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There was a lot of discussion about what love song would be awesome to teach on valentines day. We came up with India.Arie's 'Video'. I attached the India.Arie PDF below. It is a great tool with use right away ideas + lots of media you can remix / mix and match. 

If you love the PDF and you want an editable Google Slide -all our Rock and Roll LEOs are on sale through today for Grammy week!

Enjoy!

Let me know if this sounds familiar: You're planning Valentine's week activities, but you know: Most love songs miss the deeper message Many students feel excluded during typical activities Social media has complicated how teens view themselves Standard lessons don't spark meaningful dialogue After years in the classroom (and raising a teenager), I realized there was one topic that was guaranteed to hold student's attention: authenticity and self-image.   Here's where India.Arie's "Video" comes in.   This 2001 track is even more relevant in the social media era - it speaks directly to: Social media pressure Self-image struggles The search for authentic identity The need to belong Our newest Rock 'n' Roll LEO guides students through these conversations using: Thoughtful discussion prompts Multi-modal learning activities Critical media analysis Creative response options Cross-curricular connections Every student finds their way into the conversation because everyone has experienced the pressure to fit someone else's standards.   The LEO includes: Complete teacher guide Student activity materials Assessment tools Extension activities Cultural context resources SEE A PREVIEW Remember - in a world of filtered selfies and carefully curated feeds, helping students discover their authentic voice might be the most valuable lesson we can offer.