Extensions

In this extension, you will identify the parts of a song, such as the verses, chorus, and transition, or bridge.

To complete this project, you will: Create a new document, Choose a song, Search for the lyrics of the song if you don’t have them memorized, Copy and paste or type the lyrics in the document, And identify the parts of the song.

To begin, create a new document and rename it.

Then, choose a song.

You can choose one that has meaning to you or just one you like.

In a new tab, search for the title of the song, followed by the word “lyrics.” You may need to type the name of the songwriter or singer too so you get the results you’re looking for.

If you already know all the lyrics to the song, feel free to skip this step and just type them in the document.

Press Control-C to copy the lyrics and Control-V to paste the lyrics into your document.

Some computers have a Command key instead of a Control key.

Most songs have at least a few verses.

A verse is a set of lyrics, or words, that tells the main story of the song.

Each verse usually has the same melody, or tune, but different words.

In your document, type the word “Verse” above each verse.

Now, think about what the main message of the song is.

That can often be found in the chorus.

It repeats throughout the song to emphasize the message and keeps the same melody and words.

Type the word “chorus” for every instance of it in the song.

Finally, a transition, or bridge, can be found in some songs, but not all.

It usually comes later in a song and sounds completely different from the rest of it with new sounds, rhymes, or rhythms.

Type the word “transition” when it appears in the song.

Now, it’s your turn: Create and rename a new document, Choose a song, Search for the lyrics of the song if you don’t have them memorized, Copy and paste or type the lyrics in the document, And identify the parts of the song.

In this extension, you will pick one lyric of your song to represent in Google Drawings.

To complete this project, you will: Open and rename a new drawing, Select one lyric of your song to represent in a drawing, Add a text box to your drawing, type the lyric, and format the text, Add a background color, And represent the lyric using shapes, images, and text.

Combining lyrics with a drawing can help you express yourself more and allow your audience to picture the line in their mind.

To begin, open the document with your song lyrics.

Then, go to Google Drive and create a new drawing.

Rename it.

Decide on a lyric from your song that you’d like to illustrate.

Choose one that would be simple enough to illustrate with shapes and images but that is still meaningful to you.

Next, add a text box to your drawing and type the lyric.

Format the text by changing its font style, color, and size.

Choose a background color for your drawing that helps convey the lyric’s mood, tone, or idea.

If the lyric is about a season or holiday, for example, you might select a color that is associated with it.

Choose from solid or gradient colors.

First, think about how you can illustrate the lyric you selected using shapes.

Know that your drawing doesn’t need to be fancy or complicated.

For example, if the lyric is about a house, you can draw one with a rectangle, And a triangle.

Your drawing doesn’t need to be fancy or  complicated, and you don’t need to include a shape  for every part of the lyric unless you choose to.

You can use other elements in the drawing like images, text, and the background color you selected to represent parts of your lyric.

Add any other shapes you’d like to your drawing.

Then, select fill colors for your shapes.

Be sure the colors you choose aren’t too light or dark so they blend into the background color.

Add your own images from your phone or computer to personalize the drawing.

Finally, add any text you’d like to your drawing.

If you wish, you can add the text inside more shapes.

Now, it’s your turn: Open and rename a new drawing, Select one lyric of your song to represent in a drawing, Add a text box to your drawing, type the lyric, and format the text, Add a background color, And represent the lyric using shapes, images, and text.

In this extension, you will share your song lyrics with a partner and ask them to make suggestions for revisions.

Allowing a partner to edit your lyrics and provide suggestions could provide you with helpful and creative ideas for improving your lyrics.

To complete this project, you will: Open the share settings and add your partner’s email address, Give your partner permission to edit your document, Write a message to your partner and send it, Accept or reject your partner’s suggested revisions, And resolve your partner’s comments.

To begin, open your song lyrics document.

Then, open the share settings.

Add the email address of the person you want to share your song lyrics with.

Select the permission you want to use: Editor means the person you share with can make changes directly in your document.

Commenter allows them to make comments, but not change the document.

And viewer lets them see your document only.

For this extension, select “Editor.” Then, let your partner know you shared your document with them.

Add a message to your partner requesting their feedback.

Be sure to let them know that it’s o-k for them to edit your document directly and that they should select “suggesting” from the editing menu so that you can review their edits.

Your partner will receive an email with your message and a link to your document.

Your partner can edit your document directly.

By having your partner edit the document in “Suggesting” mode, you’ll be able to see their suggestions later.

Your partner also can provide you feedback by inserting comments into your document.

When your partner makes edits to or comments on your document, you will be notified by email.

Review your partner’s suggested revisions, accept those you like, and reject any you don’t agree with.

Finally, resolve your partner’s comments.

Now, it’s your turn: Open the share settings and add your partner’s email address, Give your partner permission to edit your document, Write a message to your partner and send it, Accept or reject your partner’s suggested revisions, And resolve your partner’s comments.

In this extension, you will write a transition for your song.

To complete this project, you will: Add headings for your verses and transition, Reread your song and think about its message, And write a one- to two-line transition.

A transition, or bridge, is a section in some songs.

It usually comes later in a song and sounds completely different from the rest of it.

A transition adds variety to your song and helps make it dynamic and unique.

Including one can give you the opportunity to use… New sounds, New rhymes, And new rhythms.

To begin, add headings to your verses so it will be easier to distinguish the different sections of your song.

Next, reread your verses and chorus and think about the message you are trying to convey.

Then, add a heading for a transition following your second verse.

Transitions are usually short--just a line or two of lyrics.

Write a one- to two-line transition for your song.

Think of these lines as the “build-up” to your chorus.

They can give more information about what your song is about or introduce a new perspective on it.

Your transition may also have a different rhythm and rhyme structure from your verses and chorus.

Once you’ve written your transition, read your entire song to yourself.

Make any necessary adjustments to the rhyme, rhythm, or other aspects of your lyrics to improve the flow from section to section.

Now, it’s your turn: Add headings for your verses and a transition, Reread your song and think about its message, And write a one- to two-line transition.

In this extension, you will use one of your lyrics as inspiration to compose a poem in “Verse by Verse.” To complete this project, you will: Go to sites.research.google/versebyverse.

Decide on the muses for your poem, Design your poem’s structure, Plug in one of your song lyrics, Use the suggested results to inspire your poem, And share your poem with others.

For some people, writing lyrics can feel like composing poetry.

It sometimes feels like one naturally leads to the other because of the rhyme and rhythm.

When you start to plug in your lyrics in “Verse by Verse,” it will use artificial intelligence, or AI, to give you ideas for the next lines.

Artificial intelligence is when a computer program or machine can think and learn like a human.

The artificial intelligence used in “Verse by Verse” provides inspiration as you write your poem, but it’s not intended to replace your own thinking.

You have the control to use the suggested lines exactly as they are, change them to make your poem more personal, or reject them completely.

Also, your poem can have a similar message as your song, or you can compose something completely different.

To begin, open your lyrics document from the main lesson.

Then, navigate to sites.research.google/versebyverse, And enter the site.

Next, decide on the muses for your poem.

A muse is the source of inspiration.

Many artists have muses that inspire them as they create their work, but writers can have them too.

In “Verse by Verse,” you choose the poets you would like to have as muses; the lines the tool suggests will be in their style.

For example, you might create a poem in the style of Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Laurence Dunbar, or a combination of all three.

If you’re familiar with the poet you would like to use, move on the next page.

If not, click on a few to learn more about them and see examples of their poetry.

Remember that the tool will suggest lines for you in the style of the poets you select.

Now choose up to three poets to act as your muses and move on to the next page.

Next, design the poem you’d like to write.

Use the definitions on the side of the page to help you decide what structure to use.

Once you decided on your muses and poem structure, return to your song lyrics.

Select a lyric to begin your poem.

It can be the first line or any other line you’d like.

Type the lyric in the tool, And look at the suggestions from your muses.

Decide if there are any lines you’d like to use.

Remember that you can reject lines completely, Or change them to make them more personal or meaningful.

When you’re satisfied with your poem, add or change any punctuation you’d like.

Then, give it a title.

If you’d like, choose a decorative theme for your poem.

To save the poem and share it with others, you can either copy the text itself into an email, Or download it as an image.

Now, it’s your turn: Go to sites.research.google/versebyverse Decide on the muses for your poem, Design your poem’s structure, Plug in one of your song lyrics, Use the suggested results to inspire your poem, And share your poem with others.