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Olivia Rodrigo’s hit song, “vampire,” offers us a compelling argument to closely read, analyze, and synthesize with our students.
At the core of this lesson bundle is a line-by-line guided analysis that spans ten pages (easily adapted for intensive individual work, collaboration in small-groups, homework, or pre-writing for a larger essay). To learn more about what else you can find inside this awesome bundle, see the full description below!
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Lesson Description
Wondering exactly what you can expect to find in this lesson bundle? Here’s what you can expect:
- A line-by-line close reading exercise that spans ten pages — pairing guiding questions for close reading and rhetorical analysis with each line of the lyrics. (This is an extensive and awesome activity that models the kind of thinking that’s necessary for unpacking any kind of argument or complex text.)
- A “bonus” exercise that prompts students to analyze authentic choices made by the speaker when revising the original lyrics to create a “clean” / “radio friendly” version. (For obvious reasons, this particular activity may not be appropriate for all grade levels / ages. Use your professional discretion!)
- Comparative analysis tasks that prompt students to closely read, compare, and contrast Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire” with other hit songs that revolve around a similar theme. (This activity includes four different pairings, so you can “jigsaw” this analysis — giving four different analyses to four different groups in the classroom… or, you can use all four options on their own. Easily adaptable for your classroom and your students’ instructional needs!)
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Lesson Features
| Grades | 9-12+ |
| Focus | Close reading, rhetorical analysis, synthesis writing |
