1. “CONTEMPORARY SONG TITLE” Artist Name Your Name Sample/Presentation PPT Framework: Available for Download: http://www.middletownhs.org/ http://www.middletownhs.org/

2. Introduction Technically you do not need an introduction slide… this is just to remind you to have an introduction What is the song you picked? Genre? What is the song generally about? Preview the main points of your presentation

3. Form How is the song structured? How many lines? How many stanzas? Does it rhyme? Does it have a set rhythm meter? (what is traditional vs. free verse)

4. Speaker Describe the speaker. How would you describe the voice in the song? Age/Gender/Characteristics? Experiences? Situation?

5. Sound Devices What sound devices are in the song? Rhyme (what types)—give example(s) from song Repetition—give example from song Alliteration?—give example from song Assonance?—give example from song Consonance?—give example from song Note: your selected song might not have all these.

6. Word Choice Imagery – What senses are appealed to in the song? – Give examples from the song Figurative Language – Simile? give example from song – Metaphor? give example from song – Personification? give example from song – Exaggeration? give example from song Note: your selected song may not have all these.

7. Theme What is the central idea of your song? LOVE, HATE, FRIENDSHIP, DREAMS, etc. What is the message that the audience gets about that central idea from the song? (sentence form)

8. Conclusion Summarize your main points—give a brief review of the song possibly?

9. Tips for Success: Practice—make sure you have three sections (intro, body, conclusion)—make sure PPT works—if not, have a back up plan (slide print out) Support your answers with quotes from song Volume, Eye Contact, Posture Professional Dress Do not forget to submit your written responses