This week we'll begin writing about Christmastime. Let's start with one of the best parts about the Christmas season: the music!
Have your student(s) sit down with his or her favorite writing tools and think about a favorite Christmas song. Perhaps it is an old hymn, like "Silent Night," or maybe it is a newer song, like "The Christmas Shoes."
Whatever the tune, have your student(s) write about what the lyrics mean and why he or she likes the song.
If your student has a difficult time selecting a song, have him or her check on the internet or page through a church hymn book. This method will also provide the lyrics for an analysis of the song's meaning.
Here's an example:
My Favorite Christmas Song
I like the Christmas song "O Holy Night." The reason I love this song is it tells about the first Christmas, long ago, when Jesus was born. The words, "...it is the night of our dear Savior's birth..." tell the story of God's Son coming into this world as a baby.
I also love the line, "Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!" because it puts the awesomeness of this world-changing event into perspective. We should fall on our knees when we encounter the Savior. We should revere Him.
Every year someone sings this song in church. I always cry and I probably always will.
There are many other Christmas songs that I love. "O Holy Night," however, is by far my favorite.
Don't forget to gather together and sing the chosen song(s). Happy caroling!
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