Wonderful World

ACTIVITY OUTLINE

Title: Wonderful World

Domain: emotional, cognitive

Population: Adult Mental Health (Forensics)

Category: emotional expression, song writing, lyric analysis, cognitive

Materials: “Wonderful World” lyrics, “Happy List” worksheet, “Wonderful World” with blanks worksheet, guitar, “Wonderful World” guitar chords, writing utensils

Procedures:
1. Hand out lyric sheets. Sing and discuss “Wonderful World”
2. Give everyone a pencil and worksheets.
3. Have clients list 5 things that make them happy on the “Happy List” worksheet
4. Using things from clients’ “Happy Lists,” fill in blanks to “Wonderful World” worksheet.
5. Sing new version of “Wonderful World” with clients’ answers

Behavioral Observation: Participation, appropriate responses, reality orientation, emotional expression

Source: “Wonderful World” performed by Louis Armstrong. Original activity by me.

Submitted by: Bethany Clayton; 3/18/2010

Lyrics and worksheets

Rap Writing

ACTIVITY OUTLINE

Title: Rap Writing

Domain: Communication, academic, emotional

Population: Adult Mental Health (Forensics)

Category: songwriting, leisure skills

Materials: Pre-selected quotes, similes, and idioms, cut into strips with one on each. A bowl/hat/basket to draw out of. Instrumental or beat track, CD player, white/chalk board.

Procedures:

1. Have clients draw strips of paper.
2. Using what is on the paper they drew, work it into verses. Can be word for word or re-worded and changed. They can also add their own ideas.
3. Write verses on the board.
4. When desired length is reached, play the instrumental track.
5. Take turns having each client rap at least one verse.

Behavioral Observation: Participation, leisure skills, communication, emotional expression

Source: Quotes from William Shakespeare. Idioms, clichés, similes, and quotes compiled by me.

Submitted by: Bethany Clayton; 3/3/2010

Quotes list