Pop Culture Would You Rather? Taylor: 100 lyric-inspired questions to complete with friends or on your own!
Pop Culture Would You Rather? Series
What’s inside...
Pop Culture Would You Rather? Taylor is an engaging book that features 100 lyric-inspired thought-provoking questions for fans of Taylor Swift. Dive into the extraordinary world of the beloved singer-songwriter and explore her emotive storytelling through a series of fun, reflective prompts. Each page allows you to record your thoughts, making it an ideal keepsake for any Swifty fan. Whether you're completing it with friends or on your own, this book is the perfect gift to connect deeper with Taylor's music and messages.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-18
Length
106 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which Taylor Swift song lyric do you find most inspiring and why?
If you had to choose one of Taylor's songs to describe your day today, which one would it be and what does it say about your day?
How do you think music can influence our emotions or decisions?
If you could ask Taylor Swift one question based on her lyrics, what would it be?
Which song lyric would you pick to share with a friend feeling sad to cheer them up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own favorite Taylor Swift lyric and explain why it resonates with you. This opens up a relaxed atmosphere for your child to share too.
Encourage your child to think about the emotions different lyrics evoke, discussing how music can be a powerful tool for expression and connection.
Use the questions as a fun bonding activity, taking turns answering and even guessing each other’s responses to foster a playful dialogue.
Relate the lyrics to real-life scenarios your child might be facing, such as dealing with friendship challenges or personal growth, to make the discussion more relevant and impactful.
Highlight the creativity in songwriting and discuss how your child might use their own experiences or feelings to create something expressive, like a poem or a song.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The lyric-inspired questions engage children in thought-provoking dilemmas, encouraging them to evaluate different scenarios and make decisions.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children analyze everyday situations and make informed decisions whether it’s in their social interactions or personal choices.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: By using Taylor Swift's lyrics as prompts, the book stimulates children's imagination, prompting them to think creatively as they formulate their answers.
Real-World Application: This creativity can translate to better problem-solving skills in school projects and in their hobbies.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The questions often involve scenarios that require understanding and relating to emotions expressed in the lyrics, fostering empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand and share the feelings of others, aiding their social and emotional development in real-world interactions.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: Engaging with popular culture through music lyrics exposes children to different emotional and social contexts, helping them build cultural awareness.
Real-World Application: This awareness is crucial in a culturally diverse world, aiding children in becoming more adaptable and understanding towards people from different backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Communication Skills
Explanation: Discussing their choices on 'Would You Rather' questions with friends or family enhances verbal skills and articulation.
Real-World Application: Improves their ability to express their thoughts and arguments clearly in everyday communication, enriching their personal and academic life.