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Drum Dream Girl based Printable activities + music extensions for Hispanic book
I am currently working to add more children's books into my elementary music lessons. This Drum Dream Girl is always a huge hit with my elementary music students-- especially during Hispanic Heritage Month!This lesson is based off of the book Drum Dream Girl. I found this book in my school's library and it was PERFECT for my lessons. It is based on the true story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a famous percussionist that broke the taboo on female drummers in Cuba! It mentions many different styles
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
Emergency Sub Plan Lin Manuel Miranda Hamilton Performer Composer Middle Grades
Need something for a substitute to teach? Here's a close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 l/2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the performing artist Lin Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. BEST SELLERS
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Drama Broadway Musical Theater Unit Hamilton Study Guide 5 Days Lin Miranda
Bundle Who doesn’t appreciate the Broadway musical, Hamilton, and Lin Manuel Miranda? This study guide focuses on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning Hamilton musical. A potential of 5 lessons in this product teaches this vibrant musical steeped in American history and musical rap comprehensively. Students study the origin of the musical, themes, plot, creative team, songs and trivia. Finally, they apply this knowledge in a extension activity designed to secure the learning. In other word
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8th - 11th
Songs and Activities to Teach Sol-Mi/ So Mi in the Music Room
If you are looking for ways to teach sol and mi (so and mi) in the music classroom, while engaging your students in fun songs and activities, this sol mi unit is perfect! This comprehensive set will improve your students' understanding of melody and music theory, will give you opportunities to assess students, AND will save you time! The set includes: Songs to teach sol-mi (Star Light, See Saw, Apple Tree, Bingo Bongolo, and Bluebird)Lesson plan for presenting sol-mi: Aligned with NCASLesson pl
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Kindergarten and First Grade Music Bundle
I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello | Instrument Families Lesson
Do you want to know what my absolute favorite book in the elementary music room is? I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello. It is so silly but so good. I love it. My kids love it. This year, I wanted to use it in a more meaningful way, so I used it to help my students learn about the instrument families. This lesson includes posters of each instrument, instrument cards for sorting, and four worksheets.This lesson was not created to be a sub plan, HOWEVER, I left it for my substitute the other
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
Print and Go Emergency Sub Plans for the Non Music Substitute (Writing Prompts)
I don't know what substitutes look like in your building, but in my school, subs are not allowed to touch technology, they know nothing about music, and my students act like crazies. So when I look at most elementary music sub plans, they do not work for me. So I decided to make some elementary music (or beginning band or choir or music theory....) sub plans that would work for my classroom-- and hopefully yours too!These sub plans are designed to be used at any point in the year. Therefore, the
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Elementary Music Sub Tub Bundle (Print + Go for the Non-Musical Sub!)
Broadway Musical Unit Study Guide The Wiz African American Futurism
Part of a Bundle Let's ease on down the Road with the Broadway Tony Award Winner The Wiz a fantastic futuristic African American version of The Wizard of Oz. The Wiz is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of contemporary African-American culture. This two or three day lesson (65 pages) and study guide about this Broadway musical can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist Biographies (Lin Manuel Miranda) or other musical less
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Drama Units Broadway Musicals Wicked The Wiz Spongebob Christmas Story
Broadway Musical Unit and Study Guide For Les Miserables Grades 8 to 10
Want to study a classic in an unusual way? Les Misérables is a sung-through musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the story of the June rebellion of 1832, an uprising in Paris against the rule of King Louis-Philippe, fuelled by economic hardship and a cholera epidemic. It was quashed, and is remembered mainly for its inclusion in Hugo's novel. Now through this Dramamommaspeaks resource, students have an opportunity to study its journey to Broadway, plot, creative team, songs, compo
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8th - 10th
Broadway Musical Unit Study Guide Hadestown Greek Mythology Social Commentary
Part of a Bundle The Broadway Tony Award Winner Hadestown is a fantastic, musical which intertwines two classic Greek myths into a love story. Students use a study guide to learn about the show's origin, creative team, plot, trivia, songs and end with an enrichment assignment which can be completed individually or in a group. This one to three day lesson can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist Biographies (Lin Manuel Miranda) or other musical lessons (Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen
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9th - 10th
Broadway Musical Unit and Study Guide For Come From Away Grades 7 to 9
Part of a Bundle The Tony award winning Broadway musical, Come From Away tells a heart warming story which occurred the day after 9/11. This lesson and study guide works as an arts integration in a language arts or social studies class studying American history as well as drama or a gifted/talented class. A review of Come From Away states, "It genuinely captures the power of the human spirit in times of crisis during 9/11 reminding us all that even when it may seem like the world is ending, some
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7th - 9th
Broadway Musical Unit And Study Guide for Dear Evan Hansen Social Anxiety
This is beloved Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen is at the forefront of popular musicals with relatable themes for our teens. Through a study guide, give your students an opportunity to research and study the musical, its origin, trip to Broadway, themes, composer and analyze what they learn from the musical in an extension activity. Are you ready to embark on an emotional and musically enriching journey through the award-winning Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen"? This specially designed
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7th - 9th
Emergency Sub Plan Broadway Musical Unit| Study Guide SpongeBob Squarepantss
Part of a Bundle Everyone loves Spongebob Squarepants! This Spongebob Squarepants low prep, engaging lesson and study guide is popular especially with fans of the Nickelodeon television series. Students learn about the origin, creative team, plot, trivia and apply the learning to a set or costume design assignment. This one or two-day lesson can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist biographies. Students learn about the history of the production, view video clips, answer que
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6th - 9th
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Broadway Musical Unit And Study Guide For Hairspray Social Change Integration
Part of a Bundle This musical theater lesson and study guide focuses on the Tony award winning musical Hairspray. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad who advocates for racial integration and succeeds in her social change mission to integrate The Corny Collins Show. Students have an opportunity to study its journey to Broadway, composers, plot, trivia, etc. The lesson can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist Biographies (Lin Manuel Miranda or Sarah Bareilles for example
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7th - 9th
Concert Research Paper for missed concert make up assignment or easy sub plans
This versatile assignment has many uses in any band, orchestra, chorus, or other music ensemble classroom! You can use it for missed concert make up assignment alternative, easy sub plans for middle school or high school, assessment of the socio-historical context of a concert repertoire’s unit of study, or building research skills using the library or online sources.What’s Included: student directions sheet, two ready to print pages for student written response, and a grading rubric (fillable r
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7th - 10th
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Broadway Musical Unit Study Guide In the Heights Hip Hop Lin Manuel Miranda
Part of a Bundle Looking for something to use for Hispanic Heritage Month? This one to four day lesson and study guide focuses on the Tony award winning, Lin Manuel Miranda In the Heights musical. In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant Hispanic community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Students have an opportunity to study its plot, journey to Broadway, its creative staff, trivia about Broadway and In the Heights, view video clips, study the Tony awards and finish learning th
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8th - 11th
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Dolly Parton for Elementary Music
This collection of Google Slides, lesson plans, and worksheets are designed to introduce Dolly Parton and her music to your elementary music classes. With three different lessons, each geared towards a different age level, there is a lot of flexibility for incorporating this in your classes. Each lesson focuses on one of Dolly's songs:Kindergarten/1st: My Tennessee Mountain Home (with movement and drawing activities)2nd/3rd: My Coat of Many Colors (with a guided worksheet to discuss the story)4t
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Inspirational Women in Music Bundle: Dolly Parton, Selena, and Odetta
Emergency Sub Plan! Actor | Hugh Jackman Biography and One Pager Assignment
Part of a Bundle Who doesn't like Hugh Jackman? Am I right? This easy prep lesson is focused on Hugh Jackman, actor and Broadway Tony award winner. The students research questions about his life, journey to Broadway and various accolades he's received while they practice growth mindset. Finally, using a One Pager assignment, the student designs his life--with opportunities for differentiation! Note: Students will need access to the internet. Many teachers combine these biographies with other
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7th - 9th
Music Alternative Assignments - Digital Music Resources
If you have students who cannot attend certain music events such as concerts or field trips, it's often difficult to find a good alternative assignment. This booklet contains 5 assignments perfect for the music classroom!These assignments are appropriate for elementary, middle school and high school students, with slight adjustments. Includes:Unique and interesting writing promptsEssay topics with a citations pageIllustrations worksheet with titles of listening examples to use as the storylinePe
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pop Music 101 - 4 Lessons to Study the POP genre, inspired by Marianas Trench
Use A Popular Song To Teach The Characteristics of Pop MusicThis lesson pack is inspired by Marianas Trench’s 2014 hit single, “Pop 101”. It uses many musical devices mentioned in the lyrics of the song to explore the characteristics of the pop music genre. The four lessons are:1) What is pop music?2) Music genre comparison3) Pop song scavenger hunt4) Wrap-UpBecause of copyright restrictions the actual recording and lyrics cannot be provided in this lesson plan, however they are easily found on
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5th - 8th
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ANZAC Day song, NO PREP language, math activities | ANZAC Day kindness lesson
Anzac Day is coming! This memorable storybook lesson in song (great for Anzac Day assemblies) is in full size color format, and half-page line art format for student booklets. Related poppy-themed activities are included for early primary level, with differentiated options. Anzac Day is an ideal time to promote good citizenship, gratitude, and kindness as a way to honor those who have made sacrifices for our peace and freedom. This ANZAC DAY MINI UNIT has a printable picture book that you can s
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K - 3rd, Staff
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Also included in: Kindness | ANZAC Day
Create Your Own Kabuki Theater
The Create-Your-Own Series is designed for middle school and upper elementary students to flex their creativity through project-based learning (PBL).Widen horizons with this world music unit designed around the Japanese art of Kabuki. In this lesson, students will learn what kabuki is through live and animated demonstrations. They will use the basics of Kabuki to transform a folk legend into a Kabuki masterpiece!Complete Unit Includes:*History of Kabuki*Basic Elements of Kabuki Performance*Japan
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4th - 7th
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Instrument Family Unit with video, audio, games, worksheets & assessments
This editable Google Slides Instrument Family Unit is perfect for in person & distance learning and contains:Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, & String family information & picturesTimbre & Listening Samples (Rights belong to original artists)Instrument song (German Folk Song)10 Unique/diverse Bingo cards - printable & digital!Study Guide & pop quizAssessment & Answer Key These slides are able to be used in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person classroom, both synchronously &
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 2nd Grade | 30% off
Music Listening Journal that Works for ANY Piece of Music
This music listening journal works well with upper elementary, middle school, and high school. Questions encourage deeper level thinking and promote healthy conversation about the musical elements. This listening journal can be used with ANY piece of music - from symphonies to pop tunes!Also check out Orchestra, Concert Band, or Jazz Band? Instrumental Ensembles Music Listening Journal.You may also like:➯ Instrument Families Unit➯ Theory Experts: A K-12 Music Theory Curriculum➯ Music Cultures
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3rd - 12th
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The Didgeridoo a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Didgeridoo, a unique instrument from the indigenous people of Australia. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 4 YouTube videos with 15 follow-up questions including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and a very brief essay format question (requesting at least 5 sentences).This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version f
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6th - 9th
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