Introduction
The United States involvement in the Vietnam War (1965-1973) was extremely controversial. During those years, as well as in the subsequent decades, music artists expressed both their frustration with the U.S. government and their desire to end our involvement.
Task
Each student pair will be assigned a song to analyze (see projection).
Process
Imagine by John Lennon: Lyrics Song
Give Peace A Chance by John Lennon: Lyrics Song
Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan: Lyrics Song
Masters of War by Bob Dylan: Lyrics Song
American Woman by the Guess Who: Lyrics Song
Eve Of Destruction by Barry McGuire: Lyrics Song
I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ To Die Rag by Joe MacDonald: Lyrics Song
The Unknown Soldier by The Doors: Lyrics Song
War by Edwin Starr: Lyrics Song
Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival: Lyrics Song
I Ain’t Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs: Lyrics Song
Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen: Lyrics Song
Orange Crush by R.E.M.: Lyrics Song
You will answer each question by reading and listening from the link/s provided for each. If you feel that you need further information for understanding, use a metasearch such as Dogpile or Unabot, or a search engine/directory such as Google or Bing. Be sure to answer each in Google Classroom, in complete sentences.
- Explain the songs specific message.
- Describe the words and phrases that are being used to convey this message.
Conclusion
After 20 minutes have passed, answers will be discussed/songs played, followed by an additional “exit” question.