Getting students to write an essay is tricky business. In my English class, I have tried to make as much of the writing in the class as relatable possible for my students. As you can probably gather from my name as well, music is a big part of my teaching. This assignment makes a great formative assessment following any English unit with a connection to music.This assignment has the students choosing three songs, deciding on one theme, and then they find lyrics that connect to that theme. This o