Reading and Listening 1. You are going to listen to The Anchor Song by Bjork. Find it on YouTube by searching for the song and artist. It is a song about a person who thinks of the ocean as their home; it is the place where they feel safe and happy.
2. You should listen to the song at least twice. While listening for the first time, read the lyrics below.
3. While listening for the second time, note down any instruments you hear. Do you notice any connection between the lyrics and the music of this song?
The Anchor Song by Bjork
I live by the ocean And during the night I dive into it
Down to the bottom Underneath all currents And drop my anchor This is where I’m staying This is my home
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COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
After Listening
MANAGING MYSELF MANAGING MYSELF
Check your understanding 1. How do you think the person in this song feels?
LITERACY LITERACY
4. How did this song make you feel? R E E L
BEING CREATIVE BEING CREATIVE
Research There are lots of songs about nature. Some songs celebrate the natural world, others warn of the danger it faces. 1. Find a song that features the theme of nature. 2. Write out the lyrics. 3. Play it in class.
MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING
WORKING WITH OTHERS WORKING WITH OTHERS
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NUMERACY NUMERACY
R E E L R E E L
2. What do you think is the most striking image in this song? 3. What is the atmosphere in this song?
