact of music on emotions and community building.

How does music influence your emotions?

Encourage students to think about specific instances where music has changed their mood or helped them process emotions.







Why do you think music is a powerful tool for building community?

Guide students to consider how shared musical experiences can create bonds and understanding among people.







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Worksheet

Playlist Worksheet

This worksheet helps students organize their thoughts and prepare to share their chosen songs with the class.

List the title and artist of a song that uplifts you.








Why does this song resonate with you?








How does this song make you feel when you listen to it?








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