Fireworks Katy Parry

Do you ever feel like a plastic bagDrifting through the wind, wanting to start again?Do you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep?Six feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thingDo you know that there's still a chance for you'Cause there's a spark in you?

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shineJust own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go, ohAs you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstMake 'em go, ohYou're gonna leave 'em falling down

You don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will blowAnd when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shineJust own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go, ohAs you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstMake 'em go, ohYou're gonna leave 'em falling down

Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIt's always been inside of you, you, youAnd now it's time to let it through

'Cause baby you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go, ohAs you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colors burstMake 'em go, ohYou're gonna leave 'em falling down

Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Verbal Visual Collage

Create a verbal-visual collage of the song lyrics provided to illustrate its use of symbolism or imagery.

It should consist of both words and images that best

illustrate how the imagery and symbolism transforms the everyday.

The point of this visual collage is not that you depict each image or symbol exactly. Rather, it is important that you capture their essence in a collection of words and illustrations arranged on the page in a pleasing and creative fashion.

Good collages catch both your eye and your interest. They communicate a clear message through pictures and only the most essential words. Use these tips to help you create an effective collage. Focus on Your Main Point

The information contained in your collage must be accurate, clear, and concise. Collages should not contain large amounts of writing.

Ask yourself:

• What is the main point you plan to make with your collage?

• What kinds of pictures and symbols can you use to make your point?

VISUAL COLLAGE TIPS

Gather Design IdeasLook through your textbook and other resources to get

some design ideas. Advertisements often contain good examples of ways to present information visually. Look for effective ways to combine text and images.

Plan Your DesignExperiment with different design concepts by making rough

pencil sketches to help you place your text and images. As you do so, think about:

• what you want to say;

• what pictures and symbols convey your message;

• the colors and fonts that best convey your ideas;

• the best way to organize your pictures, text, and symbols on the collage.

Create Your VisualsEven if your artistic ability is limited, you can create effective visuals.

As you work on visuals, remember that:• color will dramatize and bring attention to your collage;• images should be simple and easy to identify;• your images should help carry the message of your collage. Create Your TextIf possible, create your text on a computer and then print it on a good

printer. Use large, attention-getting fonts that are in proportion to the visuals and to the size of the whole collage. If a computer is not available try to use stencils or carefully hand letter your collage.

Finalize Your DesignArrange your images and text on the collage. Adjust the placement of

all the elements until you have an eye-catching layout. Then use glue to secure everything in place. The final product must take on a particular shape.

As a group your task is to:

• unpack the meaning of the lyrics;• identify the poetic derives in the

song with textual evidence (a minimum of 3 different poetic devices);

• brainstorm visual images that come to mind when you read the lyrics;

• individually create a verbal-visual collage with a one or two paragraph explanation.

At the end of this period you will have completed the song worksheet.

For homework: • You will write one or two paragraphs

explaining;– the poetic devices used in your song, – the images and symbols the song creates,– the final shape your verbal-visual collage will take.

Tomorrows class will be a work period to create your verbal-visual collage. Supplies will be provided, however begin thinking about your collage and bring in any images you would like to use.