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Common Core RL.9-10.2 songs
Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets Mini Lessons
Do you need engaging, main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are your answer! Based on rap songs, these mini lessons will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice main idea and details skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.
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7th - 9th
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Taylor Swift Poetry Stations
Featuring:“The Great War”“Cardigan”“Dear Reader”“Anti-Hero”“Getaway Car”“Death by a Thousand Cuts”“The Last Great American Dynasty”“Long Live”Students will work in groups to answer questions regarding literary elements in Taylor Swift lyrics.
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Packet
From Electric English...This is a comprehensive packet for Poe and his short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". You might notice as you peruse my store that each of these items is listed individually, as well as, bundled. For example, the answer key for the biography assessment is listed separate from the assessment itself.... This is not because I am greedy or want to squeeze one more dollar out of you. No, I list everything separate because as a teacher, I know, that sometimes you want s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Hamilton "Alexander Hamilton" Lyrics Analysis Worksheet & Google Slides
Help students analyze the lyrics of "Alexander Hamilton" with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the lyrics piece by piece followed by a thought-provoking, written response question.It will also include the Google slide presentation that I use to teach the worksheet. This includes: a bell ringer suggestion, standard and objective slide, agenda slide, teacher model and guided learning through the worksheet.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Vision Boards, Lyric Analysis, and Historical Dreams with Hamilton's "My Shot"
This resource includes tools to help students generate S.M.A.R.T. Goals for themselves while also practicing content area skills and vocabulary by recognizing the dreams and goals of popular music artists and notable historical figures. This resource includes bell work activities, supplemental video resources, and 10 pages of printable worksheets chunked for whole group, small group, and individualized instruction.
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8th - 12th
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Tone and Mood in Music Analysis - Two Song Comparison - Text Analysis
A fun way to teach students tone and mood - through MUSIC! This lesson has students comparing and contrasting two "love songs" with opposing tones. Lyrics for each song are provided in one column and analysis questions are provided in the other. Get students thinking about:Central IdeaToneMoodCiting Textual EvidenceThemeCompare/Contrast
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7th - 10th
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Transcendentalism: Song - "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by Bob Marley pairs very well with the concepts and tenets of American Transcendentalism. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out similarities and differences in the material. G
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10th - 11th
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Ambrose Bierce: Song - "The Cave" by Mumford and Sons
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by Mumford and Sons pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the piece "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to poi
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10th - 11th
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Poetry Unit for Foundations of Language and Literature
This unit was designed to accompany the Foundations of Language and Literature anthology from Shea, Golden and Scholz (2018).* However, the lessons can certainly be adapted to be used with the digital/open access versions of the poems. Perfect for your Pre-AP/Honors/Regular 9th and 10th grade classes, as well as for Pre-IB programs as well! Pairs great with the song analysis resource! Slide design by Slides Carnival.*Foundations of Language and Literature First Edition | ©2018Renee H. Shea; John
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Pre-AP/9th Grade Poetry Bundle
Charlotte Perkins Gilman: Song - "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by No Doubt pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point ou
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10th - 11th
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Washington Irving: Song - "Devil Went Down to Georgia"
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by The Charlie Daniels Band pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story, "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying w
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10th - 11th
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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
Hamilton's Letter Publish in Royal Danish American Gazette Google Slides
This item includes the Google slide presentation that I use to teach the worksheet. This includes: a bell ringer suggestion, standard and objective slide, agenda slide, teacher model, guided learning through the worksheet, and closure.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Song Lyric Analysis and Characterization + Bonus:Informational Text!
Quickly add all resources to your Google Drive (with just a few clicks)! Every resource is editable!This activity is ready to assign and can be printed and done digitally! Be ready to have in depth conversations about both fictional and real life heroes! This is a great activity to introduce students to the idea of a hero! (Great for lessons on: 9/11, Civil Rights/Social Justice Heroes, Acts of Kindness or Charity, Comparison of the Literary Hero).Can be used with multiple grade levels and paire
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6th - 12th
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Compare and Contrast Passage Two Texts on the Same Topic Middle and High School
This compare and contrast passage activity about two texts on the same topic is based on our "Hamilton vs. History" parody rap song and is perfect for middle and high school! Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the musical's portrayal of Alexander Hamilton compared to the factual history of his life. The song for these activities is written as a reading passage that explores the life of Alexander Hamilton a
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8th - 10th
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Hamilton's Letter in Royal Danish American Gazette Worksheet & Google Slides
Help students analyze the words in Hamilton's famous letter the forever altered the course of the world with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the words piece by piece identifying what the letter reveals about Hamilton's character and motives followed by a thought-provoking, written response question.This item includes the Google slide presentation that I use to teach the worksheet. This includes: a bell ringer suggestion, standard and objective slide, age
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Of Mice and Men Theme through 17 Songs HANDOUT
Handout that accompanies 17-song Powerpoint presentation that presents the lyrics for students to follow along as the songs are played in the classroom.
I used this to introduce themes of Of Mice and Men at the beginning of the unit. The songs correlate to the themes of Friendship, Loneliness, and The American Dream.
Artists include The Beatles, John Mellencamp, Journey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rembrandts, Queen, and more.
Provides space for students to record which theme they think correlat
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Hemingway: "A Clean Well-Lighted Place" and Song "Old Man" by Neil Young
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This is a song that pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered in the short story "A Clean Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway. Whether the lyrics compare or contrast with the other material you are covering, songs provide an innovative, electrifying way to point out simila
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10th - 11th
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Hamilton "Aaron Burr, Sir" Lyrics Analysis Worksheet
Help students analyze the lyrics of "Aaron Burr, Sir" with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the lyrics piece by piece followed by a thought-provoking, character Venn diagram to aid in comparing and contrasting Hamilton and Burr.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hamilton "Aaron Burr, Sir" Lyrics Analysis Worksheet & Google Slides
Hamilton's Letter Published in Royal Danish American Gazette Analysis Worksheet
Help students analyze the words in Hamilton's famous letter the forever altered the course of the world with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the words piece by piece identifying what the letter reveals about Hamilton's character and motives followed by a thought-provoking, written response question.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hamilton "Alexander Hamilton" Lyrics Analysis Worksheet
Help students analyze the lyrics of "Alexander Hamilton" with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the lyrics piece by piece followed by a thought-provoking, written response question.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hamilton "Alexander Hamilton" Lyrics Analysis Worksheet & Google Slides
Joyce Carol Oates: Song - "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" by Bob Dylan
From Electric English...
When teaching English and all of the skills this encompasses, it is often very beneficial for the teacher to use other artistic mediums to inspire interest and learning in their students. This song by Bob Dylan pairs very well with concepts and ideas encountered within the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. In fact, this song was Oates' inspiration for writing this particular story in the first place. Whether the lyrics compare
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10th - 11th
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The Power of Words
This activity uses a poem, song, and essay to analyze the complexities of the N-word. As this comes up in some of the literature that we read in middle school and high school, it is essential to address hate speech including this word in a safe and proper context with our students so that everyone has an appropriate understanding for reading this in literature.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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