"Rock Lobster" Song Analysis and Song Sculptures

Featured in this post > 2 Videos: 8th grade and 7th grade presentations > Project Sequence and Standards > Family Feedback Link The B-52's classic song, "Rock Lobster" served as the inspiration for our first collaborative project of the new school year. Students in Music & Media and Visual Arts hit the ground running with a fun unit that included critical listening and thinking (as always), analysis, writing, presentations (with an emphasis on effective communication skills), line study, paper cutting, and the creation of "Rock Lobster" Song Sculptures. Watch the two videos below to see a sample of our seventh and eighth grade students presenting their work. Below the videos you'll find information on the project sequence and related standards.

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1. Students listened critically to the song "Rock Lobster" by The B-52's 2. Students independently wrote thoughtful responses to three guiding questions 3. Students revised their written work following our five writing norms 4. Students practiced reading their work and providing constructive criticism in small groups, referencing specific communication skills criteria 5. Students practiced reading in front of the class (and the camera) applying specific communication skills criteria 6. Song Sculptures were created to represent students' emotional response to the music 7. Students were filmed reading their final drafts and presenting their Song Sculptures

8. Students participated in their first art installation, mounting their pieces (writing and sculptures) in a gallery setting

MUSIC STANDARDS

6.GM.R1.A Select or choose music to listen to, and explain the connections to specific interests or

experiences for a specific purpose.

6.GM.R3.A Apply teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.

7.GM.R3.A Select from teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances. VISUAL ARTS STANDARDS

VA:Cr1.1.6a Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art. ELA WRITING STANDARDS W2 Write informative/explanatory texts W4 Produce clear and coherent writing W5 Plan, revise, rewrite and edit writing ELA SPEAKING & LISTENING STANDARDS SL1 Prepare for and participate in group discussion SL2 Evaluate info presented in diverse media SL3 Evaluate speaker's presentation SL4 Present clearly and appropriately Family Feedback Link ______________________________________________________________________________ Share this project with your family, then ask them to leave feedback using one of the two options below. The class that has the most family responses on Monday will receive an extra "award" at next week's Heights Academy Arts Department celebration!

1. Use the Flpigrid app to record a video comment. Click here or on the Flipgrid logo to begin. You will be redirected to our Flpigrid page to record your video. 2. Write a response on paper, the old school way! Be sure to include the following information: a) your student's name (so his/her class can receive credit) b) your relation to the student (e.g. mom, dad, grandmother, brother) c) your thoughts on the project