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FINAL ANALYSIS // Very Good analysis .//

I selected this recording because of the universal historical significance of Santa Claus. Ever since Thomas Nast created the image of Santa, he has become an icon of happiness in children everywhere. I wanted to see how much the persona of Santa Claus, and his voice, has changed over time.// This is interesting, Santa has changed, and so have the many marketing efforts of product. CK .//

Because I teach 11th and 12th grade Psychology and Law, this topic would be difficult to bring into my class. I guess there are ways to teach about everything.// Maybe the psychology of marketing with the use of Santa to children, and even adults. CK .//

The recording could be brought into my Psychology class in order for students to determine the psychological effect of Santa Claus in children. Is believing in Santa Claus a good thing for children? What are both the positive and negative effects?// Some say it might be bad, this is a good applicaton idea. CK .//

By listening to the early recording of Santa, students in Psychology could try to create a personality profile by listening to the voice of Santa. What does his message as well as his tone say about his character?

I know I picked a difficult topic to create 5 lessons. I’m stuck! Any idea where to go from here? (Sean)

6/29: Sean, I added a little bit to the NARA and attached my revision. I am going to think a bit more on this and add comments later this evening.

Ok. Thanks. Sounds great! (Sean)

Did you add a separate NARA Sheet? I've only seen he one that I posted. Feel free to make changes to my posting! I thought you might add some bette ideas of brining this recording into the classroom as an effectie lesson! I struggled on that one! (Sean)

7/1 This is Robert. According to the instructor I am supposed to work on the group project with Sean. The "6/29" note above reads like it is from someone else. Sean, did you switch partners? I will proceed on this project here unless I hear otherwise. (Robert)

1. Students use it as part of a "history of Santa" paper. They could compare this recording from the 20s with versions of Santa from the 60's, 70s, 90s, etc. In particular students could find videos of old christmas cartoons and compare/contrast the voice of Santa and write about any changes, and the similarities over time. 2. Students could use the recording for a "Creation of Santa" paper. They could review the concept of Santa before Nast and the "Night Before Christmas" poem and look at earlier forms. They could review the Nast drawings, the poem, and the Coca-Cola campaign to describe how today's Santa came into being. 3. Students could use the recording to write a "Santa International" paper. Students could research Christmas traditions in other countries, particularly in Europe. Students can also look at modern views of Santa in non-western countries, such as Japan and China. Students would focus on the persona of Santa Claus or whatever character is used to portray Christmas in a foreign country. 4. Students can compare/contrast the recording with one title "Santa Claus is a Black Man" found here: http://www.blacksantamagicletters.com/ This is a website that helps create an African-American Santa for Kwanzaa and Christmas. 5. compare the 1922 recording with John Lennon's "Happy Christmas (War is Over)". A youtube video with lyrics can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBfEGETyGjs Compare/contrast the message of each recording.
 * 7/1 (Robert): 5 Ways to use the recording in the classroom.**

Robert, I"m not sure what happened. I looked over what you added and everything looks great! I'm not sure what the mix up was but I think everything is ok now. Thanks!

I labeled your Worksheet as the final analysis! Looked great!

Group Discussion
Analyzing "Santa Claus hides in your phonograpy." (Sean)