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Common Core RL.11-12.4 songs
9/11 September 11 Activities Gr. 9-12
This packet is complete with activities honoring 9/11 for older students. What better way to encourage students to reflect on what 9/11 means to them?
This packet includes three articles about the 9/11 attacks and seven songs written about 9/11 with accompanying reflection worksheets. Teacher can choose from the articles as well as seven lyrics from popular musicians ranging from Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Bon Jovi to Toby Keith, Darryl Worley and dc Talk. The Toby Keith and Darryl Worley
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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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Allusions in Songs
This product teaches students how to identify allusions through song lyrics, catering to musical or rhythmic learners. They will learn about five different types of allusions through examples. An easy-to-follow worksheet allows students to analyze five different song lyrics for allusions. This activity can be done independently or in groups. It also works great as a stations activity, gallery walk, or jigsaw! Students will love listening to contemporary songs while interpreting allusions. After
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6th - 12th
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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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Figurative Language using Taylor Swift's Red - EDITABLE
Use Taylor Swift lyrics to teach figurative language. This file contains 7 sections of Taylor Swift lyrics with various examples of figurative language. In the download, you'll receive a pdf file, a link to an editable google doc to customize it to your needs, as well as a key. The key is not an exhaustive key - it will differ depending on the types of figurative language you are teaching your class. You can also assign this assignment through Google Classroom!
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4th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby song analysis- Jazz Age and present eras
Students love the new Great Gatsby movie (2013) not only because Leonardo diCaprio, but because the soundtrack is novel and wonderful and unique and modern. Given that it is so easy to grab the students in with the modern tunes, comparing the themes and issues with those lyrics along with the primary sources of songs of that time have turned out to be a fun lesson using evidence from the text as a secret bonus.
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9th - 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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