Cora Harvey Armstrong Gospel Group sings "The Lord is Blessing Me Right Now."

What’s the Word?: Exploring Text and Meaning

Grades 3-5

Gospel songs serve several functions for singers and audience members. Texts or lyrics are often important to the song because they share personal and communal beliefs with listeners. Use the following videos to help students identify and describe how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices when selecting, creating, and performing music.

Examples:

Kirk Franklin and the Family: “Why We Sing”

Cora Harvey Armstrong Gospel Group: “The Lord is Blessing Me Right Now”

Supplemental Video

Cora Harvey Armstrong Gospel Group Oral History Interview