Unit 1 Protest songs

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

You are now going to listen to 4 influential songs that changed history.

When the song ends you have to answer
3 questions:

• What do you see in the clip?
• What is the theme?
• What it is your feeling?

What do you see in the clip?
Write easy sentences.

What is the theme of the song ?

What is your feeling about this song?
Give 1 English word.

The poem 

Before it became a song, “Strange Fruit” was originally written by a teacher named Abel Meeropol as a poem. 

The powerful lyrics detail the extremes of American racism, particularly the act of lynching. This practice occurred primarily in the South but was present in other regions of the United States as well. 

"Another brick in the wall"

Pink Floyd (1979)

What do you see in the clip?
Write easy sentences.

What is the theme of the song ?

What is your feeling about this song?
Give 1 word.

It is a protest song who criticizes the rules in the school in the 1950s (in particular in United Kingdom). In fact the rules were very hard, the teachers used severe punishments. For example the students could be excluded, undergo corporal punishments and be blamed.

What do you see in the clip?
Write easy sentences.

What is the theme of the song ?

What is your feeling about this song?
Give 1 word.

What do you see in the clip?
Write easy sentences.

What is the theme of the song ?

What is your feeling about this song?
Give 1 word.

"Same Love"

Macklemore (2012)

What do you see in the clip?
Write easy sentences.

What is the theme of the song ?

What is your feeling about this song?
Give 1 word.

Although “Same Love” is a recent addition, the song’s popularity and political message are sure to land it in the ranks of politically significant songs. 

The track is the fourth single released by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis from their 2012 album, “The Heist.” The track also features Mary Lambert and discusses the issue of gay and lesbian rights. 

It was recorded during the campaign for Washington Referendum 74, which legalized same sex marriage in Washington state. It was most recently nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year at the 2014 Grammy Awards.