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High school literature song microsofts
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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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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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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Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Quiz/Handout
This quiz/handout accompanies the 28 slide "Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Review Quiz/Powerpoint" product I posted.
The powerpoint is a 28 slide powerpoint containing 10 songs/lyrics of various genres. Artists include Ke$ha, Coolio, Taylor Swift, Maino, Jay Sean/Lil Wayne, and other artists of high interest to students.
Students must assign an appropriate THEME to each song after hearing the song played and reading along with the lyrics. Students must also pull out at le
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7th - 10th
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Pop Culture/Music Allusions in All My Rage
This is both a teacher's and student's pop culture guide to all the popular culture (a lot of music) mentioned in All My Rage. EVERY single listing includes the link to the video/picture/etc. mentioned in the novel (page numbers are included). You can use these to easily show in the classroom as you are reading. For example, you can show the video of one of the songs Noor mentions and compare it with what is happening in the novel.
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9th - 12th
Of Mice and Men Themes through 17 Songs with Lyrics
17-song Powerpoint presentation that presents the lyrics for students to follow along as the songs are played in the classroom.
I used this to introduce themes of Of Mice and Men at the beginning of the unit. The songs correlate to the themes of Friendship, Loneliness, and The American Dream.
Artists include The Beatles, John Mellencamp, Journey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rembrandts, Queen, and more.
Use in conjunction with Of Mice and Men Themes through Song HANDOUT, also on my site. Provi
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7th - 11th
I was Only 19 - Redgum (song analysis)
Includes context, text with glossary and analysis questions for students 70 minute lesson for extension grade seven students (could probably break over two lessons for other grade seven classes) Could also be used for grade eight/nine
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7th - 9th
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Realism Complete Packet
From Electric English...This is a packet that contains a vast amount of material covering the American Realistic Period of literature. For this reason, I have intentionally not included lesson plans to accompany this material; the idea here is that you have a variety of resources to pull from as you decide how you want to shape what little time you have in the classroom. Aahhhh, there never seems to be enough time :) Anyway, whether you love Edwin Arlington Robinson, Frederick Douglass, or Charl
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10th - 11th
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Realism 2 Packet
From Electric English...This is a packet that contains a vast amount of material covering the American Realistic Period of literature. For this reason, I have intentionally not included lesson plans to accompany this material; the idea here is that you have a variety of resources to pull from as you decide how you want to shape what little time you have in the classroom. Aahhhh, there never seems to be enough time :) Anyway, whether you love Stephen Crane or Willa Cather... There is something in
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10th - 11th
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Poetic Devices with Taylor Swift
This worksheet provides examples of alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition using lyrics from Taylor Swift songs.
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5th - 11th
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Tone and Mood in Music Analysis - Two Song Comparison - Text Analysis
A fun way to teach students tone and mood - through MUSIC! This lesson has students comparing and contrasting two "love songs" with opposing tones. Lyrics for each song are provided in one column and analysis questions are provided in the other. Get students thinking about:Central IdeaToneMoodCiting Textual EvidenceThemeCompare/Contrast
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7th - 10th
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Transcendentalism: Song - "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by Bob Marley pairs very well with the concepts and tenets of American Transcendentalism. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out similarities and differences in the material. G
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10th - 11th
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Types of Conflict with Songs
This presentation is one that I used with my students this year. We were reviewing types of conflict, and I needed a new, fresh perspective. I decided to use the song "Rude" by Magic in combination with the response song written from the father's point of view. I also found a daughter's response to the conflict. Students are taught how to write a short response to literature using the ACE technique, and they are asked to identify text based evidence which supports each character's point of vi
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7th - 10th
The Outsiders & Music: Using past & present music to explore themes in the novel
Students immediately love The Outsiders, and it is the favorite text among my 8th graders. They can appreciate and relate to the themes, and value an outlet to discuss important issues in their lives, communities and world.
Studying the themes in conjunction with music further encourages students to explore another thematic layer. Looking at music from the 1960s allows for collaborative studies with Social Studies in that students learn to appreciate the historical context of the novel. Howeve
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8th - 11th
THEME PowerPoint: Notes & Activities using Songs
This PowerPoint presentation on THEME includes notes on theme as well as engaging activities that help students identify themes in literature. I have included the lyrics of three songs, as well as the short story, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," by Jon Sciezska.
This could be used as an introduction or refresher lesson for students on the topic of THEME.
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7th - 10th
Spotify Playlist Template for ANY Novel
Use this template for students to create spotify playlists for different characters in any novel! The template allows for students to select 5 songs that a specific character might have on their own playlist (if they were real of course :)). You can decide how the songs should relate--characterization, plot, relationships, etc. On the second page there is space for students to explain and rationalize each of their song choices. I have my students do this assignment electronically so they can add
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8th - 11th
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Ambrose Bierce: Song - "The Cave" by Mumford and Sons
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by Mumford and Sons pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the piece "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to poi
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10th - 11th
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman: Song - "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by No Doubt pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point ou
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10th - 11th
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Washington Irving: Song - "Devil Went Down to Georgia"
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by The Charlie Daniels Band pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story, "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying w
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10th - 11th
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Of Mice and Men Theme through 17 Songs HANDOUT
Handout that accompanies 17-song Powerpoint presentation that presents the lyrics for students to follow along as the songs are played in the classroom.
I used this to introduce themes of Of Mice and Men at the beginning of the unit. The songs correlate to the themes of Friendship, Loneliness, and The American Dream.
Artists include The Beatles, John Mellencamp, Journey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rembrandts, Queen, and more.
Provides space for students to record which theme they think correlat
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Figurative Language in Music
This is a fun and engaging way to review figurative language devices and sound devices. It also helps students understand why writers use figurative language to enhance their songs. It includes a series of figurative language questions over songs from different genres: You will need to provide song lyrics for students.
Literary devices covered: Metaphor, Simile, Allusion, Symbolism, Theme, Assonance, Rhyme scheme, Internal Rhyme, Hyperbole, Alliteration
BONUS!! Follow up activity included! T
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8th - 11th
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A Long Way Gone-- "Weapon Conflict" Song Analysis
As (or after) your students read A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, have them listen to and analyze the song called "Weapon Conflict" by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars in this google slides. The slides contain all needed links to access the song and podcast about the band. Students will complete the slides themselves, including an ANSWER-PROVE-EXPLAIN short answer style question that compares the two texts.
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9th - 12th
Rap/Hip-Hop Lyric Response Sheet
A very engaging lesson for students to listen and learn about the history of Rap Music! Using the Lyrics from Slick Ricks hit song Children's story, students follow along and then respond to the main ideas of the story on the back! Sure to be a hit with your secondary level students!
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5th - 12th
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