War+on+Terror+-+Alex+-+June+7th

-US HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC
By: Alex Lee Theme: War on Terror Date: 6/7/11

1. Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning (Alan Jackson) 2. Where is the Love (Black-Eyed Peas) 3. 21 Guns (Greenday)
 * Songs to Play:**


 * 2 Creations:**
 * Music Video of "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning"
 * Interview of Greenday

- Candies to Wake People Up - Music Video for Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning - Interview of Greenday - Keynote
 * Preparation Check List**

Start of with Bellwork Question: Where were YOU on Sept. 11? Discuss Answers (4 Min) Now discuss the significance of Sept.11 and the consequent War on Terror. Talk about President Bush's stance on situation.
 * Attention Grabbing Intro:**

Discuss the Artist (3 Min) Talk about how his views might manifest into the music. (3 Min) Listen to the Song (5 Min) Go through the lyrics anything special people want to point out (3 Min) Discuss some of the key phrases in the song. (5 Min) - Meaning of Song. - Initial Reaction to Sept. 11 - Pro-American Spirit / Patriotism "Did you shout out in anger In fear for your neighbor Or did you just sit down and cry"
 * First Song: Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning (Alan Jackson) [Original Creation Music Video]**
 * (What the Audience Should Get Out of This)**
 * Key Phrases:**

"Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages Speak with some stranger on the street Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow Go out and buy you a gun**"**

Discuss the Artist (3 Min) Talk about how his views might manifest into the music. (3 Min) Listen to the Song (5 Min) Go through the lyrics anything special people want to point out (3 Min) Discuss some of the key phrases in the song. (5 Min) - Meaning of Song. - Initial Reaction to Sept. 11 - Pro-American Spirit / Patriotism But if you only have love for your own race Then you only leave space to discriminate And to discriminate only generates hate
 * Second Song: Where Is the Love (Black-Eyed Peas)**
 * (What the Audience Should Get Out of This)**
 * Key Phrases:**

Discuss the Artist (3 Min) [Interview of the Artist Here] Talk about how his views might manifest into the music. (3 Min) Listen to the Song (5 Min) Go through the lyrics anything special people want to point out (3 Min) Discuss some of the key phrases in the song. (5 Min) - War on Terror Controversy - Anti-War Sentiment. Lay down your guns give up the fight.
 * Third Song: 21 Guns (Greenday)**
 * (What the Audience Should Get Out of This)**
 * Key Phrases:**

Discussion Questions 1. So what was your favorite song? 2. Which song did you find the most meaningful.
 * Conclusion:**