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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery—and it's a great way to learn about poetic structure! Young poets use familiar tunes to write a song parody based on straightforward guidelines.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign over a holiday weekend for extra credit; host a poetry slam for those who want to present their songs to the class
- Connect to social studies, science, or math by using domain-specific content for learners to use in their poems
- Play age-appropriate examples of song parodies (including those by Weird Al Yankovic)
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
- Learners may not be familiar with all of the listed traditional songs; play samples of each or choose more familiar songs
Pros
- Fun and engaging for writers of all skill levels
- Steps are easy to follow
- Includes links to examples of song parodies by Alan Katz
Cons
- None