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Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Assignment - Music Poetry Activity

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Engage your students in poetry by having them label figurative language in song lyrics with these fun assignments. Students will read excerpts from popular songs and label figurative language examples of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification,

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.8.5, L.8.5a, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, CCRA.L.5

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Thanksgiving Figurative Language Assignments - Literary Devices Activity

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Thanksgiving Figurative Language Assignments - Bring Thanksgiving into your middle and high school English class while also teaching common figurative language and literary devices used in poetry or fiction. These three ready-to-use figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.8.5, L.9-10.5, CCRA.L.5

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Hyperbole Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices and Figurative Language

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Hyperbole Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices and Figurative Language: Improve your students' understanding of hyperbole with these highly engaging activities and assignments! This comprehensive package is designed to help students locate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Halloween Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity

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Halloween Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity: Bring Halloween into your middle and high school English class while also teaching common figurative language and literary devices used in poetry or fiction. These three

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.8.5, L.9-10.5, CCRA.L.5

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Personification Activities & Assignments Literary Devices & Figurative Language

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Personification Activities & Assignments Literary Devices & Figurative Language: Improve your students' understanding of personification with these highly engaging activities and assignments! This comprehensive package is designed to help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Poetry Song Analysis Assignments - Analyzing Music Song Lyrics as Poetry

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These poetry song analysis assignments will hook your students in during your poetry unit plan. Students will analyze song lyrics as poetry by examining the lyrics of three songs and responding to comprehension and analysis questions. Included are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Poetry Analysis Assignments - Poetry Analysis Questions, Answer Keys, and Slides

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These poetry analysis assignments are an excellent addition to any poetry unit. Included are six poetry assignments with comprehension and analysis questions for poems your students will love. Included are poetry analysis questions that focus on

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

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Valentine's Day Poetry Assignments - Break Up Song Lyrics Analysis Activities

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Valentine's Day Poetry Assignments - Break Up Song Lyrics Analysis Activities: Add a unique twist to your Valentine's Day lesson with our Anti-Valentine's Day Break-Up Songs Poetry Resource. This engaging resource invites students to analyze,

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

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Halloween Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity - Zombies

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Halloween Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity - Zombies: Bring Halloween and zombies into your middle and high school English class while also teaching common figurative language and literary devices used in poetry or fiction.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.49

122

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Alliteration Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices & Figurative Language

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Alliteration Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices & Figurative Language: Improve your students' understanding of alliteration with these highly engaging activities and assignments! This comprehensive package is designed to help students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.99

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Christmas Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Poetry Writing

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Christmas Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Poetry Writing: This fun collaborative Christmas acrostic poetry writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The snowball writing method is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.99

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Valentine's Day Figurative Language in Love Songs - Music Lyrics Assignments

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Valentine's Day Figurative Language in Love Songs - Music Lyrics Assignments: Use this fun Valentine’s Day activity to help your students improve their understanding of figurative language by labeling figurative language examples in love song

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.8.5, L.8.5a, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, CCRA.L.5

$3.99

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Metaphor Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices and Figurative Language

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Metaphor Activities and Assignments - Literary Devices and Figurative Language: Improve your students' understanding of metaphor with these highly engaging activities and assignments! This comprehensive package is designed to help students locate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Emergency Sub Plan Assignment - Figurative Language Substitute Teacher Activity

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Emergency Sub Plan Assignment - Figurative Language Substitute Teacher Activity: Ensure smooth sailing when you're out with this engaging emergency sub plan focused on figurative language. This assignment covers essential figurative language such as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.49

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Valentine's Day Poetry Assignments - Break Up Songs Analysis Activities Digital

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Valentine's Day Poetry Assignments - Break Up Songs Analysis Activities Digital: Add a unique twist to your Valentine's Day lesson with our Anti-Valentine's Day Break-Up Songs Digital Poetry Resource. This engaging resource invites students to

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

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Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity on Technology

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Figurative Language Assignment - Literary Devices Activity on Technology: This ready-to-use assignment is designed to help students practice identifying common figurative language in a fun and modern context. Featuring 17 technology-inspired

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.49

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Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

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Graduated with Honors with Distinction
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- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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