Lesson Objective

Students will connect music to their own emotions and experiences.

How does music affect me? How can I express myself through music?

Expression, emotion, connection, interpretation

NCAS: MU:Cn11.0.8a – Explain how music connects to personal experiences and ideas.

Students reflect on a piece of music and write a brief journal entry about how it relates to their life.

Students may write only general feelings instead of specifics.

Provide prompts; advanced students can make musical connections to other arts or literature.

Written reflection and class sharing.