This is America

This is American Music

Matching music with text.

Theme

The central message that the author wants you to learn about or know. It is typically a broad idea about life. They are usually not stated, but should be inferred.

Common Themes in Literature

• Love conquers all

• Good vs. Evil

• Coming of Age

• Power and Corruption

• Survival

• Courage and Heroism

• Prejudice

Open Ended

Based on what we have read so far, what themes or ideas do you see in They Called Us Enemy? For example, a theme may be "the disintegration of The American Dream."

Tone

How an author feels about a subject. Tone is what your are TOLD.

Here are some common examples of tone in literature

Poll

Can these themes and tones also be found in songs and music?

• Yes

• No

Today we will examine how music makes a theme or sets a tone.

As we listen to and follow along to the following songs, note lyrics that stick out to you, musical qualities and themes you pick up on.