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10th grade Common Core CCRA.R.1 songs
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Analyzing Fahrenheit 451 Through Music Unit - 20+ Songs, Analysis Activities
What better way to connect students with literature than through the music they love? In this novel study for Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, students will be able to analyze each part of the novel by listening to, annotating, explaining, and presenting different songs that closely correlate with the novel on many levels. Beat the boredom of study guides and chapter quizzes, and instead engage your students through music to help them analyze—and appreciate—this classic Bradbury work.This engagin
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8th - 11th
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost — Poem Analysis, The Outsiders Activity
This lesson is a poem analysis of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. This is a perfect side activity for the novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton!This activity also works on its own if you are looking just to teach about the poem itself. Your students don't have to be reading The Outsiders.In Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Ponyboy recites the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." This poem plays a major role in the novel as it represents the universal message to stay gold and stay pure. Have your stud
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Novel Study | Complete Unit Plan
Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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Long Live by Taylor Swift Poetry Analysis
During a poetry unit, it’s pretty easy for students to get lost. That’s why I created this resource. Students will complete a poetry analysis of the song “Long Live” by Taylor Swift. Students will analyze the following components of a poem: theme, speaker, word choice, imagery, figurative language, and tone. Once students complete the poetry analysis, it may be helpful to have them conduct their own poetry analysis reviewing figurative language. In the product, I have also included a figurative
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4th - 12th
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Analyzing Macbeth through Music Character Analysis Activities Acts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
What better way to make Macbeth by Shakespeare more relevant to students than by analyzing the play through music? This engaging set of five song comparisons (one for each act of the play!) contains rigorous analysis questions and annotation activities that prompt students to make lyrical connections to Macbeth's character throughout the play. Not only will students be able to enjoy an interactive classroom atmosphere on these music analysis days, but they will also learn much more about Macbeth
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9th - 12th
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Hairspray the Musical - Lyric Study for the ELA Classroom
Looking for a way to shake things up in your ELA classroom? Want to incorporate more arts and theater but don't know where to start? Look no further than Lyric Study with Hairspray the Musical You don't have to know anything about Hairspray or theater to teach it!Lyric Study is a program introduced to me by Anthony Lombardi and my colleagues at PS/IS 49 in Queens. It is the study of a song's lyrics for 5-10min at the beginning of each ELA class - like a Do Now, but a musical one! Students answer
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: LYRIC STUDY BUNDLE - Wicked + Into the Woods + Hairspray
The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics for all 16 songs as well as 16 open ended questions which will elicit discussi
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7th - 12th
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Hamilton's "One Last Time" Comparison to Washington's Farewell Address
Engage your students' historical knowledge and the timeless messages of George Washington's iconic Farewell Address by using Lin Manuel Miranda's incredible lyrics from the Hamilton musical with "One Last Time."Students will examine images, connect symbols, and discuss the persuasive measures Washington uses in both texts.You will receive:An editable slidedeck in Google SlidesAn abridged version of the speechAn editable Google Doc for lyric analysis
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6th - 12th
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Beyonce and The Beatles Sing "Blackbird"
This slideshow guides students through some background on McCartney's inspiration behind the song, some historical context, background on Beyonce's new album Cowboy Carter, invites students to respond to the album covers, listen to the music of each version, and some reflection questions at the end with suggestions for implementation.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Bob Dylan Hurricane Close Reading and Writing Prompt Lesson Plan
Analyze a Song as A Poem: Bob Dylan's Hurricane
This resource uses Bob Dylan’s song “Hurricane” to teach the following skills: close reading, character analysis, inferences, mood and tone, and point of view. This complete lesson plan with all student materials for “Hurricane” guides students through three readings of the song, each focused on a different lens of analysis. The lesson culminates in a writing prompt in which students analyze the social commentary Dylan is making through the song.
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8th - 10th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album (Clean Songs Only)
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to tracks one, three, five, seven, nine, ten, eleven, fifteen, and sixteen (th
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7th - 12th
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Analizar una canción sobre la inmigración / Immigration song analysis
Songs are a fun way to work on skills like vocabulary acquisition and figurative language! In this Google Slides presentation, students choose one of 9 songs about immigration in various Spanish-speaking countries. The slides ask them to analyze the song lyrics and consider the singer's message.This activity works well in groups during virtual learning. While the songs listed are all about immigration, you could use this product with any song you choose.----------¡Las canciones son una manera
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9th - 12th
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Poetry Compare and Contrast - Used To Love You and i carry your heart - Sub Plan
Compare and contrast poetry and song lyrics! Teach students to compare and contrast for state test assessment as they compare poetry and song lyrics. Gwen Stefani’s song lyrics “Used To Love You” and e.e. cummings’s poem “i carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)” take a different perspective on love. Both are written with voice and passion. Students will compare and contrast content, language, tone, structure and theme to prepare them for the short answer response questions on end-of-
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6th - 12th
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Hamilton "My Shot" Lyric Analysis
Help students analyze the lyrics of "My Shot" with this great graphic organizer that supports the students in breaking down the lyrics piece by piece followed by a thought-provoking, short response question comparing and contrasting the motives of Hamilton, Lafayette, Mulligan, Laurens and Burr.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bob Dylan - Close Reading BUNDLE | Music as Poetry | Listening Journal
In this close reading bundle, students read and examine the following songs by the singer, musician, and songwriter, Bob Dylan.Blowin' in the Wind (1963),The Times They Are A Changin' (1964).Like A Rolling Stone (1965).Song lyrics, close reading questions, worksheets, literary analysis/figurative language handout and organizers are all included in this resource. This resource can also function as a listening journal assignment for a middle school general music class.Using music lyrics as poetry
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7th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Music Analysis Playlist Chart Song Analysis Literary Soundtrack
Looking for a creative and engaging way to have students analyze The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald? This comprehensive musical playlist chart, featuring 10 popular songs, will allow students to increase their reading comprehension and literary analysis of Gatsby in relevant and rigorous ways. Not only will students be able to analyze the novel more deeply by comparing it to music, but they will also be able to understand the timelessness of its message, as many themes, characterizations, a
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The Great Gatsby Unit Bundle - A Complete AP Language & Composition Unit
The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Track Sixteen: Clara Bow
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to track sixteen, Clara Bow.
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7th - 12th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Track Five: So Long, London
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with lyrics to track five, So Long, London.
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7th - 12th
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TTPD (Lyric Analysis) - Track 3: My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with lyrics to track three. Stay tuned for the full album!
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7th - 12th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Track Nine: Guilty As Sin
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to track nine, Guilty As Sin.
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7th - 12th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Track Eight: Florida!!!
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to track eight, Florida!!!
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7th - 12th
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TTPD (Lyric Analysis) - Track Seven: Fresh Out The Slammer
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to track seven, Fresh Out The Slammer.
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7th - 12th
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The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Track Five:But Daddy I Love Him
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to track six, But Daddy I Love Him.
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7th - 12th
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