School of Rock: Using Music to Engage Students, Connect Curriculum and Enhance Literary Analysis

Today's students are inundated with popular culture and pop culture texts in their daily lives. One such form of pop culture is that of music. This medium is one that teachers must use as a way to connect to students and build a bridge to the curriculum. This article will discuss uses of music in the classroom from capturing students' attention when they enter class, connecting to the curriculum, and to literary analysis. By using popular music of the present and of the past, you can change your classroom dynamic and help your students attain skills that will help them both in and out of school.