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Grade Level Grades 6-8
Resource Type Lesson Plan
Standards Alignment
State-specific

About This Lesson

Access Free Lesson Plan Here: Song Study: Xiuhtezcatl’s “Broken”

In this lesson, students listen to and analyze the song “Broken” by Xiuhtezcatl, then create their own art project to share their feelings about the future of the planet.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students listen to the song “Broken,” do a close reading of the lyrics, and reflect on the meaning of the song.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students watch a video and read a short autobiographical statement to learn more about the artist and activist, Xiuhtezcatl.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create their own art project to share their emotions about the future of the planet.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to explore and analyze a climate activist’s song and lyrics.
  • Students will be able to learn about the role of music in social movements such as the climate movement.
  • Students will be able to create and share their own art project to reflect their emotions and inspire positive change.

This lesson is aligned to Oregon standards.

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Song Study_ Xiuhtezcatl’s “Broken” - SubjectToClimate - SML.pdf

Lesson Plan
April 25, 2023
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Standards

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats, and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats and evaluate the motives behind its presentation.
Examine the historic and current contributions and relevance of indigenous cultures.
Explain and analyze the historical context of key people, cultures, products, events, and ideas over time including the examination of different perspectives from indigenous people, ethnic and religious groups, and other traditionally marginalized groups throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Evaluate the impact of the intersectionality of what constitutes identity including, including but not limited to, gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, physical and mental disability, and class on the living histories and experiences of peoples, groups, and events.

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