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This annotated book list will be used for a 10th grade Music Appreciation class. The theme of this annotated book list is dystopian society of consumerism and its effects on society with a focus towards creativity. Each submitted text brings a unique perspective to a social issue relevant to modern society. Each selection that is identified will be related back to the Essential question for this unit and be connect to M.T. Anderson's Feed and the ideas regarding consumerism and its effects on the music industry or any musical aspects related to specific articles. Students must also express their own stance related to individual articles and complete a written response explaining their own personal stances before and after reading the article. The assignment connected to this booklist is for students to create a mash up song that helps express the emotions and viewpoints related to the articles. Students will be required to use one song created by any artist of their choosing, while the other musical selection must be both texts from the article and of the students own perspective regarding their chosen article which will overlap the chosen song. Students will have previously worked with editing software and will have a number of class days to complete their editing in class while finding their resources at home or outside of the classroom.

__ Textual-based: __ [|This article expresses the importance of art and music through the changing times of the centuries past and how it must continue to thrive in order for any society to succeed. This article expresses a viewpoint of cultural influences occuring because of the direct changes in the music and arts industry as well as musical influences throughout time.]
 * Galindo, Gilbert. "The Importance of Music In Our Society." Weblog post. N.p., Nov. 2003. Web. . **
 * [|http://www.gilbertgalindo.com/importanceofmusic.htm] **

This book provides an introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of consumerism. It then moves on to examine the experience of consumption in the areas of space and place, technology, fashion, `popular' music and sport. Throughout, the author brings a critical perspective to bear upon the subject, thus providing a reliable and stimulating guide to a complex and many-sided field.
 * Miles, Steven. Consumerism: As a Way of Life. London: Sage Publications, 1998. Print. **

Generation X is Douglas Coupland's acclaimed salute to the generation born in the late 1950s and 1960s--a generation known vaguely up to then as "twenty-something." Follow along as three 20 year olds quit their current jobs in hopes of making something of themselves without the push form society or present consumers. Yet along the way, the see the repercussions of fighting a society run through consumerism and learn to create their own stories/experiences in order to survive.
 * Coupland, Douglas. Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture. New York: St. Martin's, 1991. Print. **

Not Buying It is the confession of a woman any reader can identify with: someone who can't live without French roast coffee or SmartWool socks but who has had it up to here with overconsumption and its effects on the earth and everyone who dwells there.
 * Levine, Judith. Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping. New York: Free, S & S, 2007. Print. **

This story follows a seventeen year old as he discovers what true trend-setters start from and learns about the true power of the market on what is “cool” in society.
 * Westerfeld, Scott. So Yesterday: A Novel. New York: Razorbill, 2004. Print. **

Web-based:

Research how a global society views the importance and roles of the arts for everyday citizens and their 'success' in society.
 * Borén, Lina. "Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society 2012-2013 | World Economic Forum - Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society 2012-2013." Global Agenda Council on the Role of the Arts in Society 2012-2013. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

This article stressed and explains the importance of music in our everyday lives both inside and outside of the classroom. Take note of where you feel music is important in your own life and whether or not this is possible through a consumeristic society where ideals are pushed on us rather then thinking for ourselves.
 * Silberg, Jackie. "Importance of Music." The Importance of Music for Children, by Jackie Silberg. Jackie Silberg, Jan. 1997. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

A web article arguing the effects of consumerism on an individuals creativity in today's modern age. This article expresses a single individuals ideas regarding the impact of consumerism, technological advancements, and their effect on individuals and a society as a whole. Do technological advancements foster creativity or limit it?
 * Glei, Jocelyn K. "Is Consumerism Killing Our Creativity?" 99U. Jocelyn K. Glei, n.d. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

Can consumerism lead the end of the music industry? Is consumerism to blame? Are today's technological advancements going to completely wipe out an entire industry? Or is the end of the music industry a fate that has been predicted decades ago?
 * Wolff, Michael. "New York Magazine." NYMag.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

“The Good Consumer” explains what it means to be a "good consumer" Its satirical explanation of what citizens must do to be good consumers. This video expresses a visual aid to the ideals of consumerism in today's society.
 * "The Good Consumer." YouTube. YouTube, 24 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

Unique: This site provides a list of songs that relate to topics from dysotopian societies, consumerism, to a failing music industry. Consider these songs for your mash-up assignment for your stance on consumerism vs. individual identity.
 * Hawking, Tom. "Flavorwire." //Flavorwire//. N.p., 23 Nov. 2012. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

A political Cartoon about consumerism and its relationship to the I-pad phenomenon.
 * Deutsch, B. "A Cartoon Inspired by the Ipad." //Alas a Blog//. N.p., 2 Apr. 2012. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

A political Cartoon about the evolving music Industry. Does it express evolving music procedures? Music eras? Something more?
 * Deligne. "Music Industry." //Cagle Post RSS//. Caglecartoons.com, n.d. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

Inspirational quotes regarding music and consumerism
 * "Quotes About Consumerism." //(95 Quotes)//. Goodreads, n.d. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

Consumerism the Musical is a musical representation of a view regarding consumerism and today's society. This satirical look at consumerism expresses a downward spiral in society that may or may not continue. Is this something worth laughing at? Or a serious matter to consider?
 * "Consumerism! The Musical." //YouTube//. YouTube, 02 Sept. 2007. Web. 17 June 2013. . **

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Jonathan Zupan