With the BC curriculum focusing on multimodal cross curricular education, I have been thinking about how music can be integrated for storytelling and art creation. In the context of a History or English class, music can be analyzed for various meanings and literary devices. Providing students with opportunities to explore the historical frameworks that music is creating in, can help make subject matter more relatable for them. Music can also provide simple writing prompts for English classes such as… What music inspires you? Providing frameworks for students to express their inner world is essential for engaged learning. Also linking music videos for visual reference points, or having students create their own interpretations through video or art allows for various avenues of expression. A good question for a Art class based around music would be to ask.. Draw or paint how a song you love makes you feel. Music can also be used to help students connect to current events and politics if these subjects are integrated in Social Justice 12, Law, English or History classes to draw parallels and demonstrate the value of inventive expression.

Here is a good New York Times article that provides various activities and writing prompts.