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Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

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Warm-up Questions

What ideas or images come to your mind when you hear the title "California Gurls"?
What kind of music video do you expect from a song with this title?
What do you think the song might say about life in California?

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Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

Introduction to an ideal California place (00:00 – 01:18)

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1. What does the singer say about the grass in this place?

It is too long
It is really greener
It is dry
It is covered with flowers

2. What do people do underneath the palm trees?

Lay underneath them undone
Sleep in tents
Dance all night
Play games

3. How are the California girls described in the chorus?

Serious and formal
Cold and distant
Unforgettable
Shy and quiet

Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

Party atmosphere and repeated chorus (01:18 – 02:36)

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1. What is mentioned in the line about shoes?

Stilettos
Boots
Sneakers
Sandals

2. What is on the stereo?

Ocean sounds
Snoop Dogg
A guitar solo
A radio show

3. According to the rap, what is summertime?

A problem
Only for tourists
Too short
Everything

Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

West Coast pride and final chorus (02:36 – 03:54)

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1. Which two places are named in the rap?

Beverly Hills and Fresno
Venice Beach and Palm Springs
Hollywood and Malibu
San Diego and Sacramento

2. Why does the rapper say he is close to the person?

Because they are leaving the party
Because they are dancing together
Because they are driving a Jeep
Because they are representing California

3. What phrase is repeated near the end of the song?

Put your hands down
Golden coast forever
Summer never ends
California girls

Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

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1. What is the main theme of the song?

A difficult road trip
A breakup in the city
Life at school
Admiration for California girls and lifestyle

2. What feeling does the song mostly create?

Sad and reflective
Angry and political
Energetic and playful
Calm and mysterious

3. Which setting is most important in the lyrics?

A winter resort
A beach and summer environment
An office in the city
A mountain village

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

Why do you think songs often connect California with fun, beauty, and summer?
Which images in the lyrics are most memorable to you, and why?
Do you think this song shows a realistic picture of California, or more of a fantasy?
How does repetition in the chorus help make the song catchy?