1. (Performed by John Mayer)
“SAY WHAT YOU
NEED TO SAY”
(Performed by John Mayer)
Inferring Meaning

2. BEFORE LISTENING: What do you know about John Meyer?

3. The song you are about to listen
WHILE LISTENING:
The song you are about to listen
was written for a film.

4. WHILE LISTENING: Watch the video of the song and
guess what the film is about.

5. (Things you would like to do before you die.)
AFTER LISTENING:
Write a “Bucket List”.
(Things you would like to do before you die.)

6. Note:
John Mayer, the author, was asked to write this song for the film “Bucket List”.

7. In the film, Carter and Edward meet
Note:
In the film, Carter and Edward meet
in the hospital after both have been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

8. After hearing he has less than a year, Carter makes a Bucket List.
Note:
After hearing he has less than a year, Carter makes a Bucket List.

9. Note: Edward, a billionaire, offers to finance the list and they go
on an around-the-world vacation.