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10 Great Songs for the Classroom: Tupac, The Cranberries - Guided Song Responses

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Song Study Anthology: Teaching THROUGH song is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts and Social Studies classroom. Songs are accessible, familiar, joyful and interactive for students. They lift the energy, bringing the class

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English Language Arts, Music, Other (Social Studies - History)

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

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"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman: Cycle of Poverty -Guided Song Response + Answer Key

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"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is beloved and appreciated by students from all backgrounds. First released in 1988, the song chronicles the gritty reality of a woman trying to escape the cycle of poverty, only to find herself in the very situation she

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English Language Arts, Music, Black History Month

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

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Taylor Swift Documentary, "Miss Americana": Critical Viewing Guide - Distance Ed

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In this Netflix documentary on American singer, Taylor Swift, we see a musician who is self-reflective and mature, ready to give a message to her fans.Miss Americana (2020) tackles several important issues: gender in the music world, body image,

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English Language Arts, Music, Film

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"Hurricane" by Bob Dylan: Poetry Study - Black Lives Matter - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a highly celebrated protest song by American songwriter, Bob Dylan. “Hurricane” is a frank song about police brutality and racial injustice. The song traces the imprisonment of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, cataloguing the legal missteps

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English Language Arts, Music, Black History Month

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

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Zombie by the Cranberries - Guided Response + Answer Key - War Protest Song

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"Zombie" by the Irish alternative rock band, the Cranberries, is a hit in the classroom! This is a protest song that students can understand clearly. The central use of zombie as a metaphor is a commentary on how blindly our old prejudices can

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Music

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"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby (1986): Guided Song Response + ANSWER KEY

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"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby recounts the divide between the rich and poor and the limitations of laws aimed at prohibiting discrimination in public places and employment. A beautiful and moving song with two long piano solos, "The Way It Is"

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English Language Arts, Music, Other (Social Studies - History)

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley - Guided Song Response + Answer KEY

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley remains a favorite anthem for many students. The song is timeless and inspirational. The acoustic solo is mesmerizing and buoyant -perfect for the classroom!Listen to this celebrated freedom song with your students

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English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

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Reading a Music Video with your Students: Critical Viewing - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Music Videos are very satisfying to ‘read’ with students. There are several different approaches to viewing and ‘deconstructing’ the video. What’s important is that you find a video that students will enjoy—right from the first note!What’s Behind

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English Language Arts, Music, Drama

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

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"The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers: Guided Song Response & Answer KEY

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Here is Kenny Rogers' signature song. "The Gambler" tells the story of a late-night meeting on a train "bound for nowhere" between the narrator and a man known as "the gambler." The gambler tells the narrator that he can tell he is "out of aces",

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English Language Arts, Music, Close Reading

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Lola - by the Kinks - Guided Lyrics Response - Song about Transgender Identity

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"Lola" by the Kinks was written in 1970. A young man meets a woman at a club, and discovers Lola: "Well, I'm not the world's most masculine manBut I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a manAnd so is Lola!"Listen to the song with your students and

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Music, Critical Thinking, Poetry

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

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"CoCo" (2017) Critical Thinking Response: How Well Did the Film Show & Tell

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Coco is a wonderful animated film (Pixar) that presents death as a life-affirming inevitability. It's story makes you feel part of community, and wishing you played an instrument!Here is a film response that asks students to evaluate various aspects

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English Language Arts, Music, Holidays/Seasonal

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

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 Years teaching Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies, Physical Education, Special Education. Conference Presenter on Literacy Strategies, Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. Curriculum Developer at the Middle and Secondary level. Coached High School and College teams in various sports, including Rowing and Track & Field.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. I teach a variety of students with a wide range of skills and abilities. Teaching resources aim to reach a continuum of learners, using flexible and engaging strategies.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Honours Bachelor of Arts (English Literature, Women's Studies); Masters of Arts (English Literature; Master's Thesis on Don DeLillo); Bachelor of Education (English and Social Studies); Diploma in Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I read widely, always with my students in mind. I believe in quality curriculum and bringing the finest materials to the classroom so I can reach ALL learners.

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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, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Government, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Psychology, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Close Reading, Classroom Community