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Music Common Core RI.8.3 resources
All 20 comprehensive & engaging Music History PPTs (links, handouts & more)
THIS BUNDLE IS NOT ONLY A MASSIVE TIME-SAVER AND COMPLETE WITH HUNDREDS OF 5-STAR RATINGS COLLECTIVELY GIVEN TO THE 20 UNIQUE RESOURCES, IT IS ALSO A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING READY-TO-GO, NO-PREP MUSIC ENGAGEMENT TO THE CLASSROOM ALL YEAR LONG. INCLUDED: * 800+ engaging slides on 20 genres of American Music* Links, background, primary sources, built-in games and activities, and more* Handouts/graphic organizers for students to follow (PDF & editable MS WORD)* Teacher direc
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4th - 12th
Rock: A comprehensive & engaging Music History PPT (links, handouts and more)
***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***Updated to add new slides and tie content directly to the Rock Family Feud review game***Updated with several new slides added (now with 25 genre-specific slides and 15 universal slides used with every genre)***Updated to include teacher directions for each slide- Important note on the “Rock and Roll” and “Rock” resources…Rock & Roll was ju
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3rd - 12th
S.E. Hinton - Author Biography - Music in the 1960's - Protest Song Connection
Exploring 1960s Culture and Literature: S.E. Hinton's Biography, Nonfiction Article, and Protest Song ConnectionDescription: Dive into the rich cultural landscape of the 1960s with this comprehensive educational package designed to engage your students in critical thinking and meaningful connections. This product includes three interconnected activities centered around S.E. Hinton's biography, a nonfiction article on the impact of music in the 1960s, and the iconic protest song "For What It's Wo
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6th - 12th
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Science_ Live Music Stimulates Brain More than Streamed Music_Current Event_2024
Music can have a strong effect on our emotions. A study found that live performances trigger a stronger emotional response than listening to music from a device.Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or
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7th - 11th
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Johannes Brahms, Digital Activity, Music Composers, Music Substitute Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital Secret Code Activity is the perfect resource for 5th-8th grade students learning about Johannes Brahms. Engage your students while they decode the secret cipher and learn about Brahms's life as a composer. Quick and easy setup makes this activity ideal for centers or substitute days.Transform your Brahms lessons into an exciting game with this digital Secret Code Activity. Designed for 5th-8th grade students, this resource allows them to practice reading compre
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5th - 8th
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Evolution of Taylor Swift - Reading Comprehension - Middle School - Language Art
educational experience designed specifically for middle school students. Dive into the world of Taylor Swift and discover the fascinating evolution of this iconic artist, exploring her impact on the music industry and the broader cultural landscape. Product Highlights:Engaging Content: Rich multimedia content, including text, images, and audio snippets, to keep middle schoolers captivated throughout their learning journey.Accessible Language: Tailored for middle school comprehension levels, ensu
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6th - 9th
Richard Wagner, Digital Activity, Music Composers, Music Substitute Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital Secret Code Activity is the perfect resource for 5th-8th grade students learning about Johann Sebastian Bach. Engage your students while they decode the secret cipher and learn about Bach's life as a composer. Quick and easy setup makes this activity ideal for centers or substitute days.Transform your Bach lessons into an exciting game with this digital Secret Code Activity. Designed for 5th-8th grade students, this resource allows them to practice reading comp
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Informational Passages & Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Packet: Exploring Learning Musical Instruments (Grades 5-8)Description:Discover the fascinating world of learning musical instruments with this comprehensive reading comprehension packet designed for students in grades 5-8.Delve into an engaging informational passage that explores the joys and challenges of learning to play musical instruments, providing valuable insights into the benefits of musical education.Strengthen reading comprehension skills with a key id
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5th - 9th
Protest Songs (Research Project w/ Outline and Rubric) Student Presentations
Analyzing popular media and examining a song for its message is the purpose of this research project. Everyone loves music - which is why every one of your students will love this project. Students are asked to choose one song about social issues/injustice, a political issue, or an historical event (from any decade or genre). They will analyze their selection and create a visual presentation - such as a poster, Slideshow, video, etc. to present the analysis to the class. Links are provided to he
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
Johann Sebastian Bach, Digital Activity, Music Substitute Activities
Get your 5th-8th grade students excited about learning Johann Sebastian Bach with this low-prep, time-saving digital secret code activity! They will have a blast decoding the secret cipher while learning about Bach's life as a composer. Perfect for centers, substitute days, or independent work!This digital secret code activity is a fun and engaging resource for 5th-8th graders who are studying Johann Sebastian Bach. It is a low-prep, time-saving resource that can be used in a variety of classroo
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5th - 8th
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Digital Activity, Music Substitute Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital activity resource is perfect for your 5th-8th graders who are learning about Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in a fun way! The resource is a digital secret code activity that engages students in decoding a cipher to reveal a final code word. Benefits:- Allows for a fun and engaging way for students to learn about Tchaikovsky- Helps develop reading comprehension skills and the use of text-based evidence to support answers- Provides an opportunity for students to learn
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5th - 8th
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Digital Activity, Music Substitute Activities
Discover a low-prep, time-saving digital activity resource that will engage your 5th-8th graders in learning about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This secret code activity is perfect for centers or substitute days, providing a fun way for students to decode a cipher while learning about Mozart.This resource is a digital secret code activity designed for 5th-8th grade students. It includes a reading passage about Mozart with links to listen to his famous compositions. Students will answer 10 questions
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5th - 8th
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Finding Proof-Text Evidence-Inferencing (HAMILTON ACT I) DISTANCE LEARNING
Teaching history can be challenging. How do you make it meaningful for your students? How do you help them to make connections between events in order to understand how one event leads to another? How do you help students connect events from the past to their lives today? And frankly, how do you teach students to isolate and highlight the important details of history without covering the entire page in yellow highlighter?! I definitely don’t have all the answers, but I have learned that a big st
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6th - 10th
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Vietnam War: Musical Reactions of the 60s and 70s
In this Unit, students examine how Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s “Ohio,” Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee” and Edwin Starr’s “War” articulated the divisive feelings Americans had about the war in the late 1960s and early 1970s. To supplement these songs, students will also watch clips from CNN Soundtracks and analyze polling data, news articles, and photographs from the era. By the end of the unit, students will know seminal events during the Vietnam War, including the Gulf of Tonkin Reso
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Vietnam War Unit
Ludwig Van Beethoven, Digital Activity, Music Substitute Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital activity resource is perfect for your 5th-8th graders who are learning about Ludwig Van Beethoven in a fun way! Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Students won’t even realize how much they are learning about Beethoven because they will want to decode the secret cipher as soon as possible!This digital secret code activity resource is designed for 5th-8th grade students who are st
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5th - 8th
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The History of Black Protest Songs - from Billie Holiday to Kendrick Lamar
These activities are perfect for Black History Month or anytime of the year in either a history or English classroom. Provided is a PowerPoint that can be shared with students to have on their own screens if you are a 1:1 technology classroom, or the teacher can project it large for the entire class. Students are provided with a brief introduction to the Black Lives Matter movement and terminology such as: Hands Up, Don't Shoot...Ferguson...Michael Brown...Tamir Rice...I can't breathe...and We s
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
RI8.7 Protest Song Analysis: Fortunate Son (Vietnam Era Music)
The lyrics of the song Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival are presented for students to analyze. Provide students with this worksheet so that they can read (and follow along) while they listen to the song. The more background information that your students have about the Vietnam War, the draft, and other events of the 1960s and 1970s, the easier this assignment will be. This assignment is also provided in a Vietnam War Unit bundle to provide students with all of the necessary backgrou
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
Coretta Scott King Digital Escape Room for Black History and Women's History
Updated: April 8, 2022 - Expired QR Code replaced! Please download new product PDF if previously purchased. Did you know that Coretta Scott King was a classically trained concert singer and master of several instruments? This digital escape room activity is great for Black History Month, Women's History Month, or even Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students will practice citing evidence, making inferences, determining the meaning of words and phrases and more. Music standards apply as well, especi
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5th - 8th
Articles (3) + Higher Order Thinking Questions for Grades 7-9: Baroque Composers
J.S. Bach, Frideric Handel, and Domenico Scarlatti.Give your students the opportunity to learn a unique perspective on these critically important Baroque-Era composers.
Together, these three original articles from IndieMusicTeacher provide students vital practice in answering higher order questions. Students are asked to determine author's purpose, make inferences, draw conclusions, and make connections (text to self and text to text).
These brief but engaging essays are written by an author
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7th - 9th
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RI8.3: 9/11 - Country Music Response
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it. The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respo
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7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
RI8.3 - 9/11 Song Comparison Graphic Organizer (Country Music + September 11th)
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it.The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respon
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7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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B.B. KING Digital Historical Stick Figure Biography (MINI BIOS)
This resource is a must-have for teachers and students to do controlled research and analysis or to summarize the main aspects of a person's life. Easy to assign, differentiate, monitor, and assessSTUDENTS TURN RESEARCH INTO BIOGRAPHIES WITH ORIGINAL STICK FIGURE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS THAT TEACHERS ASSIGN FROM GOOGLE CLASSROOMSTUDENTS FIND INFORMATION IN PREARRANGED CHEAT SHEETS AND THEN SUMMARIZE AND TYPE INFORMATION IN READY-MADE BOXES IN THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERSTHERE ARE MANY APPLICATIONS, INCLUDI
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4th - 11th
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Also included in: GREATEST MUSICIANS BUNDLE: 50 Google Doc Stick Figure Mini Bios
RAY CHARLES Digital Historical Stick Figure Biography (MINI BIOS)
This resource is a must-have for teachers and students to do controlled research and analysis or to summarize the main aspects of a person's life. Easy to assign, differentiate, monitor, and assessSTUDENTS TURN RESEARCH INTO BIOGRAPHIES WITH ORIGINAL STICK FIGURE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS THAT TEACHERS ASSIGN FROM GOOGLE CLASSROOMSTUDENTS FIND INFORMATION IN PREARRANGED CHEAT SHEETS AND THEN SUMMARIZE AND TYPE INFORMATION IN READY-MADE BOXES IN THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERSTHERE ARE MANY APPLICATIONS, INCLUDI
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4th - 11th
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Also included in: RAY CHARLES BUNDLE - Slides, Games, Handouts and More!
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