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Common Core RL.11-12.10 songs
9/11 September 11 Activities Gr. 9-12
This packet is complete with activities honoring 9/11 for older students. What better way to encourage students to reflect on what 9/11 means to them?
This packet includes three articles about the 9/11 attacks and seven songs written about 9/11 with accompanying reflection worksheets. Teacher can choose from the articles as well as seven lyrics from popular musicians ranging from Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys and Bon Jovi to Toby Keith, Darryl Worley and dc Talk. The Toby Keith and Darryl Worley
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Love Poems Valentine's Day Gr. 7-12
What better time to explore love poems and songs than during the month of February or for Valentine’s Day? This unit packet is complete with extensive notes on literary devices (Author’s Style), literal and figurative language, poetry devices and theme. Eleven famous poems and songs are analyzed, exploring a wide variety from Shakespeare’s sonnets to contemporary songs of love.
These lessons are scaffolded and differentiated; teacher determines the groups, poems/songs and the level of analysis
Teaching Assonance through Music Rihanna's "Diamonds"
This is a quick lesson that uses Rihanna's song "Diamonds" to teach the literary device assonance.
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7th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby song analysis- Jazz Age and present eras
Students love the new Great Gatsby movie (2013) not only because Leonardo diCaprio, but because the soundtrack is novel and wonderful and unique and modern. Given that it is so easy to grab the students in with the modern tunes, comparing the themes and issues with those lyrics along with the primary sources of songs of that time have turned out to be a fun lesson using evidence from the text as a secret bonus.
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9th - 12th
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Lyrics 2 Literature Hamlet
Teach Hamlet through the power of music and media. Engage students more actively, helping them to connect to the text and read with relevance. Lesson is linked to common core standards, includes essential questions, writing and discussion prompts. Links to music, video, and art are provided.
*Note, music and lyrics NOT being sold. We simply provide a link for you to access those resources.
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9th - 12th
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