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Creative writing songs
Song Parody Writing Unit for Music or ELA print or digital
Getting buy-in from upper elementary and middle school students can be a challenge! This parodies and piggyback songs unit is NO PREP and includes everything you need to engage those reluctant musicians in composing their own lyrics. This unit works perfectly in music or ELA classes, and includes both printable and Google Slides(TM) versions.This is designed as a cross-curricular activity that could be implemented easily by a music teacher OR an English teacher. I’ve supplied you with an example
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6th - 8th
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Teaching Figurative Language with Taylor Swift Songs - Grades 3-6
If there’s one thing I love about Taylor Swift (other than her dance moves!) it is her use of figurative language. If you have ever listened to her songs you know she uses a lot of similes and metaphors in her writing. She is a major pop star today, and I guarantee your students can (and will!) sing along to any one of her songs! With this product you will be able to teach and have your students practice identifying and writing seven types of figurative language using Taylor Swift songs.
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3rd - 8th
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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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Analyzing Fahrenheit 451 Through Music Unit - 20+ Songs, Analysis Activities
What better way to connect students with literature than through the music they love? In this novel study for Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, students will be able to analyze each part of the novel by listening to, annotating, explaining, and presenting different songs that closely correlate with the novel on many levels. Beat the boredom of study guides and chapter quizzes, and instead engage your students through music to help them analyze—and appreciate—this classic Bradbury work.This engagin
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8th - 11th
Teddy Bear Picnic Song and Activity Pack
Treat your classes to a delightful musical Teddy Bear Picnic. It will be a highlight of the year!
This pack has 5 parts to it that includes:
Part 1
• Lesson plan ideas
• Music plus small and large visual aides for the 3 Bear’s Jive song
• Music and ideas for Teddy Bear Song
• Teddy bear masks in color and b/w and ideas for use with books and a center
• Bear book list with 2 more songs I use that go with them
• A Lacing bear for younger kids
• Teddy bear center ideas
• Teddy bear picnic snack i
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PreK - 1st
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6 Traits of Writing Songs and Book
Children learn the six traits of great writing along with presentation skills, plus all parts of speech, in 27 songs. The 64-page book includes lyrics to all songs, directions for creating quality student-generated rubrics for grades K-5, and dozens of additional ideas for improving your students' writing skills. You will find that Common Core writing standards become fun and easier for students to master with this resource.As a pilot assessor in the original Six Traits study, I've used the trai
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1st - 4th
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Ocean math and literacy unit
This ocean unit includes activities for math and literacy stations. It includes a pocket chart activity for building sentences. All station activities come with a recording sheet. There is a sink and float science study for whole group and station work. It has songs to learn number sense. It also includes writing prompts and interactive writing. It also has 3 crafts.
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K - 2nd
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing
This is a collection of six songs that I developed to help my students understand the 6 Traits of Writing. These songs will help your students understand Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. You may also print out each page and create a poster to display in your classroom.
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing by Lindsay Stark is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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PreK - 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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Write Your Own Song (Music Appreciation)
This assignment has students use their creativity, experience, and imagination to write their own basic song. They will learn about how a generic song is structured then use an easy-to-follow formula to come up with their own song. The assignment is broken into 3 different steps that can all be put together to complete a generic song that also rhymes! Once the worksheet is completed, students and/or the teacher can sing through them using karaoke backtracks online or a live piano/guitar. It is s
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4th - 12th
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"One Love" ~ Bob Marley Composition Lesson
Hi fellow teachers! This is a great lesson plan to get students composing and create a full song as a class. It's perfect for both distance and in-person learning. ContentSlide 1: Lesson planSlide 2: Title page & learning targetSlide 3: PromptSlides 4 - 5: Bob & Cedella Marley informationSlides 6 - 7: Maps of JamaicaSlide 8: Link to One Love (book based on Bob Marley's "One Love," adapted by Cedella Marley)Slide 9: Link to original Bob Marley songSlide 10 - 14: Compose your own verse (bo
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K - 3rd
Songs Bundle for ESL Classes
✏️Songs are a fantastic and enjoyable tool that can greatly benefit students of all ages learning English.✏️Using music enhances vocabulary and motivates learners while boosting their self-confidence in grasping new concepts. ✏️Songs make learning engaging and memorable.These song-based activities for English language teaching include the following songs featured in the bundle: 1.✔️ “UNSTOPPABLE"❤️by Sia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrEqeqblAN2.✔️“Best Day Of My Life"❤️by American Authors ht
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3rd - 7th
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Friendship Musical Lesson, Activities & Worksheets
We all need good friends – we also need to be a good friend. Discover several types of friendships as you listen to songs about friends. The activities and music will encourage students to cultivate different types of friendship. Integrated learning through the activities included will inspire creativity in students. Packet includes:Analysis of music and themes including discussion questions for all 11 friendship songsBest of Friends from Fox and the HoundEverything Is Awesome from the Lego Mo
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Famous Music & Songs Lessons, Activities & Worksheets Bundle
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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Songs to Teach Writing- 6 Traits of Writing
This file includes 11 catchy tunes to sing with your students when teaching writing. Research has proven that songs help learners to retain more information. Singing is also so much fun! Songs are an excellent way to introduce new concepts. the songs included in this file address writing workshop, the 6 traits of writing, and several types of writing. Each song has its own song sheet and can be reproduced for student use. The clip art is attractive and colorful, however it is printer friend
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K - 4th
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COMPOSER ACTIVITIES Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
***$5.00*** Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history, math and writing for 2-5th. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Tchaikovsky, identifying and singing a musical theme with original fun lyrics and writing creative narratives. Music vocabulary words are used. Math principles may be applied through the use of rhythm patterns. An easy Orff arrangement is provided.Two Writing Prompts for 2nd – 5th are included, emphasizing t
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2nd - 5th
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Lyrical Analysis of Taylor Swift's "Teenage Love Triangle" (PDF & Digital)
This lyrical analysis assignment requires students to analyze the songs Betty, August, and Cardigan from Taylor Swift's album Folklore. Swift has stated that there are three songs on the album that are connected by telling the story of a teenage love triangle from three different perspectives at different times in their lives. Students will analyze these three songs and make interpretations to determine which song is told from Betty, James, and the other woman's perspective. The resource include
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9th - 12th
Snowflake Bentley- worksheets, creative writing, songs, technology, sequence!
Your elementary kids (and even 6th graders!) will "Fall" for this packet based on the award winning book Snowflake Bentley written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin!
Included in this packet are all these completely original works!
* 20 reading comprehension questions in matching format, with answer key
* 2 creative writing opportunities with prompts and illustration space
* 2 original SONGS about snowflakes complete with audio file to sing along! One for younger students and one for older students!
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1st - 6th
RAD writing Strategy RAP SONG
This is a RAD strategy rap song that I made up for our school to use schoolwide to help with answering short answers. RAD stands for RESTATE, ANSWER, and DETAILS. The song went viral and we even had Kindergarten singing it.
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PreK - 5th
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DINAMIC & INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE LYRIC SONGS WITH BRUNO MARS
This pack contains two wonderful lyric activities of Bruno Mars (Talking to the moon and Count on me) for ESL students with several educational and dynamic activities that will help them engage in poetical expressions, lexical understanding and critical thinking (Listening skills, vocabulary acquisition, antonym words, sentence structuring, word search games, riddles, etc.) These lyrics activities come with answer key. Undoubtedly, teaching lyrics in schools not only enhances language and analy
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs are indeed poetry (or, heaven forbid—the acronym R.A.P. stands for Rhythmic American Poetry!), the sky is the limit for a renewed appreciation for poetry. This can be a nice addition to any poetry unit, or, it stands alone as an extension activity, a c
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6th - 12th
Christmas Ode Writing Activity — Poem and Creative Writing
This activity requires students to read and analyze the 1824 song "O Christmas Tree" and learn about the ode poem. Then you'll have your students write their own ode! Lastly, take students' poetry writing to the next level by having them perform or illustrate their odes. This activity is a simple and silly way to get students thinking creatively before the holidays. It also makes for a fun display of student work!Included in this product:Powerpoint presentation with definitions of Ode and academ
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5th - 12th
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Music Appreciation Writing Prompts
Music appreciation 101! Use these musical writing prompts to cover writing in music class. Clue kids into the production, lyrical, and musical quality of songs they're exposed to daily. Included vocabulary: arrangement, chord progression, melody, harmony, background vocals. Important to note: Please make sure your students understand these musical terms before using this product. Uses: critical thinking in the music classroom, music appreciation, covering writing in music class standards, subs,
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4th - 8th
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Figurative Language Task Cards, Song Lyrics, Poetry, Valentine's Day
Want to get your students engaged in finding figurative language? Try these task cards that use lyrics from popular love songs!
Each of these 40 task cards included an excerpt of a popular love song (from many genres - pop, country, rock, etc.). In the lyrics is an example of figurative language. Use to have students identify and explain each example, or as a writing prompt for creative writing practice.
Students love task cards! Check out some of my other sets:
Reading Response Task Card
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7th - 12th
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