1. 4/ 26/ 2017
In your journals, write down a list of topics that are commonly presented in songs. For example, work and love are often highlighted in songs.

2. Theme vs Motif Theme: Motif: the “universal truth” shown in a text
a symbolic idea presented in the text

3. CD Project
In groups of 3, you will create a CD based off of the theme and motif presented in a song.

4. Instructions After you are in your groups, pick a song.
Read the song’s lyrics in your groups.
Analyze the song’s lyrics and identify one of its motifs and its theme
Create a CD for the song based off of its theme and motif.

5. For the CD, you will need…
A cover that represents the theme
An analysis of your song’s theme and motif on the inside cover
A CD design that represents your song’s motif.