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High school literature songs for Microsoft Word
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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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Joyce Carol Oates: Song - "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" by Bob Dylan
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 Dylan pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. In fact, this song was Oates' inspiration for writing this particular story in the first place. Whether the lyrics compare
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10th - 11th
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Mulan Song and Chinese Poetry Analysis
Enhancement activity for showing of the Disney film Mulan and study of Chinese culture. Four handouts with glossaries and questions based on seven poetic works.
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6th - 11th
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Romanticism: Song - "Days Like This" by Van Morrison
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 Van Morrison pairs very well with the concepts and ideas of American Romanticism. I use this song when intoducing these characteristics to the students and have them try to pull out an example of each from the lyrics. They never fail to surprise me :) Songs provide an innov
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10th - 11th
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Transcendentalism: Song - "Get Up, Stand Up" 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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CCSS:
Anthem: Song - "Logical Song" by Supertramp
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 is a song that pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered in "Anthem" by Ayn Rand. 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. Give
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10th - 11th
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Edgar Allan Poe: Song - "Seven Devils" by Florence + the Machine
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 Florence + the Machine pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story, "Hop-Frog" by Poe. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out similarities and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Emily Dickinson: Song - "I Am a Rock" by Simon and Garfunkel
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 Simon and Garfunkel pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within Dickinson's various poetry. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out similarities and difference
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10th - 11th
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John Steinbeck: "Of Mice and Men" Song "Pumped Up Kicks" Foster the People
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 Foster the People pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men". Specifically focus on the character of Curley; concepts of isolation, loneliness, and of course, the American Dream are bound to be discussed. Whether the lyric
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10th - 11th
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Shirley Jackson: Song - "Hanging Tree" by James Howard w/ Jennifer Lawerence
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 James Howard pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out similarities
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10th - 11th
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