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6th grade literature songs
Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
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4th - 8th
Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark Set {VERSION 1}
There are 8 unique bookmarks in this set. Each one features lyrics from Taylor Swift songs. They are fully black and white so that students can color them! Version 2 can be found here.Click here to follow me!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark BUNDLE
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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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
Identifying theme and tone using paired readings
Check out the updated version of this assignment.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mother-to-Son-and-Dear-Mama-Paired-Reading-3835433
Students will identify the theme and tone using "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur.
Langston Hughes & Tupac Shakur Bundle - I, too, Changes, Harlem, The Rose ...
While from different eras, Tupac Shakur and Langston Hughes use poetry and music to explore themes of identity, social injustice, and the African American experience. Studying them together allows a deeper understanding of how art can serve as a platform for advocating change.What's included:- Langston Hughes Biography- Tupac Shakur Biography- I, Too vs Changes- Mother to Son vs Dear Mama- Harlem vs The Rose that Grew from Concrete
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6th - 12th
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Langston Hughes - Mother to Son - Tupac - Dear Mama - Poem & Song Comparison
Matching these two touching pieces will help students highlight differences in perspectives, tones, and eras. The pre-activity questions and extension activities will allow students to reflect on their own loved ones.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Questions- Mother to Son Analysis Questions- Dear Mama Analysis Questions- Poem & Song Comparison Questions- Tone Venn Diagram- Extension Activity- Answer Keys
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6th - 12th
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Long Live by Taylor Swift Poetry Analysis
During a poetry unit, it’s pretty easy for students to get lost. That’s why I created this resource. Students will complete a poetry analysis of the song “Long Live” by Taylor Swift. Students will analyze the following components of a poem: theme, speaker, word choice, imagery, figurative language, and tone. Once students complete the poetry analysis, it may be helpful to have them conduct their own poetry analysis reviewing figurative language. In the product, I have also included a figurative
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4th - 12th
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Reading Fluency Passages Bundle (Distance Learning)
Reading Fluency Passages for Upper Grades is a collection of poems, songs, quotes, and speeches that teach about America’s history as students focus on reading fluency. Common Core Anchor Reading Standards posters can also be used to remind students of the strategies they are using while working on their fluency. Poems by Robert Frost and songs about westward expansion help students understand about different time periods and introduce them to many different vocabulary words. Students learn to r
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3rd - 6th
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Figurative Language in 'Surface Pressure' from "Encanto"
Onomatopoeia, similes, and metaphors, GALORE!Sing along with Luisa and study her use of figurative language using her relatable lyrics from the song "Surface Pressure." Possible answers are included. Definitions and terms are included, too. Students can complete electronically or this practice can be printed for students to do on paper!
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5th - 7th
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Device with Spice! (Literary Devices and Elements)
Device with Spice: Let's make learning the literary devices fun! Installment One: The literary elements and devices - oxymoron, simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, protagonist, antagonist, alliteration, and repetition - are taught with extremely catchy jingles that are designed to catch the attention of students at any age and stick in their memories for a lifetime! Included with the jingles are fun worksheets to reinforce student learning. Posters can be printed with four options o
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K - 6th
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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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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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Music & Poetry Bundle -Justin Bieber, Shakespeare, Langston Hughes, 2Pac & more!
Say 'goodbye' to monotonous and boring poetry lessons Say 'hello' to engaging, relatable and music-filled poetry lessons Each lesson takes on a life and direction of its own based on the themes of the poem and song. The following poems and songs are paired in this comprehensive bundle:- Langston Hughes vs. 2Pac- Shakespeare vs. Justin Bieber- Maya Angelou vs. Shawn Mendes- Robert Frost vs. Avicii- W. H. Auden vs. Bruno Mars
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6th - 12th
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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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The Hobbit VIRTUAL TOUR
Embark on an enchanting journey through Middle-earth with our exclusive "Hobbit ThingLink Virtual Tour," an immersive experience that brings the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" to life like never before. This interactive tour invites fans of all ages to explore the rich landscapes, iconic locations, and thrilling chapters of the beloved tale through a blend of stunning visuals, 360 degree images,, captivating narration, and atmospheric music.From Bilbo's cozy hobbit-hole at Bag End, compl
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5th - 12th
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Music eLearning: K-5 Grade Level Concept Videos and PDFs
I'm so excited to present to you this set of eLearning videos and PDFs for the music room. This bundled set specifically focuses on kindergarten through fifth grade rhythmic and melodic elements. Included with this set is a PDF and MP4 teaching file for each song, that you can share your students. Please note that ways to share these files include SeeeSaw, Schoology, Google Classroom and any other platform in which the files are password protected.** rhythm files include videos in Chevés’ counti
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PreK - 8th
The Misadventures of Maude March, A Western Adventure
Maude March seems to ride right out of the pages of her little sister Sallie's Old West dime novels and into a hornet's nest of trouble. Now who would suspect that a plain, skinny, outspoken 15-year-old gal would turn up with her face plastered on Wanted posters all over the Mid-West? To hear Sallie tell it, Maude seemed to be getting wrongly accused of everything from horse theft to bank robbery.You probably won't blame the two orphaned sisters for hitting the road after their second run of bad
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4th - 6th
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Wonder- Song Lyrics Book
This book is a collection of all the songs lyrics that are mentioned in each of the different parts of the book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This will allow students to do a close read of each of the songs to see how they connect to the character that the chapter is about.
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4th - 6th
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The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Song of the Day, Dealing with Loss, Characterization
Johnny Cade just passed away. How will the Outsider gang react to this immense loss? After finishing CHAPTER NINE, pause for a memorable "Song of the Day" lesson. Students will listen to a modern-day song and then complete a handout to analyze characters. As a bonus activity, students will read an article about "dealing with the loss" and write a eulogy from the perspective of any outsider character and present their words in a heartfelt memorial service the following day. This activity can
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6th - 12th
The Giver Movie Worksheets + Bonus One Republic Song Analysis
Worksheet 1: Director's SeatStudents sit in the director's seat as they decide who plays who and what changes they would make if directing the movie.Worksheet 2: MovieStudents note changes between the text and movie versions as they watch.Worksheet 3: Ordinary HumanStudents make connections between the movie's theme song, Ordinary Human by One Republic, before reading about Ryan Tedder's inspiration for writing the song.Sample answers included.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ultimate "The Giver" Study Unit
Shakespeare Sonnet 18 Justin Bieber Anyone - Music and Poetry Lesson Plan
Discover the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 and the contemporary charm of Justin Bieber's 'Anyone' in our engaging lesson plan. Students will have fun exploring sonnet features and crafting their own with modern twists.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Common Core Standards- Pre-reading Questions- Shakespearean Sonnet Guide- Sonnet 18 Analysis Questions- Song Analysis Questions- Sonnet & Song Comparison Questions- Shakespearean Dictionary- Modern Sonnet Challenge- Bieber Sonnet C
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6th - 12th
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Figurative Language Bingo using Music!
Figurative Language Bingo using Known Songs This figurative language activity is to help students to better understand and identify different types such as similes, metaphors, personification, allusion, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. You can play the songs in or out of order that is up to you. You can play Bingo in many different aspects of the unit on figurative language. Check out my figurative language anchor charts that can be used to support this lesson. - This could be played to introduce
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3rd - 10th
The Strange Visitor - Scottish Folktale - Sountrack Story for Music or ELA
This favorite musical folktale will delight and engage your students! This set includes a six-minute MP4 recording (playable and burnable on most computers), the script in black and white and color-cued formats, two pages of visual aids, a teaching guide, and rhythm strips for exploring and composing with the rhythms in the story. Depending on whether you use this as a literacy activity or literacy/music integration with composing activity, teaching time can vary from 20 minutes to an hour.
The
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1st - 6th
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