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Middle school critical thinking 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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Figurative Speech Through Music: Red by Taylor Swift
All students love music, so why not integrate figurative speech with popular music? This lesson has students listen to or watch the Taylor Swift performance of her song "Red" while searching for similes and metaphors in figurative language. This lesson is engaging and helps students understand what inferencing and figurative speech is. Students will analyze the inferences of the lyrics. A student sheet and an answer key is provided. This can be a whole class or literacy center activity. This
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.
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3rd - 8th
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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
Song Analysis Bundle - Identity and Social Change
This bundle includes my song analysis resources Songs For Social Change, and Songs to Explore Identity, which both contain a PDF and digital student notebook and Google Slides with clickable links to all of the music videos for the songs. Resources: (Linked below - please check out the individual product listings for more information and previews)- Songs For Social Change- Songs to Explore Identity****************************************Customer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts,
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7th - 12th
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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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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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Pop Songs: Music Appreciation Prompts
Use these pop song writing prompts to help kids tune in to the songs they listen to daily. What songs do we appreciate and why?
Uses: writing in music class, critical thinking, creative writing, lyric study, close reading, brain breaks, fun stuff, sub plans
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32 critical thinking song writing prompts - color
32 critical thinking song writing prompts - black and white
2 posters - color
1 song question sheet - color
1 song question sheet - black and white
2 writing papers featuring BP
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4th - 7th
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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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Pop Songs with lessons - mindfulness, social justice, courage, kindness
#classroom community: These powerful pop songs support any kindness and bullying prevention programs you have in place. Powerful lyrics help kids deal with bullies and stress. Songs promote tolerance of others, friendship and teamwork, and healthy self esteem. They inspire critical thinking and creative writing! BP social skills songs make a perfect addition to your classroom playlist!LYRICS INCLUDED. 11 also have simple lesson plans.General ed teachers: Use these songs for close reading and lyr
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4th - 8th
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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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MUSIC & MATH - What Does A Dot Do? - Lesson Plan, Song, Worksheet, ORFF Arrgmt.
*** $3.00 ***Overview:This product challenges students to use their critical thinking skills to determine the values of notes as it relates to different time signatures. They must be knowledgeable of fractions. The purpose of the dot in music is discussed and applied. A great tool to use for curriculum integration!Materials included:• Lesson Plan with Essential Standards & Objectives• Original Song: What Does A Dot Do?• Student Worksheet• Answer Guide• Orff Arrangement contains conductor s
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3rd - 6th
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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
Peace Song - empathetic to all - timely and powerful
This powerful and timely peace song - penned in Jerusalem years ago - encourages empathy for not only all those suffering in the Israeli Palestinian struggle, but for anyone praying for peace in their own world. 'Enough' has a long history of touching the hearts the of students, gently leading them to a more tolerant point of view. It is a huge student, parent, and teacher favorite - our second most popular song.General ed teachers: Use this song to enhance any bullying prevention and social ski
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5th - 9th
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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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Word Problem Attack Strategy--Close Reading Approach to Math Problems
Use the step-by-step word problem attack song, “dance,” printable, and task cards by Teaching's a Joy to teach your students to solve problems--once and for all. This is Math Rescue for students in third, fourth, and fifth grades.I've used this song and dance approach successfully with an incredibly diverse population of students for many, many years with amazing success. My students look forward to problem-solving sessions! Set includes answers on each card (upside down and in fine print).
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3rd - 6th
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Lent Journal - Song of the Day
Middle & Highschool VersionThis is a journal to use during Lent made up of Christian songs and their music videos, lyric completion followed by a reflection question to answer and bible verse. I use this during Lent to not only inspire my students to become closer to God but introduce them to popular (2017-2020) Christian music. I have provided links to the videos I use.I have also used it throughout the year instead of during lent.We typically talk about the journal question, watch the musi
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7th - 12th
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