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Not grade specific close reading songs for homeschool
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Coming of Age" Song Analysis Activity
Students will select from a variety of pre-selected songs geared toward the "Coming of Age" and "Value of Work" unit. With a partner, they will explore and analyze the lyrics to find theme, symbols, figurative language, and more. Then, they will create an album cover representing their analysis. This lesson will take 1 hour, however, it can be extended into another day (included with directions). This includes: >Written directions for students for the {Guided Portion} {Song Analysis} {Album C
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7th - 11th
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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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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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Not Grade Specific
"Global Beatles Day: Creepy Crawly Tunes on June 25th! POEM"
Plunge into the Magic of "Global Beatles Day: Creepy Crawly Tunes on June 25th! POEM"What is the Poem About?This epic poem takes readers on a thrilling nighttime adventure with the Creepy Crawly Beatles Band. Set in a mysterious garden, the poem weaves a tale of bugs—John the Beetle, Paul the Cricket, George the Spider, and Ringo the Firefly—who enchant their audience with eerie, enchanting poetries. It's a captivating blend of spooky and whimsical, perfect for young imaginations.Classroom UseTe
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K - 6th
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Packet
From Electric English...This is a comprehensive packet for Poe and his short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". You might notice as you peruse my store that each of these items is listed individually, as well as, bundled. For example, the answer key for the biography assessment is listed separate from the assessment itself.... This is not because I am greedy or want to squeeze one more dollar out of you. No, I list everything separate because as a teacher, I know, that sometimes you want s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Preschoolers' Cleaning Up Songs Fun with Tidy Tunes
Make cleaning up and packing away a joyful experience with "Tidy Tunes"! This collection of 15 fun songs is designed to engage children in the tidying process while enhancing their beginning sounds and English speaking skills. Originally created for my own kids, these songs feature catchy tunes that make cleaning up a breeze, with my kids serving as the backup singers!Each song is accompanied by colorful pictures at the end, providing visual cues for the corresponding activity, and ensuring chil
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PreK - K
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Lyric Analysis: any song
This lyric analysis sheet was created by Literary Sherri specifically for use with our songs. Huge hug of appreciation, Ms Sherri!
Music teachers: use this lyric analysis sheet to cover required standards in music class.
General ed teachers: use this lyric analysis sheet to promote critical thinking, for rainy days, brain breaks, sub plans, gifted learners, early finishers, poetry study, encouraging kindness and loyal attitudes, and to support any anti bullying program.
copyright 2016 by Lit
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3rd - 9th
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How Music Affects your Brain and more; use with Music or English Language Arts
Do you sometimes get a physical reaction when you hear powerful music? Goosebumps or a wave-like feeling under your skin? There's a name for that, and there are fascinating biological ways that music affects your brain.In this 12 slide presentation and 15 question multiple choice google form, you'll share songs with students to see what kind of responses they get. Just click through the embedded music files and have them jot down any feelings as they listen. Next you'll give them the scienti
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Not Grade Specific
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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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The Great Gatsby Music Analysis Playlist Chart Song Analysis Literary Soundtrack
Looking for a creative and engaging way to have students analyze The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald? This comprehensive musical playlist chart, featuring 10 popular songs, will allow students to increase their reading comprehension and literary analysis of Gatsby in relevant and rigorous ways. Not only will students be able to analyze the novel more deeply by comparing it to music, but they will also be able to understand the timelessness of its message, as many themes, characterizations, a
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The Great Gatsby Unit Bundle - A Complete AP Language & Composition Unit
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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Not Grade Specific
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Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets for 4th and 5th Grade
Based on rap song, these main idea and supporting details passage worksheets will keep your students engaged using rap song lyrics as a reading passage in this mini lesson that's perfect for 4th and 5th grade students! Students will love listening to the song then analyzing the song lyrics as a reading passage and drawing conclusions using textual evidence. This activity is great for busy teachers and is:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- engaging for all types of learners
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4th - 6th
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Act 4- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 4 Scene 4 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, they will listen to a song (that is included in the activity) and find connections between the lyrics and the story. Directions on how to go about this and the answer key of potential answers are included in this assignment as well. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students by having them critically think about the story and make connections on what they have read.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet - Unit plan
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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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Gatsby Bundle: Highly engaging activities for chapters 5-7.
Act 2- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 2 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, they will listen to a song (that is included in the activity) and find connections between the lyrics and the story. Directions on how to go about this and the answer key of potential answers are included in this assignment as well. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students by having them critically think about the story and make connections on what they have read.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet - Unit plan
Act 3- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 3 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, they will listen to a song (that is included in the activity) and find connections between the lyrics and the story. Directions on how to go about this and the answer key of potential answers are included in this assignment as well. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students by having them critically think about the story and make connections on what they have read.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet - Unit plan
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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Not Grade Specific
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Song Analysis Questions for Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying"
If you are teaching a song/poetry unit and are looking for the perfect song for students to analyze, then this is the product for you! Tim McGraw's popular song "Live Like You Were Dying" has an important theme of living life to the fullest and cherishing those around you since each day is not promised. Such a positive message that can be connected to and paired with other texts such as Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, Nicola Yoon's Everything, Everything, Nicholas Sparks' A Walk to Remember,
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8th - 12th
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Propaganda and Media Literacy Complete Unit and Group Project
This is a complete mini-unit on specific Propaganda techniques and ways to spot them in media and advertising. Students see examples, discuss questions with a partner, write down their ideas, and take guided notes. Included in this package:Complete presentation "Lesson 1: How to Spot Fake News"Complete presentation "Lesson 2: Propaganda Techniques"Printable Student Guided Notes for Lesson 2 presentationSong lyrics: "Can't Trust This Source Yet" (to the tune of "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin
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6th - 12th
Song Study: Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror" (Digital Download)
A song study serves various purposes. This particular song study features Michael Jackson’s “Man In the Mirror.” In the world of this popular song, students are able to explore and analyze aspects of identity and critical social issues such as homelessness. Students are also able to dissect and analyze the use of literary elements in the song lyrics as well. Note: This song study is intended for secondary ELA classrooms, but it can most certainly be used across disciplines.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Bob Dylan Packet
This is a packet of information and select songs with questions, including "Masters of War," "All I Really Wanna Do," "Blowin' in the Wind," "The Times They are a Changin'," "Most of the Time," "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," and "Maggie's Farm."Terms:,Metaphor, Simile, Parallel Structure, Anaphora, Hyperbole, Auditor, Cataloging, Stanza, Rhetorical Question, Refrain, Tone, Ballad, Symbolism
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8th - 12th
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AP Language Song/Lyric Rhetorical Analysis
This is a fun activity to do with your AP Language class! Your students will look at 8 modern songs and analyze each one for how the writer/speaker uses rhetorical devices to achieve his or her purpose. All lyrics and song titles are included, as well as, complete directions. Due to copyright laws, I could not include the songs, but they are all available on YouTube.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Instructions For a Bad Day by S. Koyczan: UNIT
Loads of classroom resources for the spoken word piece "Instructions For a Bad Day" by award-winning spoken word artist and slam poetry champion Shane Koyczan.Unit materials purchased separately = $32.50UNIT INCLUDESLesson Ideas & Online ResourcesGraphic OrganizersWriting AssignmentEntry/Check-in TicketsDetails Lesson Ideas & Online Resources>Two single-spaced pages of lesson ideas. >Includes URLs to great YouTube video resources of Shane, and teens, performing/acting/ dancing/etc.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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