There are so many reasons not to listen to Taylor Swift that I decided to give it a shot. Why be a hater? Also, it's research for a future Tween Studies Seminar on pop princesses. And crossovers. We could talk about the nerd -> prom queen crossover from hit movies such as She's All That (glasses to no glasses seems to be the major sign of hotness. That is an important threshold--nay, crossover, to consider in this future course). Refer to above music video for visual aids (TS with glasses = so NOT hot. TS without glasses = BABE MAGNET/BOMBSHELL!) Anyway, I like Taylor Swift.
[This video is a total candidate for a mini tween movie!]
I like her more because she helps me get into my students' heads. It's not a place I generally like to spend any time, but sometimes it's necessary. For instance, how else would you be able to decipher the following bits of mind-blowing "literary analysis":
"Tim O'Brien presents a few words that are repeated throughout the chapter." (That's a thesis. Did you know that? Taylor helped me figure that one out.)
"A personal example can be used to symbolize that it's time to practice." (This is "specific evidence" to support an "arguable claim.")
And finally, "O'Brien should have no problem provoking a visceral reaction from the reader." (That's a "pithy, relevant conclusion.")
Taylor's sugary pop songs helped me navigate and mitigate my pain. Thanks, Tayl-Bear!
Can you feel the tween pain?
Finally, object lesson challenge:
How can I incorporate this into a lesson? Which literary device does it best illustrate?
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