finding your voice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Finding your voice

Hold Up

Read the first part of the song.

(The left side of the page in your workbook.)

In the first part of her song,
Beyoncé tried to catch her husband's attention.
Describe two things she did.

Hold Up

Read the second part of the song.

(The right side of the page in your workbook.)

In the second part of the song,
Beyoncé changed her behaviour.
Describe two things that are a contrast
to the first part of the song.

Beyoncé was looking for a better relationship with her husband.
What would your advice for Beyoncé be?

Do you want to learn more?

The video "Ever Is Over All", by Pipilotti Rist, inspired Beyoncé.

Begin at 0:44 min.

Writing assignment

• Describe Beyoncé's attitude during the first part of the song and the second part. Describe similarities and differences.
• Do you think Beyoncé was able to stand up for herself? Explain.
• Do you think Beyoncé a victim or a victor? Explain.

Use 150-200 words.