1. The document discusses John Lennon's song "Imagine" and its message of peace.
2. It explains that in the song, Lennon imagines a world without countries, religion or possessions that divides people, instead a brotherhood of all mankind.
3. The document encourages thinking about what one's own vision of peace is and discusses how the world could be if all people lived in peace, with freedom, happiness and no violence or conflict between nations.
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Imagine by John Lennon
1. The document discusses John Lennon's song "Imagine" and its message of peace.
2. It explains that in the song, Lennon imagines a world without countries, religion or possessions that divides people, instead a brotherhood of all mankind.
3. The document encourages thinking about what one's own vision of peace is and discusses how the world could be if all people lived in peace, with freedom, happiness and no violence or conflict between nations.
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Objectives:
1. explain the meaning of
the song 2. draw the message of the song 3. share the importance of the song What does the title mean? imagine to think of or create in your mind to form a picture or idea in your mind imagine
wish hope dream
What is Lennon’s vision of peace? a thought, concept, or object formed by the mind John Lennon imagines of the world to become one , a brotherhood of man. People would not be divided by countries, religion or possessions. He realizes that people may think he’s a dreamer, but he hopes everyone will join him in his dream. What is your vision of peace? What kind of world will it be if we all live in peace? World peace is an ideal form of freedom, peace, and happiness among and within all nations and/or people. If there is peace, there is always happiness! No more blood, no more chaos but certainly love! “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~ Albert Einstein “To replace the old paradigm of war with a new paradigm of waging peace, we must be pioneers who can push the boundaries of human understanding. We must be doctors who can cure the virus of violence. We must be soldiers of peace who can do more than preach to the choir. And we must be artists who will make the world our masterpiece.” ~Paul Chappell “If you want to end the war then instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending tanks, send pens. Instead of sending soldiers, send teachers.” ~ Malala Yousafzai (17 year-old Noble Peace Laureate) The class will be divided into 7 groups. I will provide you the materials you are going to use. Draw the message of the song in a very creative way. Instructions: (Work with your seatmate)
• Fill in the boxes with correct
letters to complete the word based on the meaning. The first and last letters are given as clues.
Or you may open your book on
page 152 to serve as your basis. b h
(verb) – to promise to marry or to give in marriage t h s
(adjective)- not able
to be trusted: showing that someone can not be trusted p t
(adjective)- showing or having good judgment v t
(adjective)- very brave
or courageous e e
(verb)- to make someone very angry e y
(noun)- a person who is
sent by one government to represent it in dealing with another government Write a two stanza poem regarding the song of John Lennon titled “Imagine” (FREE VERSE). Write it in ½ sheet of paper.