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Common Core L.5.5 songs
Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War
Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution!
Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
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4th - 6th
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5th and 6th Grade Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Worksheets
Are you looking for engaging figurative language through song lyrics worksheets for 5th and 6th grade? Rap music is the answer! Based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice figurative language skills.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!*Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The son
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5th - 7th
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Similes and Metaphors in Music Activity Pack
This packet contains:
~links to 6 different music videos with fun songs the kids know and love that contain examples of similes and metaphors. The songs include:
"Without Love" from the movie Hairspray
"Firework" by Katy Perry
"Red" by Taylor Swift
"Mr. Grinch" from When the Grinch Stole Christmas
"Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes
and "Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music" you can use as an introduction or review
~A Simile and Metaphor Cheat Sheet
~Song Lyrics to the songs listed above
~Pr
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3rd - 6th
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Finding Figurative Language and Meaning in a Song: Happy by Pharrell
Using the song and lyrics of "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, students will explore the meaning and figurative language within the song.
This activity prompts students to engage with a hit song while looking for literary devices and figurative language. It includes finding examples with:
-similes
-metaphors
-personification
-alliteration
-theme/meaning
A very fun and engaging way for students to practice their figurative language!
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4th - 7th
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Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for fun end of year packet worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are the answer! Based on Hip Hop, rap, and jazz history rap songs, these ELA activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of skills! Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the reading activities detailed
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5th - 7th
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Grinchy Similies and Metaphors
Mini lesson introducing figurative language of similes and metaphors using the Grinch theme song. Includes full lesson plan, chart to display on the board, lyrics to the song, teacher lyric answer key, and student work sheets.Lyrics follow the song:You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft
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4th - 6th
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Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Use rap songs as short stories with figurative language passage worksheets to keep your middle school students engaged! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*This bundle includes:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 24 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based on the song lyrics per passage- 24 multiple-choice, identif
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Use rap songs as short stories with figurative language passage worksheets to keep your middle school students engaged! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*This bundle includes:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 18 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based on the song lyrics per passage- 18 multiple-choice, identif
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5th - 7th
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Hip Hop History Fun ELA Worksheets and Reading Activities for Middle School
Looking for fun ELA worksheets for middle school? History of Hip hop is the solution! Based on our history rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent reading activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. These activities are:- no prep to save you time-
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5th - 7th
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History of Jazz Music Reading Passages with Worksheets
Would you like to keep your students engaged with Jazz history reading comprehension activities? Do it with rap music! Based on our jazz history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics to practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities
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5th - 7th
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Daily Figurative Language Analysis; Song of the Week Edition!
Credited to (please check out!):Music Borders- http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Anastasiya-Multimedia-StudioAP font- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amanda-PauleyThere is no better way to engage students in learning to identify and analyze figurative language than to bring music into the classroom! The intended use of this product is to be used during morning work, however, you may use it as you please!:) Each week throughout the unit, students receive a “song of the week”. Eac
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4th - 6th
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Henry Box Brown Reading Passage Activities with Biography Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Henry "Box" Brown? Rap music is the way to do it!Based on our Henry "Box" Brown, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities d
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5th - 7th
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Hip Hop Dance History Fun End of Year ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Hip Hop dance history + rap song = fun end of year ELA reading activities for middle school! Based on our History of Hip Hop Dance, rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. These activ
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5th - 7th
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Middle School Fun ELA Worksheets Activities with Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
Need fun ELA worksheets activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using motivational rap song lyrics as a reading passage with activities! Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities listed below.The song for this activity motivates students to overcome challenges and think about life in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to your keep students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
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5th - 7th
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Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Worksheets for Middle School
These figurative language through song lyrics passage worksheets for middle school are based on a pre-Hip Hop history rap song.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The song for this activity explores the real-life story of Bill who witnessed how community groups and gangs in the Bronx influenced the birth of Hip Hop and rap music. The song uses similes, metaphors, and Hip Hop terminology to narrate thes
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5th - 7th
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Personification Worksheets with Song Lyrics for 5th and 6th Grade
These personification worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our Spooky Personification rap song and feature examples of figurative language from the song lyrics that challenge students to identify and explain their use. Students will listen to the song then use the lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of personification in text.The song for this activity tells the story of a teen who is seemingly haunted by objects in his room.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Passage Questions for Middle School
Bass Reeves Reading Passage Activities with Biography with Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Bass Reeves? Rap music is the way to do it! Based on our Bass Reeves, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below
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5th - 7th
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Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Engage your students during the trickiest of seasons through these creative units of study! Your 4th-8th grade students will have opportunities to build reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and listening skills through this compilation of resources.These units of study include: ♪copies of song lyrics for student and teacher use♪Sketch to stretch invitations♪Vocabulary enrichment activities♪Building Background nonfiction reading and written responses♪Student writing prompts♪Text dependen
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Figurative Language through Songs Passage Worksheets Bundle
Do you need engaging, figurative language through songs passage worksheets for middle school? Rap music is the solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice figurative language skills.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- high-interest
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5th - 7th
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Jazz Age Reading Comprehension Activities for 6th and 7th Grade
Are you looking for engaging Jazz Age history, reading comprehension activities for 6th and 7th grade? Rap music is the way to do it! Based on a rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities deta
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5th - 7th
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Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Activity for 6th and 7th Grade
This figurative language through song lyrics passage activity for 6th and 7th grade is based on our Jazz Age history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.*Note: This product is a digital, Google Forms reading activity for use in Google Classroom. If you would like the paper-based activity, click here.The song for these activities contains many similes, metaphors, and jazz terminology which are used to d
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Activities
Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Want to keep your students engaged using short stories as figurative language passage worksheets for middle school? Rap music is the solution! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*The figurative language activities in this bundle include:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 6 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based
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5th - 7th
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Veterans Day Reading Passage Making Inferences Worksheets 4th and 5th Grade
These making inferencing worksheets for 4th and 5th grade are based on a Veterans Day rap song and challenge students to infer information about veterans and their service based on the song lyrics.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.The song for this activity explains the history of Veterans Day, how it became a public holiday, how it is celebrated, who veterans are, and their service and sacrifice for their cou
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Questions for 5th and 6th Grade
Figurative vs Literal Language Worksheets with Song Lyrics for 5th and 6th Grade
These 5th and 6th grade figurative vs literal language worksheets are based on our "Literal Monster" rap song. The song lyrics are used as a reading passage and contain several metaphors and expressions, providing students with examples for practice.The song for this activity tells the story of a teenager who is haunted when her figurative jokes and comments literally come to life in a frightening way.*Listen to the song in the video preview above!*These activities include:- the song lyrics for
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Passage Questions for Middle School
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