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Do you know a song that tells a violent story? Think about this for a minute; then turn and share with your shoulder partner. Can’t think of a song? How about a movie or tv show? You and your partner turn and discuss with two other students in a group of four.
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Students can identify the BALLAD genre.Students can identify rhyme patterns, point of view,
and count meter.Students can write a narrative song with beginning, middle, end; characters, setting, conflict, climax and
resolution.Students appreciate diverse cultures within the
USA.Students connect history, current affairs, and music.
Analyze and Compose a Murder Ballad
Tell two things you know about bluegrass music.
Complete a K/W/L chart or Cornell Note graphic organizer using the DVD.
What is Bluegrass Music?
Do you know a song that tells a violent story? Think about this for a minute; then turn and share with your shoulder partner.
Can’t think of a song? How about a movie or tv show?
You and your partner turn and discuss with two other students in a group of four.
Think, Pair and Share
Ballads are narrative songs that tell a story. A Murder Ballad …
Broadside songs – printed and soldBallads – passed orallyLike the news story, the song tells:
Murder Ballads
Like a fiction story, the song has:Beginning, middle, and endSetting, characters, conflict, climax, and
resolutionPoint of view and strong words are the spice!
And don’t forget about the music…
Murder Ballads
Imported from Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland, England
Often have the victim’s family involved in justice or revenge
Lost the supernatural element in the USA
The Gosport Tragedy and Pretty PollyOxford Girl – Wexford Girl - Knoxville Girl
History
Listen to the story in the song.Who? Where? What? How?Why? When?
Find the rhyme scheme.Count the meter.
Omie Wise, traditionalArtist: Doc Watson, folksinger
Omie Wise, Trad. Artist: Doc WatsonWho?Who tells it? P.O. V.Where?
What?
How?
Why?
When?
Rhyme Scheme?Meter?
Frankie & Johnny, Trad. Artist: J. Rodgers
Who?Who tells it? P.O. V.Where?
What?
How?
Why?
When?
Rhyme Scheme?Meter?
COLLECT!
Banks of the Ohio Trad.. Artist: Bill MonroeWho?Who tells it? P.O. V.Where?
What?
How?
Why?
When?
Rhyme Scheme?Meter?
Collect
Goodbye, Earl By Dennis Linde. Dixie ChicksWho?Who tells it? P.O. V.Where?
What?
How?
Why?
When?
Rhyme Scheme?Meter?
Compare 2 songsusing a Double Bubble Map
Find a murder story that you want to use to write a song.
It it’s one you remember, or see on TV, write down as many details and facts as you can and bring them.
Be sure who, what, when, where and some how are in your story. Why is great too!
Example story: a girl found in a dumpster…Lisa; Tempe, Az., selling papers, apartment. From the mother’s point of view
HOMEWORK
Students can identify the BALLAD genre.Students can identify rhyme patterns, point of view,
and count meter.Students can write a narrative song with beginning, middle, end; characters, setting, conflict, climax and
resolution.Students appreciate diverse cultures within the
USA.Students connect history, current affairs, and music.
Analyze and Compose a Murder Ballad
Lesson 2
Find a murder news story that you want to use to write a song.
It it’s one you remember, or see on TV, write down as many details and facts as you can and bring them.
Be sure who, what, when, where and some how are in your story. Why is great too!
HOMEWORK
Share your story with a shoulder or behind partner.
If you don’t have a story, we have some. Come find a story.
Do you want to write alone or co-write with someone? IF you want to write with someone, get together and decide which story to use.
Think, Pair and Share
My Song by ____________________________Who?Who tells it? P.O. V.Where?
What?
How?
Why?
When?
Rhyme Scheme?Meter?
Collect
1. What’s the point of view; i.e. who tells the story and sings the song? 10 points
2. Write a draft of two verses with 4 lines each. 20 points
3. Add another verse or chorus. 10 points4. Tell a murder story with facts. 20 points5. Now try a repeating rhyme pattern. What is it? 10
pts.6. Count your syllables. Try for a rough meter pattern.
How many syllables is each line? 10 pts.7. Use strong words, descriptive details, and emotions.
10 pts.8. Don’t forget Title and Author! 10 points
FINISH NOW OR FOR HOMEWORK. Project Grade.
My Murder Ballad
‘Til Death – Joe DiffieBible by the Bed – Cadillac SkyWho Showed Who – Del McCouryPretty Polly, Knoxville Girl, Tom Dooley -
Traditional
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