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English language arts songs for Microsoft Word
Sight Word List With Songs
Here is a list of daily sight words, and a link for each one with a song to go along. The 2nd half of the list follows the "Tara West Interactive Notebook" sight word list. Students love the fun songs to go with each word.
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PreK - 1st
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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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Kindergarten Graduation Poem to perform or include in written program
Kindergarten graduation is such an exciting time in a child's life. This poem is great to use as a performance with multiple children or whole classes. The alternate ending makes it kind of fun to use for first year kindergarten teachers and is unexpected when read aloud. It has 6 stanzas that can be divided up to be said/read separately, or chorally. Very loved poem by the parents at our graduations!!! And when the kids shout “ME!” at the end, the audience loves it!This also works as a poe
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PreK - K
Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)
Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word document, so you can add extra questions to the directions and answer sheets if you'd like. -Songs are from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Brantley Gilbert, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Andra Day, etc. -Poems are all American Literature poems from Maya Angelou,
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7th - 12th
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Holidays - Reader's Theatre Play
This is an 11 page HOLIDAY PLAY that can be used with a class or theatre group to put on a performance to both small and large audiences. It is based loosely on the story 'Scrooge.' It centers around a student that wants to quit the Holiday play out of selfishness. After visits from Spirits the main character learns the errors of his ways. The play teaches a moral about how others depend on us even though we don't realize it. For adventurous teachers, there are also some recommendations for s
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Rhymes and Rhythms! 72 Instant Activities to Teach Favorite Nursery Rhymes
From The Ants Go Marching to Yankee Doodle, this collection of favorite Traditional Nursery Rhymes and Rhythms (and activities to teach them) will have you and your children moving and learning in an instant! You'll love having the words to all of those rhymes...as well as knowing that you can pick up your Rhymes and Rhythms Ring (instructions included) and be ready to teach in a moment--no additional preparation required!
Perfect for Circle Time, transitions, literacy centers, and those wait
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PreK - 1st
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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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Song and Story Visuals for Students with Autism
Students can sing along, sequence, or retell the story with the visual in this packet.
This packet includes
1. Going on a Bear Hunt
2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
4. Polar Bear, Polar Bear
5. The Brew
6. Wheels on the Bus
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PreK - 8th
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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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Freak the Mighty:connecting characters with music/lyrics
This one-day activity is fun and educational. Sting recorded a song "The Mighty" for the soundtrack that goes with the movie of the book "Freak the Mighty" or "The Mighty." The kids love incorporating music in the classroom. This document includes the song lyrics and some thought provoking questions that compare the book and the lyrics as well as self-refection on the content. I also downloaded the song on iTunes to play for the kids while they answer the questions (not included). You can h
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4th - 8th
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Spanish Rhymes/Poem Cards - Fall
Rhymes and poems are a great way for students to build fluency in a foreign language. It's great practice because they love saying them over and over again.
This download includes 17 poems in Spanish for the beginning of school and the fall. Titles include:
5 ratoncitos
Las manitas
El oso y el osito
los pajaritos vuelan
Pican, pican las gotitas
el otoño ya llegó
tres manzanas tiene el árbol
El Pato y la Pata
Los 5 dedos de la mano
Yo tengo una carita...
Doy toda la vuelta de mi casa grande
Lo
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PreK - 1st
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Language Arts Activity: Using YOUTUBE Music Videos to Teach the Elements of Plot
The students are shown five popular music videos on YOUTUBE. While watching the videos they make notes. After watching, they work together to answer questions concerning the elements of plot in each video. Then individually, each student charts the elements of plot in one of the five videos.
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6th - 9th
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ELA Phonics Homeschool Abeka Compatible Virtual Learning- Live YouTube links
1 School Year Worth of Instruction-*Tips for implementation: include all work assigned on the same day and date. This strategy allows parents and educators to instruct students through in-class learning and offers online asynchronous learning. Children with access to tAbeka Videos can learn through additional TPACK integration. In addition, some assignments will have extended learning homework. The YouTube academic content provides auditory learning on a given subject coinciding with the targe
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PreK - K
Social Protest Poetry / Song Lyrics
These are song lyrics by Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Ben Harper... to study as part of my Social Protest Poetry Project.
This is my favorite project of the school year! Students learn the true power of words as they research, analyze, and/or write their own poetry of social protest. Real-world issues are explored and put to poetic words. The unit covers poetic analysis, research, author's purpose & craft, and multi-media presentations. Find other assignments within this unit for sale sepa
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4th - 12th
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Music Integrated Literacy Lesson: Feel the Beat with Tortoise and the Hare
This literacy with music integrated lesson takes around 45 minutes to complete. This is an extension of previous learning about rhythm, beat, and music tempo. The lesson has students singing to the Aesop’s fable: The Tortoise and the Hare's characters according to how fast or slow they are going. This is a great literacy lesson that can incorporate music into your classroom as well as go over morals and sayings such as slow and steady wins the race.
Lesson plan comes with book list and material
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1st - 4th
Special Olympics - We're All Alike .... We're All Different
Special Olympics activities for every child to learn how we are all alike even though we are all different and special. A great way to educate children on differences.Can be adapted to many age and learning levels.
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1st - 6th
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5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed - Interactive Circle Time - Autism
Fun interactive circle time activity - 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed! I created this resource to use with my students with Autism. Great resource for increasing student participation during group times as well as great for reading, math, social skills and communication skills! Highly recommended for teachers and or parents of students with Autism and other special needs. Also perfect for speech therapists, pre-k, daycare, PPCD and Kindergarten! Includes a 16 page book and story charac
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PreK - 1st
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Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs are indeed poetry (or, heaven forbid—the acronym R.A.P. stands for Rhythmic American Poetry!), the sky is the limit for a renewed appreciation for poetry. This can be a nice addition to any poetry unit, or, it stands alone as an extension activity, a c
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6th - 12th
Letter formation rhymes
Simple rhymes to use to form letters. Uppercase and lowercase included. Some of these came from our ELA curriculum (CKLA) I do not own the rhymes themselves but have just compiled them in one easy to use spot.
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PreK - 1st
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Parody Song Project & Worksheet
This download will provide you with a Parody Song project and accompanying worksheet to do with your classes!You will be provided with clear directions, a grading rubric and guidelines for your students to be successful on this project! The accompanying worksheet will take some time before the project to get students accustomed to writing parody songs. The products are always fun to read and I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
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5th - 8th
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Robert Frost Poetry Compare and Contrast Analysis Activity and Essay
Analyze Robert Frost's classic poem "The Road Not Taken" with close reading annotations and questions. Discusses message, tone, and figurative language. Then, compare and contrast the poem with country singer Lauren Alaina's hit song "The Road Less Traveled"! Students will explore music as poetry and discover if two poems with similar titles are really the same. Answer key and essay rubric provided! My students LOVED this activity and I hope yours will as well! The song is catchy and has a p
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5th - 9th
Veteran's Day Lesson - Book, Song & Tissue Paper Poppies!
This is a powerful lesson that teaches students about and the importance of Veteran's Day. The lesson provides:
- a brief history about Veteran's Day
- pictures of soldiers in various wars
- incorporates the book, The Wall by Eve Bunting
- making tissue paper poppy pins to wear
- moving video to Toby Keith's American Solider
- journal entries
This lesson is moving and powerful! I taught this to fourth graders a couple of years ago and they still mention it whenever they see me!! Great way to g
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2nd - 6th
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