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Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Man In The Mirror,” what do you think the main message will be?
What kinds of “changes” do people usually want to make in their lives?
What do you expect from a “Grammy Awards Performance” (music, audience, atmosphere)?

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Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

Opening and the idea of making a change (00:00 – 02:30)

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1. What does the speaker say they are going to do?

Leave the stage
Start a new job
Ask the audience a question
Make a change

2. According to the lyrics, what can make a difference?

A big industry
Watching TV
Being famous
Making a change

3. What does the speaker tell the listener to do with themselves?

Stand together quietly
Forget about themselves
Wait for someone else to help
Take a look at themselves and make a change

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

Starting with yourself (02:30 – 05:00)

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1. What instruction is repeated in this part of the performance?

Run away
Take a look at yourself
Call your friend
Close your eyes

2. What does the speaker say people should NOT do?

Clap for the band
Look in the mirror
Stand together (without action)
Sing along

3. What does the speaker say near the end of this segment?

Goodbye
I forgot the words
Thank you
Please stop the music

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

Final message and audience participation (05:00 – 07:07)

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1. What key message does the speaker repeat in this final part?

Don’t listen
Make that change
Buy a mirror
Go home now

2. Where does the speaker mention the change happening?

In a store
In the car
Outside
Inside

3. What does the speaker tell people to do?

Sit down
Turn off the music
Be silent
Stand up

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

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1. What is the main idea of the performance’s message?

The speaker is teaching dance moves
The speaker wants to win an award
The speaker is telling a story about travel
Real change begins by changing yourself

2. What does “the mirror” most likely mean in this context?

A place to hide
Buying new furniture
A TV screen
Looking honestly at yourself

3. How does the audience react during and after the performance?

By leaving
With applause
With silence
By arguing

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (30th Annual Grammy Awards Performance) (Remastered)

What does “starting with me” mean to you in real life? Give an example.
What are some small changes a person can make to “make a difference” in their community or school/workplace?
Why do you think the speaker asks people to “take a look at yourself” instead of blaming others?
Do you think music performances can inspire people to change? Why or why not?