Song Analysis

I think that We're Just Like Crayons, My Wish and Gold all represent the importance of diversity, but the one I like the most is. In the music video of the song there are different situations where people are treated like they are an outcast. Situations took place in school, during a football practice, and late at night. Each time these situations would happen the person being treated like an outcast would be taken from the situation and join others that struggle with the same feeling. It is sad that people are treated like an outcast. I like how the people treated this way are shown that they are not alone. I like the encouraging lyrics. I think that they help people to hold their head up. Part of these lyrics are, "you're worth more than gold." The artist may have felt like an outcast at times in her life. This is shown in the video because at the end the artist was with all of the "outcasts."I think this song was made for people who are treated like they do not fit in or for people who are called hurtful names. The song is very upbeat and the song is catchy. People may be reminded of their past so in sections it may make people remember hard times in their life, but after that people will be happy because they will feel accepted. The tone is joyful and encouraging. This fits with the lyrics because she sings, "It's your time to shine." This song explains how life is hard sometimes for teens in high school. In America, everyone has a different personality and enjoys doing different activities. Everyone is not the same. If a students does not feel like they are accepted it may hinder the way that the perform in the classroom. Their grades may drop and they may feel alone in the classroom and not accepted and comfortable.

This song incorporates the stereotypes directed towards teens and informs them that they are important. Both boys and girls are included in this song and encouraged to shine no matter what others may say about them. The song convinces the reader that they are, "worth more than gold." In the article, "Precious Children: Diversity in the Classroom," the teacher's example is mentioned to be very important. Teachers should set the example in the classroom and not treat student's any differently because of their background. Teachers also should encourage their students to accept others and allow students from different backgrounds to communicate in order to break down the stereotypes shown in this song.