The Perks of Being a Wallflower Lesson Plan

Make a Mix Tape (Part I)

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will be able to: apply critical/analytical thinking to music; explore literary themes through another artistic/cultural lens; write about music and themselves.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.9-10.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.9-10.10

Structure:

In Part 2, Charlie makes a special themed mix tape for Patrick. In this activity, students will make their own themed mix tape (or a Spotify or iTunes playlist). These tapes or playlists should include at least 10 and as many as 20 songs. Students may choose their own theme/title for the tape or playlist, but each tape/playlist must include songs...