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Middle school english language arts songs for Microsoft Word
Paired Passage- Poetry, Song Lyric Questions for "Mother to Son" and "Dear Mama"
This assignment is a set of 8 response questions for a paired reading of "Mother to Son" poem by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" song by Tupac Shakur. Poem and song lyrics are not included due to copyright restrictions, but can easily be found online.
Each question asks for a written response that includes text evidence. I suggest using this as a two-day activity in which students spend the first day doing close-readings of both the poem and the song lyrics, and the second day spent writing the
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8th - 11th
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Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)
Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word document, so you can add extra questions to the directions and answer sheets if you'd like. -Songs are from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Brantley Gilbert, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Andra Day, etc. -Poems are all American Literature poems from Maya Angelou,
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7th - 12th
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"Coming of Age" Song Analysis Activity
Students will select from a variety of pre-selected songs geared toward the "Coming of Age" and "Value of Work" unit. With a partner, they will explore and analyze the lyrics to find theme, symbols, figurative language, and more. Then, they will create an album cover representing their analysis. This lesson will take 1 hour, however, it can be extended into another day (included with directions). This includes: >Written directions for students for the {Guided Portion} {Song Analysis} {Album C
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7th - 11th
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Holidays - Reader's Theatre Play
This is an 11 page HOLIDAY PLAY that can be used with a class or theatre group to put on a performance to both small and large audiences. It is based loosely on the story 'Scrooge.' It centers around a student that wants to quit the Holiday play out of selfishness. After visits from Spirits the main character learns the errors of his ways. The play teaches a moral about how others depend on us even though we don't realize it. For adventurous teachers, there are also some recommendations for s
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Eminem Lose Yourself Poetic Devices
Practice identifying poetic/literary devices with the first section of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" - students LOVE this! They especially begin to understand identifying different types of rhyme and assonance, areas that in traditional poems are often hard to identify.If you like this, please see my Plot and Character presentation materials, suitable for 9th and 10th graders.
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8th - 11th
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Song and Story Visuals for Students with Autism
Students can sing along, sequence, or retell the story with the visual in this packet.
This packet includes
1. Going on a Bear Hunt
2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
4. Polar Bear, Polar Bear
5. The Brew
6. Wheels on the Bus
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PreK - 8th
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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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Language Arts Activity: Using YOUTUBE Music Videos to Teach the Elements of Plot
The students are shown five popular music videos on YOUTUBE. While watching the videos they make notes. After watching, they work together to answer questions concerning the elements of plot in each video. Then individually, each student charts the elements of plot in one of the five videos.
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6th - 9th
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Freak the Mighty:connecting characters with music/lyrics
This one-day activity is fun and educational. Sting recorded a song "The Mighty" for the soundtrack that goes with the movie of the book "Freak the Mighty" or "The Mighty." The kids love incorporating music in the classroom. This document includes the song lyrics and some thought provoking questions that compare the book and the lyrics as well as self-refection on the content. I also downloaded the song on iTunes to play for the kids while they answer the questions (not included). You can h
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4th - 8th
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Social Protest Poetry / Song Lyrics
These are song lyrics by Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Ben Harper... to study as part of my Social Protest Poetry Project.
This is my favorite project of the school year! Students learn the true power of words as they research, analyze, and/or write their own poetry of social protest. Real-world issues are explored and put to poetic words. The unit covers poetic analysis, research, author's purpose & craft, and multi-media presentations. Find other assignments within this unit for sale sepa
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4th - 12th
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Special Olympics - We're All Alike .... We're All Different
Special Olympics activities for every child to learn how we are all alike even though we are all different and special. A great way to educate children on differences.Can be adapted to many age and learning levels.
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1st - 6th
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Parody Song Project & Worksheet
This download will provide you with a Parody Song project and accompanying worksheet to do with your classes!You will be provided with clear directions, a grading rubric and guidelines for your students to be successful on this project! The accompanying worksheet will take some time before the project to get students accustomed to writing parody songs. The products are always fun to read and I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
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5th - 8th
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Robert Frost Poetry Compare and Contrast Analysis Activity and Essay
Analyze Robert Frost's classic poem "The Road Not Taken" with close reading annotations and questions. Discusses message, tone, and figurative language. Then, compare and contrast the poem with country singer Lauren Alaina's hit song "The Road Less Traveled"! Students will explore music as poetry and discover if two poems with similar titles are really the same. Answer key and essay rubric provided! My students LOVED this activity and I hope yours will as well! The song is catchy and has a p
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5th - 9th
Veteran's Day Lesson - Book, Song & Tissue Paper Poppies!
This is a powerful lesson that teaches students about and the importance of Veteran's Day. The lesson provides:
- a brief history about Veteran's Day
- pictures of soldiers in various wars
- incorporates the book, The Wall by Eve Bunting
- making tissue paper poppy pins to wear
- moving video to Toby Keith's American Solider
- journal entries
This lesson is moving and powerful! I taught this to fourth graders a couple of years ago and they still mention it whenever they see me!! Great way to g
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2nd - 6th
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Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Quiz/Handout
This quiz/handout accompanies the 28 slide "Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Review Quiz/Powerpoint" product I posted.
The powerpoint is a 28 slide powerpoint containing 10 songs/lyrics of various genres. Artists include Ke$ha, Coolio, Taylor Swift, Maino, Jay Sean/Lil Wayne, and other artists of high interest to students.
Students must assign an appropriate THEME to each song after hearing the song played and reading along with the lyrics. Students must also pull out at le
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7th - 10th
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Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs are indeed poetry (or, heaven forbid—the acronym R.A.P. stands for Rhythmic American Poetry!), the sky is the limit for a renewed appreciation for poetry. This can be a nice addition to any poetry unit, or, it stands alone as an extension activity, a c
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6th - 12th
Da Coconut Song with Korean and English lyrics
This is a fun song to teach your students. The song explains the coconut plant and what it is used for. The lyrics are written word for word, as well as translated in Korean. At the end of the worksheet has the link for the song.
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4th - 7th
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Classroom Cheers
Great for all ages and classes! The eight cards each include a title, picture, and description of the cheer. Some examples are "You are Brrrilliant" and "Roller Coaster". The cheers are fun alternative for clapping for a class to do after a student shares a writing project or is successful. My students love these! I printed in color and put them in a small CHEER laundry box for storage in my classroom.
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PreK - 6th
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Chance the Rapper Reading passage and study questions.
A great informational worksheet on some of the up and coming African American singers, rappers, and etc. Great for reading comprehension, main idea, fluency reading and a motivational reinforcement to enforce literacy to the new generation with their current music genre.
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1st - 12th
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS
CHRISTMAS CAROLS: - We wish you a Merry Christmas.- Little donkey- Santa Claus is coming to town. Listening practice. You will be able to get better at your LISTENING with this activity.•- Complete the song.•- Also, you must put the sentences in order (1-4) according to the song.You can find the link of MP3 songs in the WORD document.
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K - 8th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Teaching Theme with Songs
Want to attract middle school students to the idea of theme? Try using two different genres of songs with the same message!
Product includes song lyrics and instructions for analyzing song lyrics and writing about theme using lyrics as textual evidence.
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5th - 9th
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Months of the Year Songs
I use these songs during calendar time in my classroom. I allow the children to create the hand motions, clapping, snapping, etc. to help them make it fun! We sing these daily. I have ex-students that tell me they still sing some of the songs to help them remember how to spell the months. I also find that after a few days into each month, students no longer look around the room to spell the month when they need to write it. They also love going home and showing off to their family that they can
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PreK - 6th
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Uptown Funk Scavenger Hunt - 1 day research practice
Using "Uptown Funk" -- have students search through the available resources on line to answer questions about the Bruno Mars Featuring mega hit from Mark Ronson.
Poetry, Music, Research, Fun.
I use in on those strange days at the END OF SCHOOL where one needs enrichment, but not grades.
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5th - 9th
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