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5th grade creative writing audio
RAD writing Strategy RAP SONG
This is a RAD strategy rap song that I made up for our school to use schoolwide to help with answering short answers. RAD stands for RESTATE, ANSWER, and DETAILS. The song went viral and we even had Kindergarten singing it.
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PreK - 5th
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The Shortcut Song (Donald Crews)
This is a song based on Donald Crews' Shortcut. It follows the sequence of the story line and builds suspense similar to the story. Other teachers have used this for multiple purposes in the reading and writing workshops such as for an extension lesson, to compare and contrast, to analyze how an author (or songwriter) builds suspense, for teaching sequence, for character analysis, and more. I have a list of instructional possibilities I will gladly send you for free at your request.
The Sh
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1st - 5th, Staff
Favorite Characters Song
This song celebrates reading and features the names of some popular book characters. More than that, it is a great resource to use for fluency practice. Or, if you're working on syllables, each line of each verse follows a pattern of one, two, three, then four syllables (Bone, Babar, Abuela, Bunnicula). You might also use the song for classroom transitions. I have been incorporating music into literacy lessons for years. In fact, I will write a song made to order about anything you are rea
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1st - 5th
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Lesson 101: Thinking Skills (Audio file only)
This is the podcast/audio file (.mp3) introducing Ms. Deb's Writing and Thinking program with a short mini lesson near the end discussing the 4 major thinking skills. This is just an introductory lesson but includes many important things we will address in the Writing and Reading/Thinking areas. There is a MS Word document also that can be purchased to accompany the podcast that goes into more detail on how the thinking skills come first, and can be applied to most writing students are asked to
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Thinking Skills Writing Bundle by Published writer, Deb K
Homograph - Justin Bieber Parody
What's a homograph? Get things straight with this parody of "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Pesquantum saves the Pilgrims
Storytelling is good any day. This one is particularly appropriate in the Fall or Winter. Dr. Roy E Howard's use of story and song helps children learn listening, appreciate languages, understand history, and value diversity. Native American perspective of Thanksgiving.
Duration:19:46 (almost 20 minutes)
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4th - 7th
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General Knowledge Song 3
This song is from a (growing) series of songs that teach trivial knowledge.
You will like to listen to them, because they are good songs (hopefully you´ll agree) and as a nice side effect internalize the facts taught in the song.
Your students will love this new way of learning, especially because they can listen to the songs while they are out and about.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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It's Figurative! A Rap about Figurative Language
This song/rap teaches and reviews different kinds of figurative language, both for recognizing while reading and for using during writing. Types of figurative language included are: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idiom, personification and alliteration. It's a fun way to engage students before, during, or after attempts to use these types of writing styles.
thumbnail image from clipart panda
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3rd - 8th
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Thank You, Thank You
Teaching children to be grateful for the world around them requires them to notice it, so this song can be used for developing observational skills. This is an echo song, and I have listed (some of) the elements of nature that I am thankful for. Use the structure of the rhymes to rewrite the song with the students' contributions.
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PreK - 5th
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Mr. Duey- Hip Hop Song Teaching Writing Essays
This song teaches how to create an introduction, the body and the conclusion of an essay. Also, it teaches brainstorming and outlining.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Common Sayings
For a video version, go to: https://youtu.be/GMGu47JDpXYWhen you’re lost for a word,for something to sayJust think of a common saying to help you find your wayround all those awkward times,all those awkward dayswhen you can’t find the right thing, the right thing tosay.The other day I was left high and dryNo one stayed aroundThey were dropping like flies bzz bzz bzzMy mother told me money doesn’t grow on treesAnd a friend in need is a friend indeed.., indeed,indeedDon’t go there it’s a wild go
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2nd - 7th
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