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High school creative writing songs for Microsoft Word
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
Song Writing Assignment
This handout will guide students through writing their own original song. Includes a grading rubric with points. Used in a Creative Writing class, but could easily be used for an ELA classroom.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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LET’S CREATE: “COMMERCIAL/TV THEME SONG PROJECT”
This is a very creative hands-on group project for students to present their favorite commercial/TV theme songs in various formats:
a. Rap a Revised Version
b. Sing them
c. Theme show about favorites
d. Name that Commercial/TV Theme Song Game Show
e. Add music and props, etc. (optional)
Great End of the Semester Project
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Pop Sonnets
This activity is best used in conjunction with a poetry or Shakespeare unit. After studying the Shakespearean sonnet and reading some Erik Didrikson's pop sonnets, students write their own pop sonnet using the modern song of their choice.This product includes instructions, grading information, a teacher example, and two examples of Didrikson's sonnets.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Shakespeare Bundle
Figurative language Song
This song teaches the differences between idioms, metaphors, similes, and hyperboles. It is to the tune of the muffin man.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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30 Journal Writes
30 journal writes that teachers can use as class opener writes or expand for longer writing.
Grades:
7th - 10th
What if I told you that I love you - find the secret message worksheet
This worksheet is based on Ali GAtie's song !what if I told you that I love you". Students listen carefully and underline the extra words to find a secret message! Very engaging activity. Includes a creative writing task and a focus on phonology. You can google lyrics for the answer key.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: "What if I told you that I love you" song lesson pack
Creative Writing: Neil Young and Transcendentalism
Using the lyrics to Neil Young's "My My, Hey Hey" students write a letter to the artist expressing their agreement or disagreement with the song. I use this prompt with the movie "Into the Wild"
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Lyric Essay
Students can choose any song they want and the goal is to make a song essay. The story should reflect the story shown in the song chosen.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Creative Writing: Neil Young and Transcendentalism
Using the lyrics to Neil Young's "My My, Hey Hey" students write a letter to the artist expressing their agreement or disagreement with the song. I use this prompt with the movie "Into the Wild"
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Soundtrack for Scary Stories
Creative assignment to accompany Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat' or Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Minister's Black Veil.'Students will develop a soundtrack, liner notes, album art and a poster based on tone, mood, and suspense.
Grades:
9th - 12th
![Preview of "The Jagged Maggot (A Red Ribbon Week Resource)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/The-Jagged-Maggot-A-Red-Ribbon-Week-Resource-1656583706/750f-26900-1.jpg)
"The Jagged Maggot (A Red Ribbon Week Resource)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s
[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a poem/song that discusses the pitfalls and dangers of hard drug use. It would be quite relevant for Red Ribbon activities, discussions regarding drug abuse, etc. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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7th - 11th
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End of Year RAP Writing Activity
Good for middle school students and a fun collaborative activity for the end of the year in review.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Song of the Self - Narrative Essay Project
This is a great project for your students to write a narrative essay about themselves while choosing a song that represents them (or a time in their life), playing the song and having the lyrics for all to read while the song plays. This assignment covers a narrative essay, an oral presentation, music as poetry, poetry, literary terms and, most importantly, creates a family type of environment in your classes. I use this in an inner-city school in Phoenix and have been doing this project for 1
Grades:
9th - 12th
Writing Workshop: A Semester of Weekly Writing Prompts
Currently Unavailable due to upload malfunctionThis is a semester of weekly writing prompts that combine a variety of skills. Students will be required to analyze literary and informational texts and respond. They will also be required to read and analyze songs and quotes and respond appropriately. These prompts mix narrative writing, literary analysis, and free writing. It would be most easily used printed in a workbook form. I have my Word margins set to .7 and .8. If you download, and the pag
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8th - 11th
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![Preview of "Music Words" Demonstrating Rhythm; [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Music-Words-A-Silly-Poem-that-Shows-Rhythm-1657551520/750f-52195-1.jpg)
"Music Words" Demonstrating Rhythm; [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s
[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is poem that illustrates how poetry can have a rhythm, and creative writing can be quite fun. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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![Preview of "Wipe That Off the Floor (A Silly Song/Story)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Wipe-That-Off-the-Floor-A-Silly-SongStory-1657551517/750f-53912-1.jpg)
"Wipe That Off the Floor (A Silly Song/Story)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s
[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a folksy story about a mess that gets out of control. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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"Maiden Voyage" Music as Informational Text
This document includes the handout and the key.
I created this assignment to pair with an analysis of rhetorical strategies used in Obama’s 2013 Inauguration Speech.
My students had the incredible opportunity to experience the inauguration in Washington D.C. this January during a 5-day trip where they stayed in the dorms at Howard University. This song by Caroline Herring describes one experience attending the 2009 inauguration, so we were able to compare her experience then to the students’
Grades:
10th - 12th
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The Gift of Writing
A poetic segment from The Stress Doc's Resiliency Rap: The Wit and Wisdom of "The Shrink Rapper" ™.
A Stress Doc "poetic essay" on the therapeutic and creative impact of head and heart writing. A great psychological or "Emotional Intelligence" resource for Stress Management along with Loss, Change, and Grief Resiliency classes/workshops; for senior students, staff, teachers, and administrators. Also, valuable in Creative Writing/Performance Arts classes. The verse evokes echoes of Dr. Seuss
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Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Letter
This is originally a rap song that I have changed to a poem that is appropriate for school. If you work at an inner city school with students who are struggling making the correct decisions this is a very eye opening lesson.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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