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High school close reading song activboard activities
"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
Paired Passage- Poetry, Song Lyric Questions for "Mother to Son" and "Dear Mama"
This assignment is a set of 8 response questions for a paired reading of "Mother to Son" poem by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" song by Tupac Shakur. Poem and song lyrics are not included due to copyright restrictions, but can easily be found online.
Each question asks for a written response that includes text evidence. I suggest using this as a two-day activity in which students spend the first day doing close-readings of both the poem and the song lyrics, and the second day spent writing the
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8th - 11th
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Hamilton Rhetorical Analysis
Introduce your students to the magic of the Hamilton musical, and the rhetorical strategies found within. This product focuses on two songs: "Cabinet Battle #1" and "Cabinet Battle #2." Within these songs, your students will analyze the rhetorical strategies used, including appeals such as Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, as well as common fallacies.
***DUE TO COPYRIGHT LAWS, THE SONG LYRICS ARE NOT PROVIDED. I have included a cheat sheet of common rhetorical strategies in place of that, and it is h
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9th - 12th
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CHRISTMAS SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]
Are you stumped about what to do with students for the week(s) prior to the Winter Break? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze Christmas/Holiday music! The Christmas Song Analysis& Projects product for middle and high schoolers dispels the end of year chaos for you and adds excitement for them. This product has 6 PROJECTS and assignments, 17 songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annotations, worksheets for the songs in the product, and a general set of que
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: THE CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY BUNDLE
"Coming of Age" Song Analysis Activity
Students will select from a variety of pre-selected songs geared toward the "Coming of Age" and "Value of Work" unit. With a partner, they will explore and analyze the lyrics to find theme, symbols, figurative language, and more. Then, they will create an album cover representing their analysis. This lesson will take 1 hour, however, it can be extended into another day (included with directions). This includes: >Written directions for students for the {Guided Portion} {Song Analysis} {Album C
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7th - 11th
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Eminem Lose Yourself Poetic Devices
Practice identifying poetic/literary devices with the first section of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" - students LOVE this! They especially begin to understand identifying different types of rhyme and assonance, areas that in traditional poems are often hard to identify.If you like this, please see my Plot and Character presentation materials, suitable for 9th and 10th graders.
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8th - 11th
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Character Analysis - Sing Movie Characters - Google Slides with Film Clips
The movie Sing provides the perfect text for character analysis. Each character experiences their own journey of self-discovery and self-actualization.In this task, students will examine three characters in depth:Rosita, the pig, a housewife, who dreams of singing and of being appreciated and seen by her family.Johnny, the gorilla, the son of mobster, who does want to follow in his father's footsteps into a life of crime, and wants to be loved and accepted as a singer.Ash, the porcupine, the reb
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6th - 12th
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Encanto & Moana Mock STAAR 2.0 EOC w/ Google Form (all 3 essay types included)
This product is a MOCK EOC English STAAR Exam. It includes 45 questions that are from 1 song from Moana, 1 song from Encanto, 1 paired selection, 1 Non Fiction Opinion Piece, 1 revise & edit section, 1 persuasive prompt, and 1 expository prompt. Both STAAR versions are included in the pdf. STAAR 1.0 and 2.0 have their separate ready to go exam with answer keys included. Both also come with a link for each version for a Google form for online or virtual testing.
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7th - 12th
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Song Lyric Lessons BUNDLE — ENDLESS OPTIONS! — Analysis, Create Your Own
Teach students how to analyze literature with this bundle of engaging music activities!Inspired by Nancy Dean’s Voice Lessons, Song Lessons uses pop music (country, rock, pop, and folk) to teach the impact of literary devices in literature. The COMPLETE SET LIST includes all 5 literary device sections (Details, Diction, Imagery, Point of View, and Tone) and an editable template resource that allows you to create an endless amount of your own song lessons!Included in your Bundle purchase:An intro
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7th - 12th
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Women's History Month reading comprehension Research Project banners bundle
women's history month women's dayCelebrate the essence of Women's History Month with our captivating Research Project Banners, paying homage to extraordinary women who have shaped history. Dive into the compelling narratives of iconic figures like Frida Kahlo, whose art broke boundaries, Mother Teresa, the epitome of compassion, and Katharine Hepburn, a trailblazer in the world of cinema. Explore their remarkable contributions on banners that reflect the spirit and resilience of women throughout
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2nd - 12th
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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How to Analyze Literature using an Excerpt from The Poisonwood Bible
This 50 minute lesson to teaches students how to analyze literature using an excerpt from The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.
The students read the summary of the story and then read the passage. Then, they meet with a partner to focus on a few specific phrases from the excerpt. Students work on a chart looking at the characteristics and connotations of the author's word choices, and how that relates to the story, plot, and/or characters. Then, the class works together to fill out the
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7th - 12th
High School Daily Common Core Reading Practice Week 11 {LMI}A
Brand new resource---original high school level passages are in this document. This resource provides one week of daily Common Core Reading practice that can be completed in five minutes a day. The passages uses the same writing techniques as award winning literature to provide authentic literature practice in just a few minutes a day. It is an excellent way to monitor student progress quickly and provide daily practice to help students retain what they learn in American and English literature
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9th - 12th
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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Rhetorical Situation with Disney Songs - AP Language
This engaging rhetorical situation lesson plan is based around two Disney songs (Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast and Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid) and is designed for AP Language students. However, it can also be used in an ELA context to study areas such as speaker, audience, tone, diction, figurative language etc. (+ who doesn't love Disney songs??).What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-activity Questions- SOAPSTone Guide- Rhetorical Strategies Guide- SOAPSTone Analysis Questio
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9th - 12th
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Touching Spirit Bear: Figurative Language Activities- Metaphors, symbolism
Teaching the novel Touching Spirit Bear? Use these 3 interactive activities to help students explore some of the figurative language and symbolism in the novel. The worksheets can be assigned as Google Docs, or printed as worksheets. Answer keys are included! The activities include:1. Analysis of the "Life is a cake" metaphor from Chapter 3. Students label the "ingredients" of Cole's life cake.2. Analysis of "The world is a hot dog" metaphor from Chapter 16. Students analyze text from th
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6th - 9th
ELA Choice Board Bundle Differentiation Digital Resource
ELA and reading choice boards!This product contains FOUR choice boards that are designed to easily differentiate the products for students. These activities give students free choice while assessing the same standards. This is perfect for teachers who need a quick way to differentiate and create autonomy for their students. These choice boards assess skills in identifying setting, characterization, plot development, and theme. If you want something that is prepared and ready to use in your class
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7th - 10th
The Kid Nobody Could Handle Story Activities
This story by Kurt Vonnegut is such a powerful one, and I love it as a teaching resource. Even if it isn't in your literature book, I have included places where you can find the PDF. This Bundle Includes: -Suggested 2 Day Lesson Plans-Journals-Student Checklist-Vocabulary Teaching PDF-Vocabulary Activity-Close Read Activity-A Teacher Summary of the Story-A Quiz and Key-Constructed Response Story Questions and KeyI hope that your students will enjoy the descriptive writing of Kurt Vonnegut as muc
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6th - 9th
Song Lyric Inferencing Bundle
Inferencing is a skill that is used in all aspects of our lives.
Its not just for English class!
Using song lyrics to teach inferencing has many benefits:
* Students love music- especially when they get to listen to music in class.
*It deepens comprehension.
*It promotes meaningful discussion.
*It teaches students to cite text evidence to support inferences.
*It targets multiple skills: theme, drawing conclusions, understanding vocabulary,
especially multiple meaning words.
This resource
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8th - 12th
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The Call of the Wild Introduction and Chapter One
This product is for those of you who open the book and think, "My students will never understand this!"
When you open the PowerPoints, be sure to check the notes section of some of them because they contain links and things to say to your students.
This bundle includes:
-Iditarod Article
-Article Detectives Activity
-Journal Entry Worksheet
-Call of the Wild Introductory PowerPoint and Human Continuum in support of Guidebook 2.0 Activities (Includes links to accompanying worksheets.)
-Chapt
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8th - 11th
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THE LOVE SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]
Are you stumped about what to do with your students for Valentine's Day? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze LOVE songs! The LOVE Song Analysis& Projects RESOURCE for middle and high schoolers can be used for one day, one week, or up to a month or unit of love and adds excitement for them, even if they don't have a "boo" or "bae." This EDITABLE resource has 9 PROJECTS and assignments, a whopping 25 popular love songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annota
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6th - 12th
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Lyrical Analysis of Taylor Swift's "Teenage Love Triangle" (PDF & Digital)
This lyrical analysis assignment requires students to analyze the songs Betty, August, and Cardigan from Taylor Swift's album Folklore. Swift has stated that there are three songs on the album that are connected by telling the story of a teenage love triangle from three different perspectives at different times in their lives. Students will analyze these three songs and make interpretations to determine which song is told from Betty, James, and the other woman's perspective. The resource include
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9th - 12th
"Long Way Down" post-reading Activities Choice Board (Jason Reynolds)
Engage your students in meaningful post-reading activities with the "Long Way Down After Reading Choice Board" and watch as they develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for literature. Let's embark on this journey together.By incorporating this choice board into your curriculum, you empower students to explore "Long Way Down" through a lens that resonates with their interests and strengths. Whether they prefer writing, art, analysis, or interactive projects, this res
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10th - 12th
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