Writing Program at UMASS Amherst
Rock Band Exercise
  • In your journal, write down 5 lines, or more, starting each line with the phrase 'I remember..."
  • Write down 5 lines, or more, starting each line with the phrase, "I don't remember..."
  • on the blue card write an adjective
  • on the red card write a noun
  • pass the cards to the front of the room
  • pick up a red card and a blue card from the piles (the cards are face down).

  • I write the following on the board:
    • This is___________________
    • S/He's from_____________
    • His/her major is_______.
    • The name of his/her band is____________________
    • The name of their first single is _____________)
  • To find out the name of your band, put your cards together (noun + adjective or adjective + noun). Pick a line from your "I remember.,." or your "I don't remember..." list to get the name of your first single.
  • Introduce the person next to you to the rest of the class using the format on the board.
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