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7th grade Martin Luther King Day close reading 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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Martin Luther King Jr music history Freedom song We Shall Overcome' - Bundle
Do you want to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month in the music classroom? This bundle includes the anthem freedom song We Shall Overcome' and the role of music on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. PDF - BW - Digital google slidesHere is a thoughtfully crafted music lesson plan for Freedom Music! Students will gain an understanding of the role that music plays in uniting people so their voices can be heard! See how music encourages a peaceful protest for social change with col
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4th - 8th
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Figurative Language with Encanto's Surface Pressure song
Use the popular song "Surface Pressure" from Disney's Encanto to teach and review figurative language. This song contains so many examples of figurative language: idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopeias, and hyperboles.Includes a whole group activity with the song and also task cards for student independent practice. Includes answer key for task cards.
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2nd - 7th
"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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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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"We Shall Overcome" Civil Rights Song for Orff & Boomwhackers
Singing and playing this American Civil Rights song by Pete Seger allows students the opportunity to connect to "We Shall Overcome" in a meaningful way. These largely editable Google Slides offer students a change to sing the lyrics, read the sheet music, and play a variety of musical instruments including Orff/ xylophone/metallophone, Boomwhackers, woodblock and hand drum. This would be a great song at any point in the year, but is especially fantastic for MLK Day in January and Black History
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2nd - 7th
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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Black History Songs and Orff Activities Music BUNDLE | Rap, Spiritual, Classics
This 4-song bundle will fulfill all of your needs for quality Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr Day experiences in the classroom and for concerts and celebrations. The grade span is 2 through 7 (because of instrumental parts) although K-1 can easily sing "Dr. King Had a Dream" and "We Shall Not Be Moved."We Shall Not Be MovedGrades 4-7 (These grades were chosen because of the instrumental parts. The melody can easily be sung by K-3)Companion song to "In My House," a new book by Rhi
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2nd - 7th
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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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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National Poetry Month Middle School Music as Poetry Song Activity Worksheets
Do your middle school students find poetry boring? Engage them with the music of Green Day with this low prep figurative language practice and song lyrics analysis activity. Your students will connect the song lyrics with background information and context to find deeper meaning, practice annotating figurative language, and answer thought-provoking discussion questions. Perfect for an individual class assignment, partner or group work, as an assessment, or on substitute days!✨Includes:Song Back
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5th - 8th
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Poetry Through Music
This is a great way to introduce poetry through the use of motivating music that the kids can relate to
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*Figurative Language definitions
*Songs by popular artists and movies. Examples include: "Let it Go" "Hakunah Matata" "Don't Worry, Be Happy" "Shake it Off" "Mean"
*Compare and Contrast Chart/VennDiagram
*Coding the Text Handout
*Digging Deeper into the meaning of the songs (I think..I wonder..) organizers
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3rd - 8th
March Madness - Figurative Language with Pop Artists or Music
March Madness - Figurative Language with Popular Artists' music/songs is an engaging and fresh way for students to engage in Literacy Content. This resource includes Google slides, a Google form, and a printable handout. This NO PREP March Madness activity is a great way to practice finding/annotating for figurative language! Split this activity/lesson into multiple days or all at once! Kids are certainly not going to know they are practicing literacy standards!
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3rd - 8th
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Anti-War Music and Lyrics Analysis
This resource includes activities to unpack 4 songs that were written in protest to significant wars in history; World War 2, Vietnam War and the War in Iraq.Activities include language feature mix and match, finding examples as well as comprehension questions about language features, tone and theme.All task cards also include a QR code for learners to listen to the songs.Songs include: One - MetallicaI was only 19 - RedgumLight up your lighter - Michael Franti and SpearheadHero of War - Rise Ag
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7th - 10th
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Song Lyrics Analysis FREEBIE {Theme, Figurative Language, and more!}
This is one of my most popular and highly requested activities by students! Simple yet highly engaging activity that focuses on many important ELA skills:-Close read and annotate a text-Vocabulary and context clues-Figurative language-Theme and author's purpose-Making connectionsI have created a variety of these and each analysis activity is tailored to the specific song! I'm giving you this activity for FREE!If you like it, let me know in the feedback AND follow me on TPT to be one of the first
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Music History Freedom Song - We Shall Overcome
Are you looking for a great freedom song to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Black History Month? We Shall Overcome is thought of as the Freedom anthem song. Includes music history, instrumental music, and worksheet. PDF - BW - Digital google slides.Share the role of music used by Martin Luther King Jr. Includes a thoughtful, crafted explanation of Freedom Songs and music to play "We Shall Overcome" on your choice of instruments:Ukulele - tab, and chordsRecorder - CDEFGABCD Boomwhackers
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4th - 8th
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Lyric Analysis: any song
This lyric analysis sheet was created by Literary Sherri specifically for use with our songs. Huge hug of appreciation, Ms Sherri!
Music teachers: use this lyric analysis sheet to cover required standards in music class.
General ed teachers: use this lyric analysis sheet to promote critical thinking, for rainy days, brain breaks, sub plans, gifted learners, early finishers, poetry study, encouraging kindness and loyal attitudes, and to support any anti bullying program.
copyright 2016 by Lit
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3rd - 9th
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Peacemaker (SAB/3-Part Mixed Voices)
"Peacemaker" is a beautiful, gentle song about the desire for peace on the earth and how we can help achieve it. SAB (3-Part Mixed Voices) Great for middle school and older singers with medium range voices An interlude - mid-song - is for quiet Oos or to allow time for a reading of your choice about peace. Excellent closer for performances Advanced intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for guitars or other instrumentsPiano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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5th - 12th
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Peacemaker (SSA/3-Part Treble Voices)
"Peacemaker" is a beautiful, gentle song about the desire for peace on the earth and how we can help achieve it. SSA Great for middle school and older singers with treble voices An interlude - mid-song - is for quiet Oos or to allow time for a reading of your choice about peace. Excellent closer for performances Advanced intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for guitars or other instrumentsPiano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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5th - 12th
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Choosing Effective Textual Evidence (with music lyrics)
Have students practice choosing effective textual evidence to support a claim. This all based around 2020-2021 Pop / TikTok songs. READY TO USE!!Includes a Do NowIncludes Learning TargetIncludes directionsIncludes an Exit TicketEasily set up as an I do, We do, You do activity
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5th - 12th
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We Speak Peace (SAB)
WE SPEAK PEACESABThis beautiful, flowing piece tell us that if we encourage and speak peace, maybe others will get the message and pass it on as well. Your choirs will love the beautiful harmonies and comfortable range. SAB (or may be sung as 3-part mixed voices) Excellent for concerts, Martin Luther King celebrations, Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Advanced Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for other instruments Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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4th - 12th
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We Speak Peace (SSA/3-Part Mixed Voices)
WE SPEAK PEACESSAThis beautiful, flowing piece tell us that if we encourage and speak peace, maybe others will get the message and pass it on as well. Your ladies will love the beautiful harmonies and comfortable range. SSA (or may be sung as 3-part mixed voices) Excellent for concerts, Martin Luther King celebrations, Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Advanced Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for other instruments Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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4th - 12th
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Peacemaker (SAB/3-Part Mixed Voices) Piano Accompaniment Track
Piano Accompaniment Track for octavo. Piano only. Includes piano and vocal parts exactly as written in score. No voices.
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5th - 12th
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Peacemaker (SSA/3-Part Treble Voices) Piano Accompaniment Track
Piano Accompaniment Track for octavo. Piano only. Includes piano and vocal parts exactly as written in score. No voices.
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5th - 12th
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