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High school Black History Month creative writing songs
Civil Rights - Death of Emmett Till (Reading, Song Analysis, Assignment, etc.)
Civil Rights - Death of Emmett Till (Reading, Song Analysis, Assignment, etc.) - This 14 page Civil Rights teaching package centers on the death of Emmett Till in 1955 and the impact it had on the overall Civil Rights Movement. The package comes with a series of resources, including: a detailed and engaging reading on the life and death of Emmett Till, a set of analysis questions related to the reading, a song analysis and discussion guide for the Bob Dylan protest song The Death of Emmett Till
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6th - 12th
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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
Civil Rights - Song Analysis Project (Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan)
Civil Rights - Song Analysis Project (Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan) - This 4 page Civil Rights teaching resource contains a project that requires students to analyze the song Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan and the ways in which it relates to the overall events of the Civil Rights Movement. The famous song became an anthem of the Civil Rights era and is an excellent tool for student analysis in order to show their interpretive skills and their ability to relate a source to the events of th
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5th - 12th
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*NEW* Afro-Latino Spanish Classroom Resources Mega Bundle
Looking for some resources for the Spanish classroom about Afro-Latinos? Want to teach about Afro-Latinos all year round, not just during Black History Month? Well, check out this Mega Bundle! In this bundle, you get 5 different resources plus a freebie on COLORING SHEETS ON THEMES OF DIVERSITY! What's included? 1) Afro-Latino Heritage Research Project: A writing and presentational project where students can choose from a list of 60+ Afro-Latinos to write about their biography & contribution
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9th - 12th
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Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing
This is a collection of six songs that I developed to help my students understand the 6 Traits of Writing. These songs will help your students understand Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. You may also print out each page and create a poster to display in your classroom.
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing by Lindsay Stark is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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PreK - 12th
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Follow the Drinking Gourd - History and Sing-Along
My students love a good mystery and really love secret codes. They get so excited to learn code songs and any song for that matter where the words have a double meaning.
I use "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and an introduction to African American music and then our unit progresses to spirituals and freedom songs. My students love the stories behind the songs and enjoy sharing what they have learned about slavery in their social studies lessons. I always like to add to their background knowledge
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3rd - 12th
Write Your Own Song (Music Appreciation)
This assignment has students use their creativity, experience, and imagination to write their own basic song. They will learn about how a generic song is structured then use an easy-to-follow formula to come up with their own song. The assignment is broken into 3 different steps that can all be put together to complete a generic song that also rhymes! Once the worksheet is completed, students and/or the teacher can sing through them using karaoke backtracks online or a live piano/guitar. It is s
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4th - 12th
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Humano by Chocquibtown Song Activities- Digital Included
Get students thinking with this song activity for Humano by the group Chocquibtown. Chocquibtown is a well known band, and their sound appeals to students. Use for a class music day, sub plans, or just an infusion of culture! Not only will students hear authentic music, but this activity covers the themes of heritage and equal treatment of all people. This also makes for a great lesson during Black History Month.This product will enhance your students' listening skills and prompt discussion. Thi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Scott Joplin - The King of Ragtime PowerPoint Presentation | Black History Month
The King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin, is yours to teach your students about through this engaging and informative PowerPoint presentation. Included are biographical facts, compositions, key terms, and an audio component so students can hear the music themselves! To top it off, there's even a quiz at the end to test what they've learned. Bring the life and music of Scott Joplin into your classroom with this exciting PowerPoint presentation!What's included in the package:✅ Scott Joplin PPTX✅ Scott
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Jazz Masters PowerPoint Presentations Bundle | Black History Month
Spanish Song of the Week Negrito & La Identidad
Save with this bundle! This bundle provides you with songs, biographies, instructional guidance, activities, and more! Three performances are included from empowering afrolatino artists. Included resources:El Pacífico Colombiano y "Negrito" Song of the Week ActivitiesNegrito" + Identity Themed Song of the Week ActivitiesIncluded in bundles:The same song featured by three different artists, each with their own musical style.Features Colombia & La República Dominicana map talksBiographies for
Grades:
9th - 12th
SUFISM( MYSTIC POETRY/RELIGIOUS POETRY) : (COLLECTION OF TWENTY SUFI POETS)
Dear Readers:This book revolves around my personal favorite collection of inspirational verses contributed by Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi and Pashtun Sufi poets, belonging to diverse cultural and geographical traditions. In order to pursue the authentic translations of the aforementioned verses, the contributions made by scholars and academics like Vraje Abramia, Daniel Karlin, Margaret Smith, A.J. Arberry, Reynold Alleyne Nicholson, Lochan Singh Buxi, Harjeet Singh Gill, Coleman Barks,
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10th - 11th, Higher Education
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DINAMIC & INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE LYRIC SONGS WITH BRUNO MARS
This pack contains two wonderful lyric activities of Bruno Mars (Talking to the moon and Count on me) for ESL students with several educational and dynamic activities that will help them engage in poetical expressions, lexical understanding and critical thinking (Listening skills, vocabulary acquisition, antonym words, sentence structuring, word search games, riddles, etc.) These lyrics activities come with answer key. Undoubtedly, teaching lyrics in schools not only enhances language and analy
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Mix Musical: Afro-Latinos #1
This is a fun, unique music activity for your Spanish class! Included is enough musical & cultural content for a week's worth of daily music exploration, a month of "Miércoles Musical", or a fun way to mix it up during Black History Month! Mix Musical #1 Afro-Latino music focuses on Afro-Latino Music through the example of 5 songs. In 30+ slides, students + teachers will go on a journey through song/cultural studies of each song!*****AVAILABLE IN PPTX & GOOGLE SLIDES FORMAT➡️ What makes
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Afro-Latino Cultural Bundle
Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs are indeed poetry (or, heaven forbid—the acronym R.A.P. stands for Rhythmic American Poetry!), the sky is the limit for a renewed appreciation for poetry. This can be a nice addition to any poetry unit, or, it stands alone as an extension activity, a c
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6th - 12th
Christmas Ode Writing Activity — Poem and Creative Writing
This activity requires students to read and analyze the 1824 song "O Christmas Tree" and learn about the ode poem. Then you'll have your students write their own ode! Lastly, take students' poetry writing to the next level by having them perform or illustrate their odes. This activity is a simple and silly way to get students thinking creatively before the holidays. It also makes for a fun display of student work!Included in this product:Powerpoint presentation with definitions of Ode and academ
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5th - 12th
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Figurative Language Task Cards, Song Lyrics, Poetry, Valentine's Day
Want to get your students engaged in finding figurative language? Try these task cards that use lyrics from popular love songs!
Each of these 40 task cards included an excerpt of a popular love song (from many genres - pop, country, rock, etc.). In the lyrics is an example of figurative language. Use to have students identify and explain each example, or as a writing prompt for creative writing practice.
Students love task cards! Check out some of my other sets:
Reading Response Task Card
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7th - 12th
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Lent Journal - Song of the Day - Long Version
This is a journal to use during Lent made up of Christian songs, lyric completion followed by a reflection question to answer. I use this during Lent to not only inspire my students to become closer to God but introduce them to popular Christian music.
We typically watch the music lyric video to help fill in the missing lyrics and then silently each student finished the journal reflection.
This 36 page packet allows you to do "Song of the Day" everyday during the Lenten season. I also have a
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3rd - 9th
Mix Musical Bundle: Los Afro-Latinos Cultural Musical Journey
This is a fun, growing bundle/unique music activity for your Spanish class! Each presentation included is enough musical & cultural content for a week's worth of daily music exploration, a month of "Miércoles Musical", or a fun way to mix it up during Black History Month! Each presentation included includes at least 30+ slides, student worksheets, and electronic voting forms for favorite songs!➡️ What makes this resource unique? We go into each song and highlight important themes for studen
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9th - 12th
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUALS Easy Tone Chimes & Bells Arrangements BUNDLE
** $7.00 *** This product contains 5 Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangements of AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUALS. The following songs are included:Deep RiverLift Every Voice & SingSwing Low, Sweet ChariotWe Shall OvercomeWhen The Saints Go Marching InPlayers do not need to be able to read music in order to play this piece!Age Appropriate for: • Upper elementary • Middle School • High School • Adult This product includes the following materials: • Overview and playing instructions • Musical arra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Chance the Rapper Reading passage and study questions.
A great informational worksheet on some of the up and coming African American singers, rappers, and etc. Great for reading comprehension, main idea, fluency reading and a motivational reinforcement to enforce literacy to the new generation with their current music genre.
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1st - 12th
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El Pacífico Colombiano y "Negrito" Song of the Week Activities
Elevate Spanish class participation & curiosity with these differentiated and intriguing song activities! With this song of the week packet, you can spend one to five days going deeply into this mighty powerful song interpreted by a Colombian band & an upcoming Colombian artist representing the beauty and pride of the pacific. Your students will blossom with target language content because it will be relatable to them, valuing and feeling a sense of pride in one's identity! Students wil
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Song of the Week Negrito & La Identidad
Billie Holiday and "Strange Fruit"
A presentation and worksheet with some civil rights history. The presentation includes a brief video from the History channel on the civil rights movement, a discussion of lynching (what it is, why it happened, where it occurred), slides about the author of the poem "Strange Fruit" (Abel Meeropol), and a video clip, lyrics, and discussion questions of the song version of the poem, popularized by Billie Holiday.
Also included is a worksheet with the song lyrics and discussion questions.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
CST Resource Hub! 30+ FREE Catholic Social Teaching Resources
Don't feel like spending hours scouring Youtube and the internet for the perfect CST engaging video or lesson for your class? I did it for you! This resource includes more than 30 digital resources for you to use to teach Catholic Social Teaching, in both K-5 and 6-12. Included: -Videos-Songs-Lessons-Activities-Art-Social Media Accounts-BooksAnd the best part... they are all FREE! Check out the teachersmarchingFOURTH store for more great religion resources!You may also like:Catholic Social Teach
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Catholic Social Teaching Unit BUNDLE!
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