The attached file contains a cloze activity and the full lyrics of the song including a worksheet for understanding the message of the song.
Colors of the Wind sung by Vanessa Williams
The lyrics to this song depict two key messages. The first revolves
around the intimate and reverent relationship between Native Americans and nature. This
simple message would be appropriate as a starting point for students to reflect on and
describe the relationship between themselves/their culture and the natural world. In
addition, the song lyrics describe how useful it can be to “put yourself in the footsteps of
a stranger” to reach a deeper understanding of the world. The message is therefore that
people should be accepting other people who may be different in appearance and culture
and learn from them.