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MUSIC AS POETRY: Teach poetry with rap & song lyrics

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This bundle is everything you need to teach poetry through music - Use four lyrics and music videos to teach figurative language, literary devices, poetic devices, rhyme scheme, meter poetry analysis and EVERY reading and writing common core skill

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$5.00

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Paraphrasing Practice Task Cards

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60 Inspirational Quotes to practice paraphrasing every day! Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!Perfect English bell ringer or task card activity for middle or high school students to

Subjects:

Reading, Character Education, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School

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No Prep English Bell Ringers for the entire year! Students paraphrase 180 inspirational quotes to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for common-core-aligned reading and writing standards. Task cards, PowerPoint slides,

Subjects:

Reading, Character Education, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Task Cards

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Discovering Wes Moore | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Discovering Wes Moore Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 16 easy-to-follow student handouts, PowerPoint slides, lesson plan and Google Doc to read the entire novel, Discovering Wes Moore. Text-dependent multiple-choice and open ended

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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Types of Irony in Literature No Prep Introductory Lesson & Worksheets

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Introduce the three types of irony in literature: Dramatic Irony, Verbal Irony and Situational Irony. Everything you need to teach students to define, identify, analyze and write their own literary irony. Perfect for distance learning!NO PREP Print

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.6, RL.9-10.5, CCRA.R.4

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Song Lyric Analysis

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Start a Throwback Thursday Tradition with weekly song lyric analysis to analyze 40 songs (1 per week) from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and Today including 25 Lyric Analysis and Writing Activities (persuasive, expository, comparative,

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1...

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Children of Blood and Bone | Novel Study

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Children of Blood and Bone No Prep Novel Study contains NO PREP student handouts, lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, Google Slides, discussion guide, ANSWER KEY to cover chapter vocabulary, chapter short response questions and extended response

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2...

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Quote of the Week: Inferencing and Inspirational Posters

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Quote of the Week inspirational quote daily ELA bell ringers include 47 inspirational quote posters (with beautiful images) and a daily student activity (5 Monday-Friday prompts) for a total of 235 inspirational activities. Includes student

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Printables, Posters, Google Apps

$5.00

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NACIREMA | How to Paraphrase & Close Reading Comprehension | Printable & Digital

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Teach close reading comprehension, how to paraphrase and literary analysis with a fun and eye opening nonfiction text about cultural bias and cultural norms, NACIREMA (Printable & Digital). Editable lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint ,

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.00

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Rhetorical Analysis Ethos Logos Pathos with Song Lyrics | Printable & Digital

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Use music lyrics to teach rhetorical devices and analysis, ethos, logos, pathos, point of view and author's purpose (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.6, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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Identifying Claims and Evidence using Song Lyrics | Printable & Digital

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Use song lyrics to teach identifying claims, evidence and argument (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.8, RI.11-12.8, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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Irony, Point of View and Author's Purpose with Music Lyrics: No Prep Lesson

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Teach types of irony, point of view and author's purpose using song lyrics and music videos (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google Slides for no prep distance

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.6, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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MUSIC AS POETRY: Weekly Activities

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This Music as Poetry bundle of 32 activities is everything you need to teach poetry through music every week. Printable Student Handouts, PowerPoint and Google Slides for printable or digital activities - Perfect for distance learning or Google

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (33.92 MB)

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Author's Purpose and Point of View with Fun Videos | Printable & Digital

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Teach author's purpose, point of view and literary analysis with fun videos (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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Inference & Analysis: Point of View Bias on "Developing" Countries

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Analyze Biased views of "developing" countries! Practice inference, analysis and paraphrase from an informational expository article and fictional literature close readings to analyze the biased, unquestioned beliefs about "developing" vs.

Subjects:

Literature, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.24 MB)

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Read Across America | Dr. Seuss Birthday | 6 Read Aloud Videos & Activities

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Read Across America Day Activities for Dr. Seuss' Birthday - Enjoy six no prep reading comprehension handouts to pair with six Dr. Seuss stories (links to read along videos included).These printable and digital reading response worksheets to payr

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.2...

$3.00

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Allusion Activities using Song Lyrics & Music Videos | Printable & Digital

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Allusion Activities are fun and easy using song lyrics and music videos (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.9, RL.11-12.9, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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English Bell Ringers - Common Core ELA Middle School or High School FREEBIE

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Don't stress about creating engaging Bell Ringers, Do Nows or Early Finisher activities. Pair this FREE english bell ringer printable with ANY inspirational quote for no prep ELA bell ringers every day of the year! Paraphrasing inspirational

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (3.11 MB)

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Informational Text Structures using Music Lyrics | Printable & Digital

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Analyze informational text structures, text features and sequence of events using song lyrics (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google Slides for no prep

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.3, RI.11-12.3, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

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Character Analysis, Setting & Story Elements with Music | Printable & Digital

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Practice short story elements analysis with song lyrics: Character analysis, plot, setting, theme and sequence of events using song lyrics and music videos instead of boring reading passages (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plans, student

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.3, CCRA.W.2

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.91 MB)

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

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Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning