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"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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Paired Passage- Poetry, Song Lyric Questions for "Mother to Son" and "Dear Mama"
This assignment is a set of 8 response questions for a paired reading of "Mother to Son" poem by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" song by Tupac Shakur. Poem and song lyrics are not included due to copyright restrictions, but can easily be found online.
Each question asks for a written response that includes text evidence. I suggest using this as a two-day activity in which students spend the first day doing close-readings of both the poem and the song lyrics, and the second day spent writing the
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8th - 11th
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Hamilton Rhetorical Analysis
Introduce your students to the magic of the Hamilton musical, and the rhetorical strategies found within. This product focuses on two songs: "Cabinet Battle #1" and "Cabinet Battle #2." Within these songs, your students will analyze the rhetorical strategies used, including appeals such as Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, as well as common fallacies.
***DUE TO COPYRIGHT LAWS, THE SONG LYRICS ARE NOT PROVIDED. I have included a cheat sheet of common rhetorical strategies in place of that, and it is h
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9th - 12th
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Figurative Language with Encanto's Surface Pressure song
Use the popular song "Surface Pressure" from Disney's Encanto to teach and review figurative language. This song contains so many examples of figurative language: idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopeias, and hyperboles.Includes a whole group activity with the song and also task cards for student independent practice. Includes answer key for task cards.
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2nd - 7th
On Top of Spaghetti Printable Mini Book (Emergent Reader)
Thanks for your interest in my sing and read mini book (emergent reader),On Top of Spaghetti!Simply print pages 4 – 9, cut along the mid-page line, and staple together to create a book for your students. These “take home” style books are such a great way to help children make literacy connections both at school and at home. I read my large, laminated, color classroom book over and over throughout the week. Once children are familiar with the text and images, I send home one of these mini boo
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PreK - K
Character Analysis - Sing Movie Characters - Google Slides with Film Clips
The movie Sing provides the perfect text for character analysis. Each character experiences their own journey of self-discovery and self-actualization.In this task, students will examine three characters in depth:Rosita, the pig, a housewife, who dreams of singing and of being appreciated and seen by her family.Johnny, the gorilla, the son of mobster, who does want to follow in his father's footsteps into a life of crime, and wants to be loved and accepted as a singer.Ash, the porcupine, the reb
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6th - 12th
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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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Eminem Lose Yourself Poetic Devices
Practice identifying poetic/literary devices with the first section of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" - students LOVE this! They especially begin to understand identifying different types of rhyme and assonance, areas that in traditional poems are often hard to identify.If you like this, please see my Plot and Character presentation materials, suitable for 9th and 10th graders.
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8th - 11th
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sing and Read Emergent Reader Mini Book
Thanks for your interest in my sing and read mini book (emergent reader), Peanut Butter and Jelly! I have found this particular mini book works well with preschool age children, but I have also had success using it with younger kindergarten age students struggling with literacy concepts. Simply print pages 4 – 9, cut along the mid-page line, and staple together to create a book for your students. These “take home” style books are such a great way to help children make literacy connections bot
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PreK - K
Spanish Song Activities - De colores
Are you looking for Spanish songs for your literacy block, circle time, morning meeting, or poems unit? With this resource you will be able to teach your class the song De colores through a variety of hands-on activities. ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE IN SPANISHThis unit includes:Projectable Song Lyrics - paper and digitalSong Cards - perfect for a pocket chart center or independent literacy stationClose Reading Activity Song Mini Book Song CraftLooking for more Spanish song resources? Check out
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
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
Hamilton's "One Last Time" Comparison to Washington's Farewell Address
Engage your students' historical knowledge and the timeless messages of George Washington's iconic Farewell Address by using Lin Manuel Miranda's incredible lyrics from the Hamilton musical with "One Last Time."Students will examine images, connect symbols, and discuss the persuasive measures Washington uses in both texts.You will receive:An editable slidedeck in Google SlidesAn abridged version of the speechAn editable Google Doc for lyric analysis
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6th - 12th
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Bob Dylan Hurricane Close Reading and Writing Prompt Lesson Plan
Analyze a Song as A Poem: Bob Dylan's Hurricane
This resource uses Bob Dylan’s song “Hurricane” to teach the following skills: close reading, character analysis, inferences, mood and tone, and point of view. This complete lesson plan with all student materials for “Hurricane” guides students through three readings of the song, each focused on a different lens of analysis. The lesson culminates in a writing prompt in which students analyze the social commentary Dylan is making through the song.
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8th - 10th
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Rhetorical Situation with Disney Songs - AP Language
This engaging rhetorical situation lesson plan is based around two Disney songs (Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast and Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid) and is designed for AP Language students. However, it can also be used in an ELA context to study areas such as speaker, audience, tone, diction, figurative language etc. (+ who doesn't love Disney songs??).What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-activity Questions- SOAPSTone Guide- Rhetorical Strategies Guide- SOAPSTone Analysis Questio
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9th - 12th
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Spanish Song Activities - La araña pequeñita
Are you looking for Spanish songs for your literacy block, circle time, morning meeting, or poems unit? With this resource you will be able to teach your class the song La araña pequeñita through a variety of hands-on activities. ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE IN SPANISHThis unit includes:Projectable Song Lyrics - paper and digitalSong Cards - perfect for a pocket chart center or independent literacy stationClose Reading Activity Song Mini Book Song CraftLooking for more Spanish song resources? C
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
National Poetry Month Middle School Music as Poetry Song Activity Worksheets
Do your middle school students find poetry boring? Engage them with the music of Green Day with this low prep figurative language practice and song lyrics analysis activity. Your students will connect the song lyrics with background information and context to find deeper meaning, practice annotating figurative language, and answer thought-provoking discussion questions. Perfect for an individual class assignment, partner or group work, as an assessment, or on substitute days!✨Includes:Song Back
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5th - 8th
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Spanish Song Activities - Pin Pon es un muñeco
Are you looking for Spanish songs for your literacy block, circle time, morning meeting, or poems unit? With this resource you will be able to teach your class the song Pin Pon es un muñeco through a variety of hands-on activities.ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE IN SPANISHThis unit includes:Projectable Song Lyrics - paper and digitalSong Cards - perfect for a pocket chart center or independent literacy stationClose Reading ActivitySong Mini BookSong CraftLooking for more Spanish song resources? Ch
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
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
Poetry Through Music
This is a great way to introduce poetry through the use of motivating music that the kids can relate to
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*Figurative Language definitions
*Songs by popular artists and movies. Examples include: "Let it Go" "Hakunah Matata" "Don't Worry, Be Happy" "Shake it Off" "Mean"
*Compare and Contrast Chart/VennDiagram
*Coding the Text Handout
*Digging Deeper into the meaning of the songs (I think..I wonder..) organizers
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3rd - 8th
Anti-War Music and Lyrics Analysis
This resource includes activities to unpack 4 songs that were written in protest to significant wars in history; World War 2, Vietnam War and the War in Iraq.Activities include language feature mix and match, finding examples as well as comprehension questions about language features, tone and theme.All task cards also include a QR code for learners to listen to the songs.Songs include: One - MetallicaI was only 19 - RedgumLight up your lighter - Michael Franti and SpearheadHero of War - Rise Ag
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7th - 10th
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"D.N.A." by Kendrick Lamar Poetry Worksheet - DIGITAL RESOURCE
Use this worksheet to help students analyze "D.N.A." This worksheet includes the lyrics (clean), literary device identification, and analysis/response questions. You can use this resource for independent analysis or whole class analysis.
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry Analysis Unit Bundle
Electronic and Adaptive Storybook: Pizza Time (LAMP: Words for Life)
Google Slides Electronic Version:Are you looking for a simple resource that involves multi-modality learning with auditory, visual, and tactile engagement? This resource is an adaptive and interactive electronic storybook with simple, repetitive lines containing core vocabulary. The lines of this book can be sung to the tune of the song: "Peanut Butter and Jelly." Also, each word of the lines is paired with PRC-Saltillo LAMP: Words for Life symbols to provide visuals to support vocabulary learni
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PreK - 2nd
Spanish Song Activities - Estrellita ¿Dónde estás?
Are you looking for Spanish songs for your literacy block, circle time, morning meeting, or poems unit? With this resource you will be able to teach your class the song Estrellita, ¿Dónde estás? through a variety of hands-on activities. ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE IN SPANISHThis unit includes:Projectable Song Lyrics - paper and digitalSong Cards - perfect for a pocket chart center or independent literacy stationClose Reading Activity Song Mini Book Song CraftLooking for more Spanish song resou
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
Spanish Song Activities - Sana, sana, colita de rana
Are you looking for Spanish songs for your literacy block, circle time, morning meeting, or poems unit? With this resource you will be able to teach your class the song Sana, sana, colita de rana through a variety of hands-on activities. ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE IN SPANISHThis unit includes:Projectable Song Lyrics - paper and digitalSong Cards - perfect for a pocket chart center or independent literacy stationClose Reading Activity Song Mini Book Song CraftLooking for more Spanish song reso
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
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