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Common Core RL.8.4 songs
"Thriller": Citing Textual Evidence, Conflict, Theme and Video Analysis
Just in time for Halloween, students will love interacting with Michael Jackson's classic "Thriller" as they:
•Make inferences from the text and cite textual evidence to support inferences.
•Analyze the development of theme through the analysis of plot, setting, characters, and conflict.
•Compare and contrast the lyrics and video adaption of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.7
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6th - 9th
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Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost — Poem Analysis, The Outsiders Activity
This lesson is a poem analysis of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. This is a perfect side activity for the novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton!This activity also works on its own if you are looking just to teach about the poem itself. Your students don't have to be reading The Outsiders.In Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Ponyboy recites the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." This poem plays a major role in the novel as it represents the universal message to stay gold and stay pure. Have your stud
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Novel Study | Complete Unit Plan
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CHRISTMAS SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]
Are you stumped about what to do with students for the week(s) prior to the Winter Break? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze Christmas/Holiday music! The Christmas Song Analysis& Projects product for middle and high schoolers dispels the end of year chaos for you and adds excitement for them. This product has 6 PROJECTS and assignments, 17 songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annotations, worksheets for the songs in the product, and a general set of que
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: THE CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY BUNDLE
ANNOTATING "THE GRINCH" - Figurative Language | Christmas
Looking for a fun and educational December ELA activity? Check out The Grinch Challenge! Students will annotate the song, specifically looking for metaphors and similes... although they may find hyperbole and alliteration too! After annotating the song lyrics, it's fun to share the lyrical video on YouTube. Be prepared for a sing along! It's hard to resist. Included:The Grinch Lyrics - Similes & MetaphorsThe Grinch Lyrics - Figurative LanguageAnnotated Lyrics with KeyEnjoy!Permission to down
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4th - 8th
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THE LOVE SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]
Are you stumped about what to do with your students for Valentine's Day? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze LOVE songs! The LOVE Song Analysis& Projects RESOURCE for middle and high schoolers can be used for one day, one week, or up to a month or unit of love and adds excitement for them, even if they don't have a "boo" or "bae." This EDITABLE resource has 9 PROJECTS and assignments, a whopping 25 popular love songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annota
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6th - 12th
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March Madness - Figurative Language with Pop Artists or Music
March Madness - Figurative Language with Popular Artists' music/songs is an engaging and fresh way for students to engage in Literacy Content. This resource includes Google slides, a Google form, and a printable handout. This NO PREP March Madness activity is a great way to practice finding/annotating for figurative language! Split this activity/lesson into multiple days or all at once! Kids are certainly not going to know they are practicing literacy standards!
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3rd - 8th
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Song Lyric Analysis For Figurative Language Mixed Melodies Grades 5-8
This mini-lesson PowerPoint will allow your students to identify different types of figurative language from a catchy pop and country songs. Animations help both the teacher and the student identify the words in the lyrics that are figurative and the student is prompted to explain the meaning. This lesson is common core aligned and just plain, old-fashioned fun!
This activity works well after an initial lesson on figurative language or review.
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5th - 8th
Fun ELA Worksheets and Activities for Middle School with Bass Reeves Rap Song
Looking for fun ELA worksheets and activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using this Bass Reeves rap song for ELA 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 highlights the accomplishments the highly successful U.S. deputy marshal in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to keep your students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
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6th - 8th
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Figurative Language in Taylor Swift Songs (22 songs)
This activity is so fun for students! In the activity, students are asked to identify figurative language in Taylor Swift songs. They will analyze 22 different songs. While doing this, you can play the lyric music videos for students or play snippets from the songs. Students will be engaged while also getting great figurative language practice. Below are the types of figurative language students will need to know for this activity:1. Simile2. Metaphor3. Personification4. Alliteration5. Allusion
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7th - 8th
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"Christmas Lights" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Coldplay
Join your kids in the holiday merriment through this fun, engaging, meaningful unit of study on a unique holiday song, "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay. Students will work to analyze lyrics, build connections, explore figurative language, and engage in a collaborative dialogue through Socratic seminar. Your students will build reading comprehension, language, speaking, listening and writing skills through this unit and build classroom community through collaboration as well!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Icebreaker: What makes you "roar"? Based on the lyrics Roar by Katy Perry
This is the perfect icebreaker to get to know what is important to your students, assess their comprehension, writing, and speaking skills, plus introduce them to Close Reading all while enjoying the popular song "Roar" by Katy Perry! Perfect for language arts, reading, social studies, debate, or speech classes! This icebreaker can be used to kick off a unit on argumentative writing and research or a debate!
This lesson includes:
-Teacher directions in the "Notes" section of the powerpoint
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6th - 12th
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Standards Based Mini-Lesson: Allusions, Song of the Day
This mini-lesson uses the song ""Man on the Moon" by REM to teach the following ELA Reading Literature Standard:
DETERMINE THE MEANING OF WORDS AND PHRASES AS THEY ARE USED IN A TEXT. ANALYZE THE IMPACT OF ALLUSIONS.
This is a perfect introduction to allusions! Students will be engaged in internet searches about the historical, cultural and Biblical allusions within the song and will learn about comedian legend, Andy Kaufman in the process!
The packet includes:
+ A note-taking page that in
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7th - 12th
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Tone and Mood in Music Analysis - Two Song Comparison - Text Analysis
A fun way to teach students tone and mood - through MUSIC! This lesson has students comparing and contrasting two "love songs" with opposing tones. Lyrics for each song are provided in one column and analysis questions are provided in the other. Get students thinking about:Central IdeaToneMoodCiting Textual EvidenceThemeCompare/Contrast
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7th - 10th
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Poetry Through Song Pain and Loneliness Simon and Garfunkel “I Am a Rock"
Students explore poetry through song, looking closely at the use of imagery and metaphor. After reading and analyzing Paul Simon's "I Am a Rock," students create their own poem. In addition, included are a number of suggested extension activities.
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7th - 12th
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Lyric Analysis- "Freedom" By Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar
Song lyrics are a great way for student to study poetry! It is even better when they can watch a music video associated with the lyrics to make connections between lyrics and media. Have your students practice both RL 8.4 and RL 8.7 with this activity. This activity can also be bundled with activities for "The Hill We Climb" or any other dystopian themed unit.
Grades:
8th - 10th
"Glorious"- A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
You know your middle school kids are singing the song already...Why not engage them in meaningful analysis and conversation, too? This unit of study features the hit by rapper Macklemore, focusing on the beauty of a new day and the power of a positive mindset. Students will deepen reading comprehension and fluency through the study of these lyrics. Activities include vocabulary enrichment, lyric analysis and journal writing prompts, partner work, and the opportunity for students to write a narra
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
Song Study: Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror" (Digital Download)
A song study serves various purposes. This particular song study features Michael Jackson’s “Man In the Mirror.” In the world of this popular song, students are able to explore and analyze aspects of identity and critical social issues such as homelessness. Students are also able to dissect and analyze the use of literary elements in the song lyrics as well. Note: This song study is intended for secondary ELA classrooms, but it can most certainly be used across disciplines.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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Love Poems Valentine's Day Gr. 7-12
What better time to explore love poems and songs than during the month of February or for Valentine’s Day? This unit packet is complete with extensive notes on literary devices (Author’s Style), literal and figurative language, poetry devices and theme. Eleven famous poems and songs are analyzed, exploring a wide variety from Shakespeare’s sonnets to contemporary songs of love.
These lessons are scaffolded and differentiated; teacher determines the groups, poems/songs and the level of analysis
"To Love Them, To Leave Them" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
Your middle school students' hearts will appreciate this unit of study, featuring popular songs "Yours" by Russell Dickerson and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift! Activities include developing mental pictures, lyric analysis, opinion and narrative writings, text-to-text and text-to-self connection building, figurative language study, background study of song inspiration, authors' purpose writing, and collaborative conversation through Socratic seminar. The stage will be
That’s Epic! Led Zeppelin's "Battle of Evermore" and "Ramble On"
Led Zeppelin's epic song "The Battle of Evermore" is rich in imagery and well-connected to Tolkien's extraordinary Lord of the Rings trilogy. The lyrics are provided with vocabulary defined and a place for annotations is given. Links to online recordings of the song and a YouTube link (from The Fellowship of the Ring) to Frodo's important talk with Galadriel in Lothlorien, where he in humble desperation offers her the one ring, are provided. Definitions of epic literature are included and connec
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7th - 11th
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Thriller Mini Lesson
Just in time for Halloween, students will love interacting with Michael Jackson's classic "Thriller" as they:
•Make inferences from the text and cite textual evidence to support inferences.
•Analyze the development of theme through the analysis of plot, setting, characters, and conflict.
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.4
Please check my store for the full lesson in which students cite textual evidence, identify conflict, analyze theme development, and complete a music video analysis.
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6th - 9th
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Animals of Eden: A Story of Teamwork in the Wild (eBook Version)
In this poetic children's verse, woodland creatures learn to work together and save their precious land from forest fires. A lyrical tale that encourages hard work, persistence, and "watchful balance" with nature. "Teamwork and quick wit saves us all!"This eBook text allows for several layers of differentiated learning as the poetic stanzas and literary devices include varied levels of complexity. Younger students will enjoy the suggestive images that go along with the story while older studen
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Not Grade Specific
Allusions in Songs
This product teaches students how to identify allusions through song lyrics, catering to musical or rhythmic learners. They will learn about five different types of allusions through examples. An easy-to-follow worksheet allows students to analyze five different song lyrics for allusions. This activity can be done independently or in groups. It also works great as a stations activity, gallery walk, or jigsaw! Students will love listening to contemporary songs while interpreting allusions. After
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6th - 12th
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