Writing Our Lives

FREE Writing, Part III

Lyrics for Change: A Read In/Write Out Event

Danforth Middle School

May 4, 2013

Who: Students in grades 6-12
Where: Danforth Middle School, 309 West Brighton Avenue
When: Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
(Continental Breakfast served at 9:30 am)
Lunch will also be provided.

You can register for this event at Danforth Middle School or by emailing the students name, grade level, guardian's name and telephone number to Sally Sayles-Hannon at Sjsayles@syr.edu. For additional registration inquiries, please call 315-443-4696.

There is a voice inside of you / That whispers all day long, / "I feel that it is right for me. / I know that this is wrong." / No teacher, preacher, parent, friend, / or wise man can decide. / What's right for you, just listen to / That voice that speaks inside.
~Shel Silverstein

Lyrics for Change: A Read In/Write Out Event is a workshop for students in grades 6-8. The workshop provides students with opportunities to critically read/listen to lyrics regarding social and political change.  After students rhythmically-explore artists' lyrics, youth are encouraged to write their own unique, freestyle lyrics.

View the photo album from Writing Our Lives 2010.
View the photo album from Writing Our Lives 2009.