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Middle school Thanksgiving 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
The Odyssey / O Brother Where Art Thou Movie Activities, Lyric Analysis, CCSS
The movie O Brother Where Art Thou is the perfect pairing to add fun and depth of learning to The Odyssey! These activities foster comparison skills as students analyze the similarities and differences between the two mediums. As a bonus, I've included two song-lyric analysis activities in which students apply Odysseus' travels to the lyrics from two different tunes that make an appearance, including "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow"! I find this adds just a splash of extra fun! ♪INCLUDES: ★2 page
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7th - 12th
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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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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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Thanksgiving Music Class Game Song: "Turkey, Turkey" Orff and Kodaly Lessons
Liven up your Thanksgiving Music Class lessons with this fun Turkey Game song and Kodaly and Orff Lesson Unit. “Turkey-Turkey” is a fun game song that is easily adaptable for K-6. A complete music lesson resources with teaching slides for all concepts. Ink friendly worksheets and printables as well as audio tracks to sing and play along in class. The Song is sung to “Black Snake” melody.This resource will help students to read notes, solfege, play rhythms, play in an ensemble, sing and play
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K - 6th
Also included in: November Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6
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.
Thanksgiving Music: 13 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #1
Are you needing new songs and games to keep your elementary music students engaged this November?! This set contains 13 songs and games/activities to tie in Thanksgiving to the music room, making planning a breeze! There are songs for our youngest kindergarten learners through our upper elementary students to keep them singing, moving, dancing, and playing. If you like this file you will also enjoy Thanksgiving Music: 15 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #2Here are all the songs an
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K - 6th
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Thanksgiving Music: 15 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #2
Are you needing new songs and games to keep your elementary music students engaged this November?! This set contains 15 songs and 18 games/activities to tie in Thanksgiving to the music room, making planning a breeze! There are songs for our youngest kindergarten learners through our upper elementary students to keep them singing, moving, dancing, and playing. For each song in the file you can expect:• Teaching PDF include the following, when applicable- please see the song list below for the sp
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K - 6th
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November Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6
Elementary music teachers! Now you can Sing, play, create and move through November Music Class lessons with this amazingly adaptable and interactive resource. K-6 lessons to learn music concepts, experience composing and improvisation along with movement activities. Connect culture with songs about being thankful. This Music Lesson Bundle includes 7 different resources to help you teach all your general music classes in the month of November. OVERVIEW: RESOURCES INCLUDED:Turkey Game Song: Rhyth
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K - 6th
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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Land of the Silver Birch - Native American Folk Song with Orff Accompaniment
"Land of the Silver Birch" is a lovely Native American folk song that can be used during Thanksgiving or any time of the year.Included with this song are sheet music, 5 non-pitched percussion ostinatos, a bordun, and 2 melodic ostinatos.This is a great activity for students of all ages. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade can handle the rhythmic ostinatos and even the bordun, while 2nd through 4th can more easily perform the melodic ostinatos.Rhythms Included: ta, ti-ti, ta rest, and syncop
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1st - 6th
Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 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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Thanksgiving Music Lesson: "We Are Thankful" Song with Orff and Kodaly Lesson
Sing and play this meaningful Thanksgiving song "We Are Thankful", which expresses gratitude for the Pilgrims, trees, body, families and friends and touch the hearts of parents, staff and students. Perfect for a Thanksgiving music program, Classroom Thanksgiving Feast. Elementary and Music Classrooms. Orff and Kodaly applications, Mp3 files.*Please see the preview to read the lyrics and the description. The lyrics reflect gratitude for the Pilgrims.Resource IncludesPower point and PDF files.She
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K - 6th
Also included in: November Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6
Orff Thanksgiving Song: "Over the River and Through the Woods" Lesson and Music
Elementary music lesson Orff November Thanksgiving song. "Over the River and Through the Woods" for upper elementary music classes. Teach the traditional Thanksgiving song "Over the River and Through the Woods" in your upper elementary music classes using the Orff Arrangement with teaching pages for 6/8 Time Signature and Mp3 practice tracks.USE THIS RESOURCETeach 6/8 Time SignatureAdaptable Lessons for Grades K-6:K-1 Sing the melody, Play 1 Ostinato, Movement activity with Mp3 track. Sway or g
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K - 6th
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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)
Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word document, so you can add extra questions to the directions and answer sheets if you'd like. -Songs are from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Brantley Gilbert, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Andra Day, etc. -Poems are all American Literature poems from Maya Angelou,
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7th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Activity Song: "The Turkey Lurkey": Actions and Literacy Activities
Distance Learning Teaching VideoYour students will gobble up this Turkey Movement Activity. And they will get to practice writing what "My Turkey Lurkey eats, play, has, is..." Use the Video, Mp3 Tracks, presentation and writing activities for a Turkey themed literacy and movement unit during November. Get your students moving and grooving with "The Turkey Lurkey" sung to the tune of The Hokey Pokey! Now with Music Tracks with vocals. Best for Pre K-3 RESOURCE INCLUDES:Turkey Lurkey Video Lyri
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: November Preschool, K-1 Music Lesson and Movement Activity Bundle
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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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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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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Literary Elements in Song Lyrics: Organizers & Key for Rap Song
This LITERARY Elements Analysis lesson is used with the song lyrics of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise"
If you want an avenue to truly reach many of your students in teaching them literary elements and how to identify and analyze them, this product is perfect for that!
Elements of Focus: Theme/Main Idea, Allusion, Irony, Idiom, Personification, Metaphor, Oxymoron
PDF file contains 7 pages-- 3 student printable organizers with literary elements in which student provides lyrics from song displayin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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