"MEAN"

"No Name Calling Week" is January 23rd - 27th. This brings another opportunity to bring awareness to bullying. I'm using  a lesson plan using the song "MEAN" written by Taylor Swift. The words she uses brings a great message to her listeners.

I love Taylor Swift! She is a great role model that our kids can relate to! I'm always referring to her when I ask my students about different ways of coping. I ask, "What does Taylor Swift do to cope with her feelings and what is going on in her life." They shout, "Singing and writing songs!" It's neat to see the look on their faces that shows they never really made the connection!

The lesson starts with the classroom excited about the opportunity to hear the Taylor's song "MEAN!" After listening, the kids are given a worksheet with the lyrics. Using English Lesson Plan using "MEAN" we decipher the song and discuss how it can be interpreted as a  promise to herself to be successful!

Some discussion questions....
Do you think Taylor was bullied in school? If you had to guess.... Why?

What is Taylor's message to those who bullied her?

How did Taylor Swift persevere?

One of her famous quotes is "If your lucky enough to be different, never change.”  What makes you different? Have you ever wanted to change that? What made Taylor Swift different? Did she change or embrace it?

What are you doing for "No Name Calling Week?"