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Middle school english language arts songs for Google Apps
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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Music Critic Mini-Project, Unit & Student Handouts | MUSIC JOURNALISM
In this mini-project, students become music critics or music journalists, reviewing and critiquing a full, complete album. Students select: An artist/musician of your choice, and One of their complete albums (some listed as examples).This resource is 100% Editable (Google Docs.) and you may list albums you'd prefer students to review, or allow students to select their own. I created this assignment for use with secondary general music students (middle and high school, grades 7-12).WHAT'S INCLUDE
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7th - 10th
Song lyrics/poetry/figurative language/theme: THRILLER by Michael Jackson
Using the song lyrics from "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, this lesson is a great attention getter. Students will get to read and annotate the song lyrics while identifying figurative language terms. The figurative language terms are identified using SHAMPOO+II's. The annotations are made using a chart included in the answer key. Watch the music video either before or after annotations, teacher choice! I prefer to read over the lyrics with the students, give them about 15 minute to annotate and i
Tone and Mood with Figurative Language using music "Sound of Silence"
This lesson teaches tone and mood using the song "Sound of Silence". It is presented in three different formats, with three different versions (Trolls, Simon and Garfunkel, Disturbed) The students must listen to each version to get the tone and mood from each. There are questions that go with figurative language, color presentation, denotation and connotation, and compare/contrast. There is also a RACED question. This is a full lesson that will take at least one hour.
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6th - 12th
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Character Analysis - Sing Movie Characters - Google Slides with Film Clips
The movie Sing provides the perfect text for character analysis. Each character experiences their own journey of self-discovery and self-actualization.In this task, students will examine three characters in depth:Rosita, the pig, a housewife, who dreams of singing and of being appreciated and seen by her family.Johnny, the gorilla, the son of mobster, who does want to follow in his father's footsteps into a life of crime, and wants to be loved and accepted as a singer.Ash, the porcupine, the reb
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6th - 12th
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Listening Log: Student Digital Music Journal/Interactive Google Slide Assignment
This Listening Log Digital Music Journal, class activity/google slide assignment can be used all school year long to engage students in thoughtful and creative reflection on the music you are listening to or working on! It can be a great tool for in person or virtual/distance learning and perfect for Google Classroom. Your students will have the opportunity to share their intellectual and artistic interpretation of the song(s) you choose, and they will be practicing their writing and music vocab
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4th - 12th
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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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics for all 16 songs as well as 16 open ended questions which will elicit discussi
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7th - 12th
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Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Nonfiction Passage for Middle School
This main idea and supporting details nonfiction passage for middle school is based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap Music song and includes multiple-choice, self-grading questions, a graphic organizer, and a turn-and-talk activity. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for various sections of the song.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students love this resource. It provides the right amount
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Independent ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Song lyrics/poetry/figurative language/theme: We Are the Champions by QUEEN
Using the song lyrics from "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, this lesson is a great attention getter. Students will get to read and annotate the song lyrics while identifying figurative language terms. The figurative language terms are identified using SHAMPOO+II's. The annotations are made using a chart included in the answer key. Watch the music video either before or after annotations, teacher choice! I prefer to read over the lyrics with the students, give them about 15 minute to annotate and id
Main Idea and Supporting Details Fiction Passage for 5th and 6th Grade
This main idea and supporting details passage for is 5th and 6th grade is a fiction text based on a movie vs. the original story of Mulan rap song that includes multiple-choice, self-grading questions, a graphic organizer, and a turn-and-talk activity. Students will practice identifying the main idea and its supporting details using the song lyrics as a reading passage. What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It used stories that were familiar to my students, and I loved that it compared/contra
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4th - 6th
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Song lyrics/poetry/figurative language/theme: Gangsta's Paradise by COOLIO
Using the song lyrics from "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio, this lesson is a great attention getter. Students will get to read and annotate the song lyrics while identifying figurative language terms. The figurative language terms are identified using SHAMPOO+II's. The annotations are made using a chart included in the answer key. Watch the music video either before or after annotations, teacher choice! I prefer to read over the lyrics with the students, give them about 15 minute to annotate and
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE- Using Song Lyrics- Poetry, Figurative Language, Theme, etc.
Song lyrics/poetry/figurative language/theme: Stressed Out by 21 PILOTS
Using the song lyrics from "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots, this lesson is a great attention getter. Students will get to read and annotate the song lyrics while identifying figurative language terms. The figurative language terms are identified using SHAMPOO+II's. The annotations are made using a chart included in the answer key. Watch the music video either before or after annotations, teacher choice! I prefer to read over the lyrics with the students, give them about 15 minute to annotate
Language Arts Christmas Activities for Middle School with Reading Passages
Looking for engaging, language arts Christmas activities for middle school with reading passages? Rap songs are the solution! Based on parody rap songs, this unit will keep your students' attention using song lyrics while they practice a variety of ELAR skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Note: This bundle c
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5th - 7th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album (Clean Songs Only)
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to tracks one, three, five, seven, nine, ten, eleven, fifteen, and sixteen (th
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7th - 12th
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Christmas around the World Reading Comprehension Passage Questions Middle School
Looking for engaging, Christmas around the world, reading comprehension passage questions for middle school? Rap music is the answer! Based on our "Christmas around the World" parody rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics while they practice a variety of ELAR skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.*Note: This bundle contains digital, Google Forms reading activities for use in Google Classroo
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5th - 7th
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Blowin' in the Wind (1963) by Bob Dylan - Close Reading | Music as Poetry
In this assignment, students read and examine Bob Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind (1963) from the album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963). Song lyrics, close reading questions, worksheets, literary analysis/figurative language handout and organizers are all included in this resource. This resource can also function as a listening journal assignment for a middle school general music class.Using music lyrics as poetry allow students to think deeply using the questions that are based on each song, fur
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bob Dylan - Close Reading BUNDLE | Music as Poetry | Listening Journal
March Madness - Figurative Language with Pop Artists or Music
March Madness - Figurative Language with Popular Artists' music/songs is an engaging and fresh way for students to engage in Literacy Content. This resource includes Google slides, a Google form, and a printable handout. This NO PREP March Madness activity is a great way to practice finding/annotating for figurative language! Split this activity/lesson into multiple days or all at once! Kids are certainly not going to know they are practicing literacy standards!
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3rd - 8th
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Figurative Language In Modern Music
This learning resource aims to demonstrate to students that learning opportunities exist everywhere, even in their most beloved songs! The activity entails students actively listening to music and identifying any instances of figurative language used in the lyrics. Following this, students will be prompted to explain why the songwriter or author chose to use said form of figurative language in their lyrics.Skills:Figurative Language Author's Purpose Making ConnectionInferencingActive Listening
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3rd - 8th
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Poetry Compare and Contrast - Used To Love You and i carry your heart - Sub Plan
Compare and contrast poetry and song lyrics! Teach students to compare and contrast for state test assessment as they compare poetry and song lyrics. Gwen Stefani’s song lyrics “Used To Love You” and e.e. cummings’s poem “i carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)” take a different perspective on love. Both are written with voice and passion. Students will compare and contrast content, language, tone, structure and theme to prepare them for the short answer response questions on end-of-
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6th - 12th
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Adjectives with "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
In this engaging and interactive lesson, students will dive into the world of adjectives through the timeless classic song "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. This lesson plan is designed to captivate students' interest while enhancing their understanding of adjectives, one of the fundamental building blocks of language.Song Analysis: Students will listen to "What a Wonderful World" while actively identifying and highlighting adjectives used in the lyrics. Extension Activity- Creative W
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7th - 10th
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Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Slides
These slides include a video that teaches students about what Asian Heritage Month is and why we celebrate it. Along with the video, there is a song and PebbleGo links to important people who have made an impact on the community who have an Asian background.
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PreK - 12th
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Making Inferences Nonfiction Passage Activity for Middle School
This making inferences nonfiction passage activity for middle school is based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activity detailed below.The song for this activity explores the accomplishments of Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Stephen Curry and how each player transformed the NBA and the sport of basketball with their unique playing styles. This basketball reading comprehension activity is
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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
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 complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Independent ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
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