Analyzing Song Lyrics - "Ordinary Day"

Take a moment to read the lyrics to this song. Analyze what you've read. What do you think the message/main idea of the song is? What evidence from the lyrics help you to infer the message/main idea? Post your idea as a reply. Include your first name and remember to follow our blogging guidelines.

"Ordinary Day"

by Great Big Sea

I've got a smile on my face, I've got four walls around me
The sun in the sky, the water surrounds me
I'll win now but sometimes I'll lose
I've been battered, but I'll never bruise, it's not so bad

[Chorus:]
And I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day
and it's all your state of mind
At the end of the day, you've just got to say,
it's all right.

Janie sings on the corner, what keeps her from dying?
Let them say what they want, she won't stop trying
She might stumble, if they push her 'round
She might fall, but she'll never lie down

[Chorus]

In this beautiful life, but there's always some sorrow
It's a double-edged knife, but there's always tomorrow
It's up to you now if you sink or swim,
Keep the faith and your ship will come in.
It's not so bad

And I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day
And it's all your state of mind
At the end of the day, you've just got to say
I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day
And it's all your state of mind
At the end of the day, you've just got to say
it's alright

'Cause it's alright, it's alright
'Cause I've got a smile on my face and I've got four walls around me

Brassica Plants Time Lapse

Here's the link for the cool time lapse we watched in class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JumEfAbjBjk

1 is the loneliest number...

Poor number 1. As we discussed in class... 1 isn't prime... and we also know that 2 likes to break all the rules. So, your questions got me wondering WHY 1 isn't prime... here's what I found.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQofiPqhJ_s

Our First Week

Hey fifth graders,

I just wanted to say a quick Thank You for such an amazing first week. It can be so hard to get back into the groove of a new school year, but you guys and gals rocked it. Going forward we'll start to get into more of our regular routines and we will keep practicing things. I know that soon you won't need many reminders and will take care of a lot of your day independently. We're going to have an amazing year. Remember, please ask questions, take risks, don't be afraid to make mistakes. We're all learning new things every day. Even I am!

Have a great weekend... please rest... relax... get outside if you can... I'll see you all Tuesday.

Mrs. W