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**Carpe Diem Songs**

q locate a song that you feel represents the Carpe Diem theme q insert the lyrics to the song on your wiki page, along with the title and artist q analyze the meaning and/or purpose: q present your wiki page to the class q add additional elements:
 * Preparation: **
 * identify techniques and explain the significance of use to overall meaning/purpose
 * identify lines supporting theme (some may same as techniques) and explain how they support the overall purpose
 * answer __one__ of the below argumentative composition prompts in relationship to your song:
 * The meaning of some literary works is often enhanced by sustained allusion to myths, the Bible, or other works of literature. Explain an allusion that predominates your song and analyze how it enhances the song's meaning.
 * Select a line or so of lyric, or a moment or scene in the song that you find especially memorable. Explain how you identify with the line or the passage, explain its relationship to the song's meaning/theme, and analyze the reasons for its effectiveness.
 * Some works of literature use the element of time in a distinct way. The chronological sequence of events may be altered, or time may be suspended or accelerated. Show how the manipulation of time contributes to the effectiveness of the song. Do not merely summarize the song.
 * Critic Roland Barthes has said “Literature is the question minus the answer.” Considering Barthes’ observation, expain the central question the song raises and the extent to which it offers any answers. Explain how the artist's treatment of this question affects your understanding of the song as a whole.
 * respond to the song with your personal connections and feelings. You might agree and/or disagree, relate a personal story, point out particular lines or images that stand out to you and why, why you selected the particular song, etc.
 * include annotations/explanations for the above on the wiki page
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">use color coding, hyperlinks, pictures, etc. to enhance your page and explanations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">cite any outside sources used at the bottom of your page using MLA format
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Presentation: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">recording of song
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">play entire selection at chosen point OR
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">play sections/stanzas at selected times
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">speaking skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">creative, attention-getting introduction
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">creative conclusion
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">content organization
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">body language (eye contact, posture)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">effective manipulation of media
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">note cards recommended

q After the presentations, select 3 songs your classmates presented an add to their wiki page with your annotations, thoughts, connections, compliments, etc.
 * Participation:**