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The Holmes Sweet Music Home Picture Book Index
Have you been wanting to incorporate children's literature into your music classroom but don't know how? Are you overwhelmed with finding musical books that cover specific concepts or holidays? Do you wish you had something that helped make lesson planning easier? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, then this is the product for you!Five years ago, I sat down and indexed my entire picture book collection. I categorized it to include rhythmic concepts, melodic concepts, holidays, seaso
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PreK - 8th
Figurative Language: Music Through the Decades
Take a journey through the decades while identifying figurative language in music specific to each era. The set includes music from the 50s through the millennium. Great for station work or small group activities.
Each decade handout includes a short summary of the music of the period, six sample lyrics of music popular in the era, and a chart for identifying the figures of speech found in each sampling (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and idiom).
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4th - 9th
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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
Poetry Made Easy: Teach 5 Songs as Poems with Figurative Language Activities
Use songs as a bridge to analyzing traditional poetry. Start with the bonus figurative language activities, then teach the 8 Steps for Annotating Songs as Poems, and finally move to analyzing 5 full songs as poems.This product includes:(1) Bonus Resources for Teaching Literary Devices and Figurative Language *** web links *** student cheat sheet *** 2 worksheets (with answer keys) *** 2 shortened songs for practice with answer keys (“Mean” by Taylor Swift and “Firewor
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7th - 12th
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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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Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 6th and 7th Grade
Based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song, these main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade include multiple-choice questions, extension activities, and graphic organizers. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students struggle with identifying central idea. This is a great resource to supplement those skills." – Austin H.This act
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6th - 8th
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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
Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Worksheets with Passages
Are you looking for engaging, middle school main idea and supporting details worksheets with passages? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics while they practice main idea and details 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.Wha
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6th - 8th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics for all 16 songs as well as 16 open ended questions which will elicit discussi
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7th - 12th
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Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Nonfiction Passage for Middle School
This main idea and supporting details nonfiction passage for middle school is based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap Music song and includes multiple-choice, self-grading questions, a graphic organizer, and a turn-and-talk activity. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for various sections of the song.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students love this resource. It provides the right amount
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Independent ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
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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Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets Mini Lessons
Do you need engaging, main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are your answer! Based on rap songs, these mini lessons will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice main idea and details 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.
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7th - 9th
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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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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album (Clean Songs Only)
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to tracks one, three, five, seven, nine, ten, eleven, fifteen, and sixteen (th
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7th - 12th
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Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel
Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs CD - Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory (updated 2010)
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North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia,
Africa, Antarctica - These are the continents.
Indian, Arctic and the Atlantic and the Pacific and the Southern -
These are the oceans around the world.
copyright 2010 Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory
This is one of 33 Geography Songs which teach all the countries of the world, the 50 States, The Solar System and Continents and Oceans. Als
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
ESL Teaching Resources on Taylor Swift - Song Activity + Reading Comprehension
ESL Teaching Resources on Taylor Swift - Song Activity + Reading ComprehensionThis Bundle offers 2 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Langauge on Taylor Swift (Song Activity + Reading Comprehension Activity Worksheet).Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world.These two ESL Teaching
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Taylor Swift Poetry Stations
Featuring:“The Great War”“Cardigan”“Dear Reader”“Anti-Hero”“Getaway Car”“Death by a Thousand Cuts”“The Last Great American Dynasty”“Long Live”Students will work in groups to answer questions regarding literary elements in Taylor Swift lyrics.
Soundtrack to "The Outsiders"| Theme & Poetry + Music | Language Arts Resource
Are you looking for a fresh and innovative way to captivate your students' interest in literature? Look no further! Our "Soundtrack to The Outsiders" is the perfect blend of music and literature, designed to engage students while meeting educational standards.Key Features:Lyric Pages: Dive deep into the world of The Outsiders with carefully curated lyric pages that align seamlessly with the themes and emotions of the novel. Students will explore the powerful connection between music and literatu
Poetry Through Music
This is a great way to introduce poetry through the use of motivating music that the kids can relate to
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*Figurative Language definitions
*Songs by popular artists and movies. Examples include: "Let it Go" "Hakunah Matata" "Don't Worry, Be Happy" "Shake it Off" "Mean"
*Compare and Contrast Chart/VennDiagram
*Coding the Text Handout
*Digging Deeper into the meaning of the songs (I think..I wonder..) organizers
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3rd - 8th
The HOEDOWN COLLECTION of Color-Chord-inated Songs for Bells or Boomwhackers
This set includes seven familiar American folk songs (ten arrangements), perfect for creating a themed unit and/or performance, tying into social studies lessons, using as literacy fluency activities, or enriching musical exploration of meter, form, chords and melody. (Please check out my preview file.) All seven pieces are written in my Color-Chord-inated® format, and three (simpler melodies) are also notated on the staff with color-coded note heads. This set includes these titles: Buffalo Gal
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Slides
These slides include a video that teaches students about what Asian Heritage Month is and why we celebrate it. Along with the video, there is a song and PebbleGo links to important people who have made an impact on the community who have an Asian background.
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PreK - 12th
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"Geography Songs" lyrics pdf by Kathy Troxel
Lyrics of 33 "Geography Songs" by Kathy Troxel
The Lyrics are also on the 22"x36" World Map and in the 68-page Geography Songs book.
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1st - 9th, Adult Education
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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Taylor Swift Inspired Similie, Metaphor Writing Slides/ Song Analysis
Trying to teach your students about the use and purpose of similes, metaphors, and extended metaphors? Do you and/or your students love Taylor Swift?The first half of this presentation reviews similes and metaphors, comparing and contrasting the two, and allows students to practice identifying similes, metaphors, and the comparisons being made (intrinsic/extrinsic) Then, the second half of the presentation looks at the song "Red" and asks critical thinking questions to identify and determine the
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7th - 12th
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