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Common Core RL.11-12.1 songs
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.
Making Meaning From Music #2 AP Language English Lyrics Analysis Video Project
Yes, they can.Students can listen to music, analyze lyrics, and make music videos - and learn a lot in the process. Perfect as a review for AP Language, to introduce new argument/claim/line of reasoning skills to AP Language, AP Literature or any high school English classroom.Includes 2 sets of Google Slides - one for modeling the procedure and one for explaining step-by-step directions to get kids from starting line to finished product.10 new songs (full lyrics included on separate Google Docs)
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9th - 12th
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Love Poems Valentine's Day Gr. 7-12
What better time to explore love poems and songs than during the month of February or for Valentine’s Day? This unit packet is complete with extensive notes on literary devices (Author’s Style), literal and figurative language, poetry devices and theme. Eleven famous poems and songs are analyzed, exploring a wide variety from Shakespeare’s sonnets to contemporary songs of love.
These lessons are scaffolded and differentiated; teacher determines the groups, poems/songs and the level of analysis
Song Lyric Analysis and Characterization + Bonus:Informational Text!
Quickly add all resources to your Google Drive (with just a few clicks)! Every resource is editable!This activity is ready to assign and can be printed and done digitally! Be ready to have in depth conversations about both fictional and real life heroes! This is a great activity to introduce students to the idea of a hero! (Great for lessons on: 9/11, Civil Rights/Social Justice Heroes, Acts of Kindness or Charity, Comparison of the Literary Hero).Can be used with multiple grade levels and paire
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6th - 12th
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Bell Ringers Music Mondays
Looking for an engaging way to start off your week? My students LOVE Music Mondays and I love the conversations that are sparked by music. The slides are editable and can be used other days of the week or you can even use them as quick write prompts. **Some songs contain language so make sure to skip those or seek edited versions.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Readers' Theatre: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
Whether you want to enliven your class reading of The Necklace with Readers' Theatre, or are looking for a play to perform for Middle or High School, this script has you covered. There are even three musical numbers in the song---but these are entirely optional. They're also easy to perform because they're based on popular music. And we include the links to the songs in the script!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Annabel Lee Unit Study
"Annabel Lee" is a typical example of horror from the twisted mind of Edgar Allan Poe. This unit study provides teachers with the step-by-step tools to help students go beyond the chilling plot and surprise ending of this poem and see modern, and perhaps personal, connections to this haunting and complex work of literature. This unit includes:· An attached copy of the poem· A discussion of love and obsession as a “hook” for the unit.· Background and setup for introducing the poem.· A detailed
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9th - 12th
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Character Traits Passage for Middle and High School
Do you need an engaging, Google Classroom character traits passage activity for middle and high school? Rap music is your solution! This activity is based on our "Hamilton vs. History" rap song and challenges students to use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to identify the character traits of people based on their actions and behaviors.The song for this activity explores the life of Alexander Hamilton through the musical's portrayal in verse one, then compares the musical's portrayal to th
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8th - 11th
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Macbeth Song Analysis
This is an extra credit option I give my students with the analysis example included. For students to have a better link to the characters, I have them complete analysis of any school appropriate song that shows the character throughout the play. This example uses Happier by Marshmellow and Bastille, Credits listed with lyrics.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Create a Playlist for Macbeth
Students are asked to create a 5 song playlist which corresponds with Shakespeare's Macbeth. Each entry must include bits of the song's lyrics and a 4-5 sentence analysis to explain how the lyrics are relevant to a specified scene in Macbeth. Students can present their work in the form of a physical booklet or a Powerpoint, with either option containing graphics which visually support the analyses presented.
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11th - 12th
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Lyrics 2 Literature Hamlet
Teach Hamlet through the power of music and media. Engage students more actively, helping them to connect to the text and read with relevance. Lesson is linked to common core standards, includes essential questions, writing and discussion prompts. Links to music, video, and art are provided.
*Note, music and lyrics NOT being sold. We simply provide a link for you to access those resources.
For more of these great resources visit www.lyrics2lit.com
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9th - 12th
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