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Free middle school literature songs
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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Poetic Devices with Taylor Swift
This worksheet provides examples of alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition using lyrics from Taylor Swift songs.
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5th - 11th
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THEME PowerPoint: Notes & Activities using Songs
This PowerPoint presentation on THEME includes notes on theme as well as engaging activities that help students identify themes in literature. I have included the lyrics of three songs, as well as the short story, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," by Jon Sciezska.
This could be used as an introduction or refresher lesson for students on the topic of THEME.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Figurative Language in Music
This is a fun and engaging way to review figurative language devices and sound devices. It also helps students understand why writers use figurative language to enhance their songs. It includes a series of figurative language questions over songs from different genres: You will need to provide song lyrics for students.
Literary devices covered: Metaphor, Simile, Allusion, Symbolism, Theme, Assonance, Rhyme scheme, Internal Rhyme, Hyperbole, Alliteration
BONUS!! Follow up activity included! T
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8th - 11th
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Taylor Swift Literary Terms Posters
As a Swiftie, I felt it was necessary to share my love of Taylor Swift with my students and add some sparkle to my classroom!Included are 4 8.5 X 11 inch (copy paper size) posters to deck your walls with all the best! These can be printed with any printer and resize with high-resolution if using a poster printer.Literary terms included: Juxtaposition, Hyperbole, Repetition, and Personification.I hope you enjoy these free posters! The full collection is available for purchase!
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6th - 12th
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Device with Spice! (Literary Device: Oxymoron)
A Device with Spice: Let's make learning the literary devices fun! This oxymoron jingle is designed to catch the attention of students at any age and stick in their memories for a lifetime! An example of an oxymoron is built into the song, creating an easy way to learn a difficult literary device! In addition to the jingle, four versions of posters in two different sizes are included, as well as engaging worksheets to reinforce learning!
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PreK - 6th
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Alliteration
For a video version, go to: https://youtu.be/IjmeznmHbgcAlliteration is a lot of repetitionIt’s repeating a sound several times in a rowLike Becky’s baby beagle barked and barked and barked and bayedor Perry promised paul he would play and play and play Kim’s cute kids kept kidding aroundAnd Tommy Tuttleman took a trip out of townLarry’s little lizard likes to leap and leap and leapAnd Perry’s pretty parakeet peeped and peeped and peeped (peep peep,peep peep)Well, Dan’s dog Duke dug deep in the
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2nd - 7th
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Lyrics to "Mean" by Taylor Swift
These are the lyrics to 'Mean' by Taylor Swift. It is a great song to use during bullying awareness week. I had students listen to the song while highlighting different words that stuck out to them. We then discussed how we think Taylor was feeling when she wrote this song.
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4th - 12th
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Theme Song Assignment/Mini Project (Extra Credit)
A great extra credit literature assignment or project opportunity! Focuses on close reading and analysis by having your students assign a theme song to a character of their choice in your book. Example provided.
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4th - 12th
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AWESOME Greek mythology song (superb "hook")
This is the best and most engaging "hook" for any unit involving teaching Greek mythology to teenagers that you will ever find. SAMPLE PREVIEW VERSES:
For instance, the story of Cronus is strange:
He murders his father and becomes deranged.
After marrying his sister Rhea for fun,
He eats all his children – all except one.
Zeus escapes swallowing and one day comes home –
Cronus pukes up the five kids, now fully grown –
Then Zeus kills his dad, sealing Cronus’ fate.
Murder, incest, and cannibalis
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Figurative Language: Idioms Chant Lyrics and Video by L2TB with Rita Malone
Unleash the Power of Chants: Achieve 100% Student Engagement! Are you ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic hub of learning where every student is not just present but actively engaged? Look no further! With my proven teaching resource, you can achieve a remarkable 100% student engagement rate using the magic of chants.Free Resources: To get you started, this FREE resource for learning idioms in under 30 seconds will be a hit in your classroom! Experience firsthand the power of chant
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Chant Lyrics & Video Bundle by L2TB with Rita Malone
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Walt Whitman. O Captain! My Captain! Performed as a Rap to beat.
O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman Performed as a Rap to a backing beat.
Background video features the sea and Abraham Lincoln.
Engage your class and make this poem memorable.
Poems performed as raps and plot raps added frequently to store.
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7th - 12th
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Taylor Swift Free Ebook for Swiftie Readers! - "The Last Great American Dynasty"
Dear Reader, Inspired by the collision of characters, imagery, and lore of Taylor Swift’s song lyrics, this coming-of-age story is for every Swiftie who can relate to the unbearable feelings of love and loss - all too well.Thirteen-year-old Betty has just lost her grandma, got dumped by her best friend, was ghosted by her summer crush James, and suddenly finds herself all alone in her new high school. Seeking refuge in the approval of her favorite teacher, Betty reluctantly agrees to help write
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Plot is What You Need: A Brand New Song
Hey everyone!
I love using songs in my classroom. This year, I wrote a song that would help my students really understand and apply key steps in identifying the plot. I hope your students enjoy this as much as we did.
Enjoy!
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3rd - 7th
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Figurative Language in Music
This worksheet is useful for students to identify the figurative language found in lines from the song "New York State of Mind" by Alicia Keys.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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6th - 8th
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Figurative Language in Pop Culture Songs
Have your class listen to popular songs of recent decades. Use this document as an exit slip.
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4th - 8th
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Oxymoron Song to the Tune of "Royals" by Lorde - Use What Works!
Students love music, and as teachers, we must use what they love to help us teach! This song is all about oxymoron, and it's sung to the popular tune of "Royals" by Lorde.
Impress your students by singing the song to them, or have your students sing along with you. You may even try finding an instrumental or karaoke version of the song online to sing along to. Once you’re done, challenge students to find each oxymoron in the song. There are 17 of them in the song! As an enrichment ac
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6th - 12th
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Strange Fruit, Systemic Racism, and the Roots of Racist Violence
In this Google Slides compatible lesson, your students will analyze the lyrics of the iconic "Strange Fruit" and discuss what the song has to say about systemic racism. There are a few multiple-choice questions after the reading (with answers in the notes). After viewing a TED Talk featuring Megan Ming Francis, students will complete a thesis paragraph answering the question, "How does Strange Fruit reveal the roots of racist violence." This unit includes a template for the kids and a sample pa
Grades:
8th - 12th
Classroom Chants and Raps- ELA Content
Classroom chants and raps that can be used to engage students in ELA content. Skills in this file:Main IdeaCharacters, Setting, and EventsInformational Texts (all)Literature Texts (all)Opinion Writing
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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2:48
Sonnet 73 William Shakespeare - Rapped
Sonnet 73 William Shakespeare - RappedEngage your class with this rap version of the sonnet which uses the original language, a rap delivery and a hiphop backing beat. Images used to support the vocals. A great way into the text through rap delivery students will be familiar with.
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5th - 12th
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2:48
The Road Not Taken performed as a rap to a backing beat
The Road Not Taken performed as a rap to a backing beat.Bring the poem into the 21st century with this free resource. Youtube link for student access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOa5XMApUf0
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6th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack Project
This project gives students a chance to pair their knowledge with their passion: music. Students are to choose songs that link thematically, textually, and conceptually to Romeo and Juliet. This product can be edited to fit with almost any text!
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6th - 10th
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"Be Prepared" Figurative Language Identification
This activity requires students to search for figurative language as they listen to the Disney song “Be Prepared” from The Lion King and is a fun way to introduce or review figurative language!
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7th - 12th
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"The Jagged Maggot (A Red Ribbon Week Resource)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s
[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a poem/song that discusses the pitfalls and dangers of hard drug use. It would be quite relevant for Red Ribbon activities, discussions regarding drug abuse, etc. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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7th - 11th
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