Input from students based on yesterday's journal writing:
What makes a good poem or song?
Rhythm
Talented performer
Rhyming
Makes you feel the feelings
Has a beat
Makes sense
Has similes and metaphors
Helps you believe in yourself
Strong vocabulary
Speaks the truth
Brave
Makes you want to sing along
Meaningful
Descriptive
Shows emotions
Relatable; Personal connection
Understandable
Humor, wit
It earns respect
Repetition
They tell stories
Straight from the soul
Gets a reaction
Inspiring
Uses figurative language
You get really into it
It can relieve stress
Powerful words
Strong title
Catches your attention
You want to post it on Snapchat.
What are common themes of poems and songs?
Talking about your life.
Life history and background.
Relationships
depression
drugs, alcohol, sex
Becoming better in life and achieving goals.
War
birthdays
jail, crime, weapons, gangs, ghetto, violence
Love, romance
Money
Feelings
Hatred, jealousy, pain, fear
Death (murder, suicide)
Evil
Family
Criticizing people
Sacrifice
Ruling the world
True stories
Race; racism
Power
Skills
Reading books
School
Retreat, giving up
Gossip, talking behind somebody's back (dis)
Politics, government, military
Saying what everyone is thinking
Culture, society
Differences
Holidays
poverty
Animals
Poor choices
Social groups
Current issues
Personal issues
Heartbreak
Misery
Abuse
Dedications
Religion
Homelessness
Fitness/exercise/physical
Nature
Motivation
Tragedy
Space
Happiness
Sadness
How people come up/success stories
Cars
Clothes/shoes/possessions/jewelry
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