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Song Analysis Handout - Example Song Included "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Use this song analysis handout with students to critically think about a song and its lyrics, while reinforcing the elements of close reading and literature. The song anaylsis worksheet is blank and can be used with any song, but the song "Life Every Voice and Sing" (AKA The Black National Anthem) is included. I've used this handout in English and Social Studies classes grades 7-12, but it could probably be used with lower grades also.
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Taylor Swift Quotes: Figurative Language Posters
This resource includes 9 posters including examples of figurative language. They each have a quote from different Taylor Swift songs that fit the figurative language type. Each can be printed to be hung up within the classroom and used as visual aids. SimileMetaphorAlliterationHyperboleOxymoronIdiomPersonificationOnomatopoeiaAllusionI am in no way connected to Taylor Swift or her music. All rights to music and lyrics belong to Taylor Swift.
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Digital Resources: ELA Song Analysis Activity--Days of Future Passed
Teach the literature of music. Teach English Language Arts. Teach the core standards.... while listening to "Days of Future Passed" album by The Moody Blues.This resource is a packet of the lyrics with directions AND my 8 slide introduction to the activity. I've compiled all of the lyrics to the seven songs on the album and put them in a handy student packet. Lyrics are on the left and in the margins on the right, students will note literary devices and other scholarly things (Directions l
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The Great Gatsby Kill and Run ch 7 activity: music and art
Students read, annotate, and connect the lyrics of Sia's "Kill and Run" from the 2013 film soundtrack to the end of chapter 7. As they do, they'll better understand the complexities of Myrtle's death including who shoulders the blame and what her death symbolizes. This also includes a scaffolding activity to decode symbols in the novel, specifically the Eyes of T. J. Eckleburg. You can use this as an assessment at the end of chapter 7. It could be a chance to prove students read the text. It cou
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Also included in: Gatsby Bundle: Highly engaging activities for chapters 5-7.
Writing Song Lyrics: The Patchwork Quilt method
This is a super easy activity from your perspective as a teacher, and a fun little project for students. It's much like the concept of "Blackout poetry" but students will use song lyrics instead. From a list of 35 songs (on the handout) they will choose 2 lyrics from ~10 of the songs and then write their "own" song around those lyrics. This takes the pressure off of the daunting task of just writing a 100% original song, and it also challenges the students to make meanings and connections amo
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Song Analysis: Lyrics that are Lies-- Close Reading Trivia based on Song Lyrics
I started thinking about making this resource as I was listening to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac and the lyrics are "Thunder only happens when it rains." Well, that's just not true. :) Or what about when U2 gets MLK's time of death wrong? Yeah, there are tons are lyrics out there that are just lies. This is a soft brain-stretching trivia activity for your students. It's an organized handout with 20 lyrics excerpted from songs. Have them jot down what they believe is the inaccuracy/untruth.
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Guess the Song Lyrics: Yellow Ledbetter, using Music to teach ELA
Do you actually know what Pearl Jam is saying in their "Yellow Ledbetter" song? This is a super easy no-prep activity where you simply play the song (on any music stream) and give the students this handout where I have made fill-in-the-blanks for guessing. After giving them a couple listens through the song, ask them to share what they think the words are--in full class or in small groups. Then you can read (or sing!) through the song as you say the correct lyrics (provided).If you love using
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Strategy for Answering Questions - Hit the QUAN
Are you ready to help your students answer tough questions? Get ready to ...
HIT THE QUAN
Q - read the entire question
U - underline important words or phrases
A - answer the question
N - note evidence
Check out our song to go along
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCKwvlrh930&feature=youtu.be
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Song Lyrics presentation and activity: U2's Running to Stand Still
You’re a U2 fan but your students haven’t heard of them. It’s your job as an ethical educator to introduce them! I love U2 and favor The Joshua Tree and earlier songs over their most recent albums, but I still greatly respect how they keep at it!In this 12 slide presentation, I have some brief background notes on the band and on the literary definition of “paradox.” Coordinating images/photos throughout. Have students listen to the song “Running to Stand Still” from The Joshua Tree album. As
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