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Middle school Valentine's Day creative writing songs
Song Parody Writing Unit for Music or ELA print or digital
Getting buy-in from upper elementary and middle school students can be a challenge! This parodies and piggyback songs unit is NO PREP and includes everything you need to engage those reluctant musicians in composing their own lyrics. This unit works perfectly in music or ELA classes, and includes both printable and Google Slides(TM) versions.This is designed as a cross-curricular activity that could be implemented easily by a music teacher OR an English teacher. I’ve supplied you with an example
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6th - 8th
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Teaching Figurative Language with Taylor Swift Songs - Grades 3-6
If there’s one thing I love about Taylor Swift (other than her dance moves!) it is her use of figurative language. If you have ever listened to her songs you know she uses a lot of similes and metaphors in her writing. She is a major pop star today, and I guarantee your students can (and will!) sing along to any one of her songs! With this product you will be able to teach and have your students practice identifying and writing seven types of figurative language using Taylor Swift songs.
Beginn
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3rd - 8th
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Robarte un Beso & Querido Tommy Valentine Letter-Writing Spanish Lesson
This is a multi-faceted lesson that centers around letter-writing in Spanish, centered on two authentic songs in Spanish that students LOVE. Students will work with the song Robarte un beso by Carlos Vives and Sebastian Yatra. After doing a lyrics/cloze activity to listen to the song and a reading activity with the music video, the class can read fake letters between each of the four couples shown in the video. (Printable letters to read individually, and letters to project and read as a class a
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Authentic Spanish Song Activities BUNDLE
Similes and Metaphors in Music Activity Pack
This packet contains:
~links to 6 different music videos with fun songs the kids know and love that contain examples of similes and metaphors. The songs include:
"Without Love" from the movie Hairspray
"Firework" by Katy Perry
"Red" by Taylor Swift
"Mr. Grinch" from When the Grinch Stole Christmas
"Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes
and "Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music" you can use as an introduction or review
~A Simile and Metaphor Cheat Sheet
~Song Lyrics to the songs listed above
~Pr
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3rd - 6th
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Analyzing Fahrenheit 451 Through Music Unit - 20+ Songs, Analysis Activities
What better way to connect students with literature than through the music they love? In this novel study for Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, students will be able to analyze each part of the novel by listening to, annotating, explaining, and presenting different songs that closely correlate with the novel on many levels. Beat the boredom of study guides and chapter quizzes, and instead engage your students through music to help them analyze—and appreciate—this classic Bradbury work.This engagin
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8th - 11th
Elementary Music Class February Lesson Activity Bundle K-6
Enrich your February elementary Music classes with these original and creative music lesson resources with TEACHING VIDEOS. Teach music concepts like pitch, 3 beat time signature, Ostinato and rhythms using the Orff arrangements.Diverse learning opportunities with games, Kodaly and Orff applications, concert songs, worksheets, playing instruments using this all in one bundle for K-6 music class lessons. February Music Class Bundle of Lessons, Songs, Games and Worksheets, Mp3 tracks. This resour
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K - 6th
Valentine's Music Printables {Ready Set Print}
Valentine's Music Printables {Ready Set Print}
This set of worksheets is designed help your students practice known rhythmic and melodic concepts within Valentine's themed songs. These would be fun to use in a lesson the week of or leading up to Valentine's Day, but can also be used year round. Very easy to leave with a sub.
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- "Valentine's Rhythms" worksheet. (Practice ta, titi, ti-tiri) Students match the first rhythmic phrase of from each song to the correct title and picture of
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K - 6th
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Christmas Music Worksheets
This set of Christmas music worksheets is designed to help your students practice known rhythmic and melodic concepts around Christmas time.It includes:- "Up on the Housetop" - Fill in the missing rhythms of the song (a couple formats available). Rhythm concept- practice half note.- "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" - Fill in the missing rhythms of the song (a couple formats available). Rhythm concept - practice half note.- "Jingle Bells" - Fill in the missing rhythms (two versions) practice whole note
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1st - 6th
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Tengo tu Love by Sie7e - Practice the Verb TENER and Comparisons
Practica El Verbo Tener Y Los Comparativos. No Hay Nada Más Importante Que El Amor De Tu Pareja.HANDOUT WORKSHEETS FOR STUDENTSYou can use all of the activities or pick only the ones suitable for your classes. Cloze activity with word bankCloze activity without word bank VocabularyMatch The Images With The PhrasesListening ComprehensionA/B Oral ActivityVerb TENER ConjugationComparativesHANDOUTS FOR TEACHERThe teacher’s handouts are included in the following pages of this same document:Full Song
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Valentine's Day Spanish Vocabulary Activities Bundle
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing
This is a collection of six songs that I developed to help my students understand the 6 Traits of Writing. These songs will help your students understand Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. You may also print out each page and create a poster to display in your classroom.
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing by Lindsay Stark is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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PreK - 12th
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I Got a Letter This Morning: A folk song to teach whole note
Perfect for Valentine's Day in the music room!
Hardest rhythmic concept: whole note (ta-a-a-a)
Other rhythmic concepts: ta, titi, ta rest, half note, syncopa, half rest
Melodic elements: l, drm
PDF contains slides for the following:
Lyrics
Steady beat
Prepare rhythm slide with rhythms we know and heart beats above whole note
Present slides for whole note as ta-a-a-a
Reading rhythms with stick notation
Rhythmic partwork exercise
Melodic practice: solfa with rhythm stick notation
Your feedb
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4th - 6th
Figurative Language in 'Surface Pressure' from "Encanto"
Onomatopoeia, similes, and metaphors, GALORE!Sing along with Luisa and study her use of figurative language using her relatable lyrics from the song "Surface Pressure." Possible answers are included. Definitions and terms are included, too. Students can complete electronically or this practice can be printed for students to do on paper!
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5th - 7th
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Songs Bundle for ESL Classes
✏️Songs are a fantastic and enjoyable tool that can greatly benefit students of all ages learning English.✏️Using music enhances vocabulary and motivates learners while boosting their self-confidence in grasping new concepts. ✏️Songs make learning engaging and memorable.These song-based activities for English language teaching include the following songs featured in the bundle: 1.✔️ “UNSTOPPABLE"❤️by Sia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrEqeqblAN2.✔️“Best Day Of My Life"❤️by American Authors ht
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3rd - 7th
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Write Your Own Song (Music Appreciation)
This assignment has students use their creativity, experience, and imagination to write their own basic song. They will learn about how a generic song is structured then use an easy-to-follow formula to come up with their own song. The assignment is broken into 3 different steps that can all be put together to complete a generic song that also rhymes! Once the worksheet is completed, students and/or the teacher can sing through them using karaoke backtracks online or a live piano/guitar. It is s
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4th - 12th
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Snowflake Bentley- worksheets, creative writing, songs, technology, sequence!
Your elementary kids (and even 6th graders!) will "Fall" for this packet based on the award winning book Snowflake Bentley written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin!
Included in this packet are all these completely original works!
* 20 reading comprehension questions in matching format, with answer key
* 2 creative writing opportunities with prompts and illustration space
* 2 original SONGS about snowflakes complete with audio file to sing along! One for younger students and one for older students!
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1st - 6th
DINAMIC & INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE LYRIC SONGS WITH BRUNO MARS
This pack contains two wonderful lyric activities of Bruno Mars (Talking to the moon and Count on me) for ESL students with several educational and dynamic activities that will help them engage in poetical expressions, lexical understanding and critical thinking (Listening skills, vocabulary acquisition, antonym words, sentence structuring, word search games, riddles, etc.) These lyrics activities come with answer key. Undoubtedly, teaching lyrics in schools not only enhances language and analy
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Music Appreciation Writing Prompts
Music appreciation 101! Use these musical writing prompts to cover writing in music class. Clue kids into the production, lyrical, and musical quality of songs they're exposed to daily. Included vocabulary: arrangement, chord progression, melody, harmony, background vocals. Important to note: Please make sure your students understand these musical terms before using this product. Uses: critical thinking in the music classroom, music appreciation, covering writing in music class standards, subs,
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4th - 8th
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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
Christmas Ode Writing Activity — Poem and Creative Writing
This activity requires students to read and analyze the 1824 song "O Christmas Tree" and learn about the ode poem. Then you'll have your students write their own ode! Lastly, take students' poetry writing to the next level by having them perform or illustrate their odes. This activity is a simple and silly way to get students thinking creatively before the holidays. It also makes for a fun display of student work!Included in this product:Powerpoint presentation with definitions of Ode and academ
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5th - 12th
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Figurative Language Task Cards, Song Lyrics, Poetry, Valentine's Day
Want to get your students engaged in finding figurative language? Try these task cards that use lyrics from popular love songs!
Each of these 40 task cards included an excerpt of a popular love song (from many genres - pop, country, rock, etc.). In the lyrics is an example of figurative language. Use to have students identify and explain each example, or as a writing prompt for creative writing practice.
Students love task cards! Check out some of my other sets:
Reading Response Task Card
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7th - 12th
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Lent Journal - Song of the Day - Long Version
This is a journal to use during Lent made up of Christian songs, lyric completion followed by a reflection question to answer. I use this during Lent to not only inspire my students to become closer to God but introduce them to popular Christian music.
We typically watch the music lyric video to help fill in the missing lyrics and then silently each student finished the journal reflection.
This 36 page packet allows you to do "Song of the Day" everyday during the Lenten season. I also have a
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3rd - 9th
Spanish Ser and Adjectives Grammar and Culture through Music
Spanish culture, Spanish music, authentic resources, authentic Spanish resources, Spanish songs, Spanish cultural research, spanish activities, spanish class activitySpanish Culture and Grammar: Adjectives + Ser "Corazón sin Cara" by Prince RoyceThis activity provides the lyrics to Prince Royce's hit bachata song "Corazón sin Cara" with spaces for students to fill in familiar physical/personality adjectives as well as conjugations of the verb "ser"The second page asks questions about Prince Royc
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Spanish 1 Mega Activity Bundle
Valentine, Oh, Valentine! (based on “Can Can - Orpheus in the Underworld"
Based on “Can Can – Infernal Galop” from “Orpheus in the Underworld”Super, fast, fun Valentine song Unison w/Tambourines Great for most elementary and younger middle school singers Great exposure to the classics! Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for guitar, ukulele, or other instruments Piano Track available on this site.
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2nd - 7th
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5:19
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, Reading Passages
SummaryThis year, make Black History Month come alive for your students with a musical video and set of illustrated activities about MLK, the Civil Rights icon. Learn how he rose to become one of the greatest men in History through his message of nonviolent resistance.The video reviews facts from his boyhood, education, marriage, and discusses his many battles and victories he won as leader of the Civil Rights Movement up until his tragic death. His message lives on as we celebrate Black Histor
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2nd - 6th
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