Message in a Bottle - Literature

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome

Today you'll need:

- Your laptop

Today's Mood

What are we doing today?

- Figurative language

- Discuss a song > Message in a bottle by The Police

- Share our opinion

What is meant by: “His head is always in the clouds”

What is meant by: “She always called her son her little Mozart.”

What is meant by: “Cause baby, you’re a firework”

What do these three phrases have in common?

Literal vs. figurative language

Literal Language – You say exactly what you mean. You make no comparison, and you do not exaggerate or understate the situation. 

Figurative Language – You DON'T say exactly what you mean. You DO compare, exaggerate, and understate the situation.

Can you think of an example sentence that uses figurative language?

What do you think the song "message in a bottle" is about?

What do you think the song "message in a bottle" is about?

Let's form some groups

Group 1: vocals

Group 2: drums

Group 3: guitar

Group 4: bass

Group 5: keys

Join your group and open the padlet

Groups

00:31

Answer the questions to the first verse 

01:26

Answer the questions to the second verse

02:35

Answer the questions to the third verse

04:52

Write down your final thoughts about the song

What did you have to say?

> Patlet

Let's put this into perspective

Close your laptop please!

Important:

- Be respectful

- Everyone is allowed to talk (so don't talk through each other)

Now it's your turn

Write a positive and motivating note to someone that feels alone (use approximately 50 words).

Share your finished note in Padlet (posted in Teams, so you can always read each other’s notes)

Before you leave, please answer the following questions:
1. Can everyone be lonely sometimes?
2. How do you feel after this lesson
3. Is there anything else you'd like to share with me after this lesson?