Too Good at Goodbyes
By: Sam Smith
Close Reading and Response
Students often have strong connections to songs. "Psychologists and neuroscientists have confirmed that these songs [we listen to in our teenage years] hold disproportionate power over our emotions" (Stern) Educators have an opportunity to leverage this connection and power for learning that engages the student.Sam Smith's new song Too Good at Goodbyes is a song can evoke emotion in teenager. Some may think of romantic relationships. Push students to connect with this song by examining other relationships in their life. Some might have relationships with parents or grandparents that they can connect to this song.
Use the song as a hook to incorporate reading, writing, and social/emotional skills into the classroom.
Link: Too Good at Goodbye Close Read and Response Activity
