Here is one I did.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Parodies Don't Have to Be in Song Form
Parodies don't have to be in song form. There are many movie parodies and advertising parodies. You can experiment with these at home or in the classroom. Find a picture and see how you can make a funny parody out of it. It is even better if it teaches a concept or helps you prepare for a test.
Here is one I did.
First, I took this cute unicorn picture with this cute saying...
and I combined it with this awesome scientist riding a paramecium and came up with....
Funny and educational all at the same time! Try it yourself. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it! Happy writing!
Here is one I did.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
LTUE Symposium 2018
This weekend, I had a fun time at the Provo, Utah Writer's Symposium LTUE <-----Click here to go to site. I did a presentation on song parodies and how they can help students learn the information they need to know in an educational setting. It was a lot of fun. I have uploaded my slide presentation in case anyone is interested. The links for the videos on the slides that contain a video have the link listed on the right side of the slide. You can click on that link and it will take you to the YouTube page that contains this song. The slides without videos will enlarge if you click on them so you can read what is written. Happy Learning!!
The rest of the words to this song are in the post below this one.
The rest of the words to this song are in the post below this one. 
Thursday, February 15, 2018
That Insect Leg
Here is a little parody I wrote to help kids memorize the parts of the insect leg. Parodies are a great way to get kids into a "whole brain" learning state. Knowing a song that helps them retain facts can also help lower test anxiety and bring up school performance. It is also a great way to get kids engaged in their own learning. if you guide them in making their own parodies to learn the concepts you are teaching, this skill will become a great asset to them throughout their lives.
That Insect Leg
(Sung to Dry Bones)
The claws are connected to the tarsus,
The claws are
connected to the tarsus,
The claws are connected to the tarsus,
Which connects to the tibia! (Shout: And don't forget the tibial spurs!)
Chorus: That insect leg gonna hop around,
That insect leg gonna crawl around,
That insect leg gonna walk around,
Oh, hear the insects buzz!
The tibial spurs connected to the tibia,
The tibial spurs connected to the tibia,
The tibial spurs connected to the tibia,
Which connects to the femur!
Chorus: That insect leg gonna hop around,
That insect leg gonna crawl around,
That insect leg gonna walk around,
Oh, hear the insects buzz!
The femur connects to the trochanter,
The femur connects to the trochanter,
The femur connects to the trochanter,
Which connects to the coxa!
Chorus: That insect leg gonna hop around,
That insect leg gonna crawl around,
That insect leg gonna walk around,
Oh, hear the insects buzz!
The coxa connects to the abdomen,
The coxa connects to the abdomen,
The coxa connects to the abdomen,
And now my song is done!
Chorus: That insect leg gonna hop around,
That insect leg gonna crawl around,
That insect leg gonna walk around,
Oh, hear the insects buzz!
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Write a Song Parody!
Parodies are becoming very popular. Turns out science says they are a great way to learn and memorize! Parodies get both hemispheres of the brain working at the same time. This creates muscle memory that lasts a lot longer than memorizing alone. Try taking some vocabulary words or concepts in a history unit, science unit, or math unit. You can use tips from Weird Al. Just click here: https://www.fastcompany.com/1681833/master-class-weird-al-yankovic-on-how-to-make-a-great-parody
Go to it! See how much fun you can have and see if your grade improves!
Go to it! See how much fun you can have and see if your grade improves!
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