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Higher education poetry songs
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry & Song Lyrics Comparison Activity w/Key
Students have a hard time understanding poetry, but put the words into a song & they seem to get it. This exercise pairs up songs with poems that have similar literary elements and/or themes to make it easier for students to understand difficult concepts.
See the free download for a listing of all the songs & poems included in this lesson.
Teacher's guide/answer key included!
Created by Tracee Orman
www.traceeorman.com
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES G
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamilton Poetry Lesson Plan
Engage students in poetry by using the extremely popular musical Hamilton!Practice identifying poetry devices using the lyrics of the Hamilton song "Right Hand Man." Students need to be familiar with the following poetry devices: tone, repetition, end rhyme, internal rhyme, consonance, assonance, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.The download contains a link to the Google Doc assignment and ANSWER KEY.If you notice any errors or encounter any problems, please let me know so that I can make correcti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hip-Hop and Shakespeare Full Lesson
Lesson includes a worksheet to go along with a linked Ted Talk, answer key, PowerPoint Presentation linking modern rap lyrics to iambic pentameter, and a worksheet linking modern rap lyrics to iambic pentameter. Full day's lesson (or two if you also have daily warm-up and silent reading time).
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SUFISM( MYSTIC POETRY/RELIGIOUS POETRY) : (COLLECTION OF TWENTY SUFI POETS)
Dear Readers:This book revolves around my personal favorite collection of inspirational verses contributed by Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi and Pashtun Sufi poets, belonging to diverse cultural and geographical traditions. In order to pursue the authentic translations of the aforementioned verses, the contributions made by scholars and academics like Vraje Abramia, Daniel Karlin, Margaret Smith, A.J. Arberry, Reynold Alleyne Nicholson, Lochan Singh Buxi, Harjeet Singh Gill, Coleman Barks,
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10th - 11th, Higher Education
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Dear Future Generations: Sorry (Distance Learning Compatible Versions Included)
Based on Prince Ea's spoken word video and transcript, "Dear Future Generations: Sorry", this is a critical thinking unit centered around environmental issues/concerns.This is a complete 1-2 lesson unit, including video analysis, interpretation of quotes, emotional response in writing, and class discussion.This has been a favorite unit in my 9th grade English class for many years. The environment is a very prevalent topic among our teenagers, more so now than ever. It's a topic most teens want t
The Road Not Taken (SATB unaccompanied, with optional piano)
One of Robert Frost's most famous poems, The Road Not Taken looks at the choices we all face in our lives and the impact of each decision on ourselves and others. Sometimes we may venture down one path, thinking we'll return again to where it diverged but, "as way leads on to way," we often know we'll never come back. In the end, as we reflect we know that, for good or bad, our decision has "made all the difference."This song was written for a high school graduation and its theme of choices and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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9/11 September 11 Activities Gr. 9-12
This packet is complete with activities honoring 9/11 for older students. What better way to encourage students to reflect on what 9/11 means to them?
This packet includes three articles about the 9/11 attacks and seven songs written about 9/11 with accompanying reflection worksheets. Teacher can choose from the articles as well as seven lyrics from popular musicians ranging from Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Bon Jovi to Toby Keith, Darryl Worley and dc Talk. The Toby Keith and Darryl Worley
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poe's The Raven - Using Music to Better Understand Literary Terms
Guiding Question: What do poetry and music have in common?
Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, “The Raven,” is noted for its lingering rhythms, sonorous rhymes, and Gothic themes. Sounds musical, doesn't it? But these are literary devices that were used in creating the mood in his poem. Note that both writers and composers have similar guidelines to follow and techniques to use.
Poe declared in his essay, "The Poetic Principle": "It is in Music, perhaps, that the soul most nearly attains the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lesson plan / worksheet: Song lyrics fun interactive listening & interpretation
Fun song lyrics exercise combining listening, speaking and vocabulary exercises. You can extend each part as much as you see fit but my advice would be to focus heavily on the comments discussion, ESL students never get the chance to practice speaking naturally enough and this is exactly one of those opportunities.You might want to decide which interpretation you find most convincing or even come up with your own; in any case, try to get a dynamic and interactive conversation going! Most of all,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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High School English | Rap Song Lyrics Analysis "Fake Woke" Assignment
The music video is available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l6JUNFAJ9oDisclaimer: This song does have provocative thoughts, as happens in the rap genre. The purpose is to analyze and learn from the lyrics as a form of poetry and a creative form of argumentative writing.Purpose of this Assignment: The central goal of this assignment is to critically analyze the persuasive arguments presented in this song, within the scope of pop culture and society. Students should try to understand
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Where I'm From Song Analysis and Poetry Writing
"It may not sound like much, but it is where I'm from". Students in a classroom come from diverse backgrounds. This is the perfect activity to bring that diversity to light. I have used the song analysis and poetry writing assignment as a "back to school" ice breaker, as a tool to connect background with values right before reading TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD or FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, or as just a free-standing poetry lesson. No matter how you plan on using the songs, it will quickly become a stude
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Two Song Songwriting Unit! Coming To Voice and Identity
Hello all! Happy planning and happy summer!I just created a pretty comprehensive TWO song unit on songwriting!The unit features 10 step unit plan laid out in calendar form with that will allow you to teach two different original songs based on the concept of "coming to voice", developing and claiming one's identity. The unit uses India Arie's "I am Light" as a starting point for one or both songs. The unit includes: -Calendar Style Lesson Plan with clear step by step directions and web links t
Narrative Poetry Put to Music
Let’s write a Narrative Poem… (♪ ♪ and let’s put it to music ♪ ♪ )I play my students the song, ‘One Piece at a Time’ by Johnny Cash.This song tells a great story… much like a narrative poem tells a story.I provide them with the lyrics to ‘One Piece at a Time’ so they can reference how a story flows AND so they can see how I want them to structure their poem.Their assignment is to write their own narrative poem telling about their summer vacation and be able to sing it/say it/rap it to the tune
Alphabet Poem Songs
Alphabet Poem Songs is a booklet containing Edward Lear's poems written for each letter of the alphabet. The poems have been set to original melodies that also include ostinato parts for the music classroom. Learning to read is based on sounds, patterns and rhythms - this book of songs are rhythmically pleasing to the ear, appropriate for those following Conversational Solfege (Feierabend) or First Steps in Music (Feierabend), Orff, Kodaly, Gameplan, Music Play, or another curriculum based on t
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PreK - 4th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Alphabet Cards & Song Poems Bundle
Poème Nourriture #6
This sweet poem introduces students to a large variety of vegetables from the garden. We are even introducing herbs and a couple of sweets. An excellent vocabulary builder. This sheet contains two (2) copies of the poem, and once printed off it can be cut in half and given to students as a half-sheet to save on paper.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Analyzing Popular Song Lyrics
Do you struggle to motivate your students to learn poetry elements? Make it more engaging by analyzing song lyrics from a variety of artists! This bundle includes four songs to analyze. My students LOVED this unit. This was one of the few times they begged for classtime not to end. They came to class each day eager and ready to learn more. Also included are links to the songs to listen to them with the lyrics on the screen. Each song also has a list of questions to analyze poetry elements wit
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sociology Rap Project
Get the students pumped to review their Sociology knowledge!! This project can be used to review a chapter or the entire course at the end of the semester. Students pick a sociological concept, perspective, person, or other topic and create a rap song about it. Then they perform it in class! Let your students creativity and imagination run wild! Many of my students add background music or the karaoke version of a song to sing to. This is a fun and entertaining way to review your material.Includ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Fresh Flowers For My Children - Vocal Art Songs
This is a collection of vocal art songs meant for older students and adults. Songs are in medium-high range and are inspired by the writings of Katharine Parker Gordon (1841).
These songs are published and copyrighted. They can be used for events such as Solo & Ensemble or sung for general public performances. Please contact the seller if you wish to perform any of the repertoire for ticketed events.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Inclusion & Acceptance Through Lyrics & Poetry - LGBTQ+ Topics
If you are needing a good LGBTQ lesson plan, this is the product you are searching for! This unit plan is filled with critical thinking questions designed to make students consider the history of LGBTQ people. Preview the resource here!This resource is a 45 page booklet of songs and lyrics that promote inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ+ persons and ideas. The first half of the book covers some key musical artists and bands who have one or more members who identify/identified as LGBTQ+. The secon
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pledge of Allegiance Handout PDF
Help your students learn the words to the Pledge of Allegiance! This Pledge of Allegiance Handout depicts the lyrics to the Pledge, accompanied by a photo of the US Flag, and an etching of Washington crossing the Delaware. Print it as a poster for your classroom, or as a handout for your students. The words to the Pledge of Allegiance was originally composed by Colonel George Bach in 1887. In 1892, a Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy revised the words, and published them in a children's m
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1st - 6th, Higher Education
Performance Poetry "Witch Hunt", album by Rush, words by Neil Peart
The song lyrics to "Witch Hunt" are about censorship, prejudice and discrimination. I have taught this lesson for years but it seems particularly pertinent now in this time of pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. The lesson contains the song lyrics, learning activities, questions, research activities and an answer key.
Poetry The highwayman Imagery with Higher Order Thinking Questions
Are your students turned off by the word "poetry"? Don't teach poems. Teach songs! This four-page worksheet contrasts the 1997 song "The Highwayman" with the original poem written by Alfred Noyes in 1906. This lesson is designed to teach imagery and figurative language using color mapping. Students will use colored pencils to mark examples of imagery. Twenty-eight questions are arranged alongside the text of the poem. The questions vary in difficulty ranging from simple comprehension to Higher O
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Goethe: "The Death Dance"/"Totentanz": woodcut, poem, song, interview
CONTENTS
1. “Danse Macabre”: woodcut by Michael Wolgemut (1493)
2. “Totentanz”: Goethe’s original poem (1815)
3. “The Death Dance”: 1874 translation
4. “The Death Dance”: song version by Bernd Wahlbrinck (2007)
5. YouTube link & background info
6. Fictitious interview
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Learn more about poetry resources
Poetry encourages students to engage with language, explore their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the broader human experience. If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital poetry resources, look no further. TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.
If you want to make poets out of younger students in elementary grades, then acrostic poems or fill in the blank poems are the perfect place to start. (In fact, many poetry resources on TPT include templates so your students can easily get started producing their own poetry, whether it’s a haiku, or limerick.) For older students in middle and high school, you can find an array of resources to teach them about everything from iambic pentameter, figurative language, to famous poets from history. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your students’ poetry skills in no time.
Fun and engaging poetry activities to try
Teaching students about poetry can be an engaging and creative experience. Here are a few ideas for poetry activities that you can find on TPT to help you introduce and explore the world of poetry with your students:
Poetic Device Scavenger Hunt
Distribute some poems and have students identify and highlight poetic devices like similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. Discuss what these are and the overall impact on the reader's experience.
Poetry Analysis Jigsaw
Divide students into small groups, assigning each group a different poem. Have each group analyze the assigned poem's themes, tone, and literary devices, and present their findings to the class.
Poetry Slam or Performance
Organize a poetry slam where students can perform poems they’ve written themselves or those written by famous poets. This will help build confidence and strengthen their public speaking skills.
Writing Poetry from Different Perspectives
Ask students to write a poem from the perspective of an inanimate object or an animal to foster empathy and encourage creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Creating Found Poetry
Provide magazines, newspapers, or online articles. Have students cut out interesting words and phrases, and use them to create their own unique poems.
These (and other!) activities can help deepen your students’ appreciation for poetry and enhance their creative writing skills.
Frequently asked questions about teaching poetry
What types of poetry resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of poetry resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular poetry lessons include learning how to write haikus, acrostic poems, limericks, and free verse.
How do I find poetry resources on TPT?
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