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Middle school english language arts songs for Easel
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Hip Hop Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage 5th and 6th Grade
Based on our history of Hip Hop song, these compare and contrast nonfiction passage activities for 5th and 6th grade will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage.- easily incorporate them into independent activities- or complete them together as a class lessonStudents will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities are detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A great resource for my intermediates....cove
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5th - 7th
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Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 6th and 7th Grade
Based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song, these main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade include multiple-choice questions, extension activities, and graphic organizers. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students struggle with identifying central idea. This is a great resource to supplement those skills." – Austin H.This act
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6th - 8th
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"Mean" by Taylor Swift: Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message
Using Taylor Swift’s award-winning song, “Mean,” you can teach and solidify for students what is
1. Simile
2. Inference
3. Imagery
I have also included an anti-bullying message or a random acts of kindness activity for students to complete. This can be reported on through discussion, journal writing and/or a short essay. Enjoy this timely lesson with your students and please check out my store for more lesson plans.
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5th - 12th
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Finding Figurative Language and Meaning in a Song: Happy by Pharrell
Using the song and lyrics of "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, students will explore the meaning and figurative language within the song.
This activity prompts students to engage with a hit song while looking for literary devices and figurative language. It includes finding examples with:
-similes
-metaphors
-personification
-alliteration
-theme/meaning
A very fun and engaging way for students to practice their figurative language!
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4th - 7th
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American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" Word Search
YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE THIS "STAR SPANGLED BANNER" WORD SEARCH!THE FOLLOWING WORDS ARE HIDDEN IN THIS PUZZLE:ABLE ADMIRAL ARMED AWAKE BALTIMORE BEAM BEANES BETWEEN BOMBING BRAVED BURNED CAUSE CONQUER DAWNS DOCTOR EARLY ENGLAND FORT FRANCIS GLARE LAND LAST LAWYER MCHENRY MIST MOTTO PEACE PROOF RAIN RAMPARTS REPOSES ROCKETS SAFER SAY SCOTT SEEING SHORE SILENCE SPANGLED STARS TALK TRUST VICTORY WASHINGTON WAVE PLEASE FOLLOW "THE MUSIC TEACHER STORE" FOR NEW PROD
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2nd - 9th
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Fun ELA Activities for Middle School Jazz Reading Comprehension Passage
Do you need some fun ELA activities for middle school? This rap song with jazz reading comprehension passage activities is the way to do it! Based on a history rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activit
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5th - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade
These compare and contrast nonfiction passage worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the three NBA players.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students, boys especially, enjoyed this passage. Definitely a high interest topic!" – Vanilla SpeechThe song for this activity explores the accomplishments of Michael Jordan, Al
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities 5th & 6th Grade
Black Women in History | Phillis Wheatley Biography Reading Activities
Use rap music to teach your students about Black women in history with these Phillis Wheatley biography reading activities.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fun and easy to use, the students really enjoyed the lesson." – Angie A.The song for these activities explores the life of this famous female poet who was the first published Black American author, noting her chall
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4th - 6th
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Hip Hop Making Inferences Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for Middle School
These making inferences nonfiction passage worksheets for middle school are based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to infer information about Hip Hop and rap music and its founders.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students enjoyed this. Thanks! – Rachel W.This activity is:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- a high-interest reading passage based on a clean, school-appropriate
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5th - 7th
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Langston Hughes - I, Too - Tupac - Changes - Music & Poetry Comparison
♫♫♫ Add music and engagement to poetry lessons ♫ ♫ ♫Students will analyse two works that deal with African American struggles: Langston Hughes poem, I, too, and Tupac Shakur's song, Changes. Using timelines and mini biographies, students will understand and constrast the poem's positive outlook compared to the song's pessimistic stance. An extension activity allows students to continue the timeline to the present day and share their own point of view on the issue.What's included:- Teaching Guide
Determining Meaning Context Clues Worksheets Middle School Vocabulary Activities
Based on a song about Hip Hop and rap music history, this vocabulary activity will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they are determining the meaning of unknown words with context clues worksheets. This activity has multiple-choice answers and targets content-vocabulary words from the song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to determine the meaning of unknown words. The questions for the reading passage have multi
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5th - 7th
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5th and 6th Grade Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheets Passage Activity
This 5th and 6th grade multisyllabic words worksheets passage activity is based on a Hip Hop and rap music, history song.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.This resource is:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- with a high-interest reading passage based on a rap song!The song for this activity explores how two founding fathers and a mother of Hip Hop contributed to the urban art, and how it
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4th - 6th
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Anti-War Music and Lyrics Analysis
This resource includes activities to unpack 4 songs that were written in protest to significant wars in history; World War 2, Vietnam War and the War in Iraq.Activities include language feature mix and match, finding examples as well as comprehension questions about language features, tone and theme.All task cards also include a QR code for learners to listen to the songs.Songs include: One - MetallicaI was only 19 - RedgumLight up your lighter - Michael Franti and SpearheadHero of War - Rise Ag
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7th - 10th
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Ants: A Lesson on Point-of-View and Biodiversity
How to Create a Nature-Centered View of the Universe Copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024 Includes:*An original short story by the popular science author, Betty J. White.*A historical perspective of the total solar eclipse from an ant’s point of view.*Illustrations.*Themes: the importance of biodiversity and the role biodiversity plays in the three R’s…recycling, reusing, and restoring.*What is “anthropocentrism”? Point of discussion: How does our culture help form our views ab
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5th - 8th
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History of Hip Hop Middle School Making Inferences Nonfiction Passage Worksheets
This middle school making inferences reading passage is a nonfiction text with worksheets based on our history of Hip Hop and rap music song. Students will listen to song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to make inferences.The song for this activity explores how Hip Hop culture and rap music formed in the Bronx, New York and progressed into the 21st century. This activity works great as a making inferences mini lesson and is sure to engage students!*Listen to the song using the vi
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5th - 7th
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FREE Pocahontas Reading Comprehension Passage Activities for 4th and 5th Grade
Are you looking for engaging, Pocahontas reading comprehension activities for 4th and 5th Grade? Rap music is the solution! Based on a biography rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detail
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Middle School Sequence of Events Worksheets with Reading Passages
Are We Breaking Up? Lyric Analysis - 5th, 6th and 7th Grade
Use this interactive lesson to teach students about lyrical analysis. Students will use listening activities and reflection questions to compare and contrast "break up" songs from the 1920's and today.
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5th - 7th
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Jackie Robinson Reading Passage Activities Using Civil Rights Rap Song
Looking for an engaging Jackie Robinson reading passage about his role in civil rights? Rap music is your answer! These activities will keep your students engaged as you teach about Jackie Robinson's contributions and accomplishments in civil rights using a rap song as a reading passage that explores his struggles and successes in Major League Baseball Listen to the song with subtitles here! (Click here if you have trouble viewing the video.)This resource includes:- the song lyrics for use as a
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4th - 6th
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George Washington Carver Biography Reading Activities with Timeline
Based on our George Washing Carver biography rap song, these reading activities teach about his life and contributions as a famous African-American scientist and inventor.Click here to listen to the song with subtitles! (Click here if you have trouble viewing the video.)This resource includes:- the song lyrics for use as a reading passage- short-response, comprehension questions with the answer key- a timeline activity with a graphic organizer- a sequential-paragraph, writing activity that utili
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4th - 6th
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Hip Hop Middle School Making Inferences Nonfiction Passage Worksheets
This middle school making inferences nonfiction passage with worksheets is based on our history of Hip Hop and rap music song. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to make inferences about the eras of Hip Hop and rap.The song for this activity explores how four eras of rap music developed between the 1970s and the 2000s. Through the eras, students will learn about the contributions made to rap music by LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, MC Hammer, Eminem, Ka
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5th - 7th
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Women of the Revolutionary War Molly Pitcher Reading Passage Activities
Teach your students about women of the Revolutionary War using our Molly Pitcher biography rap song with reading passage activities. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete a variety of reading activities. The song for this activity explores the life and contributions of Mary Ludwig Hays and some of the legendary accounts of her bravery on the battlefield that lead to her being known as "Molly Pitcher." These activities are a great way to teac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Passages for Middle School
Favorite Things. Song. Musical. Lyrics. Vocabulary. Back To School. Flashcards.
Amazing resources for a lesson all about students' "favorite things". Perfect as a getting to know you - back to school or class lesson. Icebreaker. Discussion cards to get students speaking. Song vocabulary and listening cloze for "These are a few of my favorite things". song video and mp3 included to download for offline useAdditional activities included: Song rewrite. Count, uncountable nouns exercise. Writing activity.Includes organizer for students to list and share their favorite things!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rap it Out! When Music Meets ELA
This guide with activity sheets is a motivational tool to get students to write in the form of rapping. By tying music and ELA, would motivate students to write to create their own lyrics to later add to a digital audio workstation program so that they can perform their song to their classmates. Examples of Digital Audio Workstations are given in which a student just needs to know how to operate the online program, or app at first to create background music to their words.
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: YOU'RE A SONGWRITER! Music Meets ELA too!
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