1) Copy the lyrics into your NoteOne and then listen to the ‘Whispers in the Dark’ by Mumford & Son, answering the following questions: Which lyric sticks in your head? Highlight it yellow. Which words or passages do you consider to be the most important ones? Highlight them red. What is the message of the song? What does it tell you about God?

To explore songs which can give us inspiration. Focus Question: How am I inspired by powerful words? Unit Title: The Power of Words Learning Intention: To explore songs which can give us inspiration. Success Criteria: To complete a higher level thinking task relating to the topic. NT Words About God Last Lesson Other Words About God This Lesson Inspirational Words Next Lesson

Words About God Songs are one way we can express ourselves creatively. Some people believe it is easier to express the mystery of God in poetry or lyrics. What do you think: Is it possible for a song to express ideas about God if the song-writer believes God does not exist? Give reasons.

2) Copy Creed’s lyrics into your OneNote, then listen to their song ‘My sacrifices’, answering the following questions: Which lyric sticks in your head? Highlight it yellow. Which words or passages do you consider to be the most important ones? Highlight them red. What is the message of the song? What does it tell you about God?

3) Copy U2’s lyrics into your OneNote, listen to their song ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’, then answer the following questions: Which words or passages do you consider to be the most important ones? Highlight them red. What is the message of the song? Who is the song about?

5) Which song’s message do you most relate to? Explain your answer. 4) What are the similarities and differences between the Creed and U2 songs? Make notes about the similarities and differences. Similarities Differences Creed: U2: 5) Which song’s message do you most relate to? Explain your answer.

Discuss: Why would artists refer to God in their songs? Look back at all the songs we have discussed and write down the three most powerful words from each song. Discuss: Why would artists refer to God in their songs? What other song can you find which makes reference to God? Copy and paste the band/ singer and the song into your OneNote. Explain how it refers to God. Examine your chosen song in more detail and do the following: Which lyric sticks in your head? Highlight it yellow. Which words or passages do you consider to be the most important ones? Highlight them red. What is the message of the song? If you would be a song writer trying to include your belief system into your songs, what would you need to consider (do or not do)? Read the ‘7 Biblical Reasons Why Singing Matters’. Would you agree or disagree with the reasoning. Explain your answer. Choose your own tasks based on your confidence on the topic! Tip: Work at your own pace, this is not a race!