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7th grade The New Year 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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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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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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Auld Lang Syne: a song for practicing tam ti and extended pentatonic
This PDF contains slides for the song, "Auld Lang Syne", song sung to ring in the New Year.
Most difficult rhythm concept: tam ti
Other rhythm concepts: ta, titi, ta-a
*There is also a quarter note and eighth note anacrusis that you could isolate, but the tam ti rhythms are very prevalent in this song that it makes it a wonderful practice song.
Extended Pentatonic
Tone Set: s,l, drm sl d'
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-lyrics only
-practice slides for reading tam ti (dotted quarter followed by an eighth) in st
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4th - 8th
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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Italian 2024 Calendar with 12 Songs from Italy + Songs Activities + QR Codes
Italian 2024 Calendar with 12 Songs from Italy + Songs Activities + QR CodesThis New Year 2024 Calendar is Ideal for Italian Language Students Abroad, be it School Learners (ANY Grade), Homeschooling Classes or ANY Italian Course for Foreign Students Abroad!This PDF Printable Activity/Calendar is given of 12 Italian Songs. Every month is given of a different song. Every Month is also given of two sheets; one for the calendar and the other one for students/learners (Lyrics with missing words for
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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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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"Eraser Tattoo" Song Comparison
This activity is perfect to use alongside Jason Reynolds' short story, "Eraser Tattoo". This lesson asks students to analyze lyrics from Jordin Sparks' hit song, "Tattoo", and compare her lyrics with the story. This activity is great for teaching compare/contrast, theme, tone/mood, and textual evidence. Leave a review and let me know how you used it in your classroom :)Like this resource?? See my other best-sellers:"I am Malala" Mini UnitNight Analysis: Tupac and ElvisTheme Walk: The Hate U Give
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7th - 10th
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Song for Recorder, Choir, Guitar "Ring the Bells" G-A-B-C-D
Holiday Recorder song for your January Music lessons to welcome in the New Year. This resource is so versatile! It comes with 4 options! Sing the song, play on Recorder, xylophone or use the guitar chords. An original song and music lesson to help your students practice and play GABCD as they transition back to school in the New Year.RESOURCE INCLUDES:PDF and Power Point for easy printing and projecting.Sheet Music:Score, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2Easy Version G-A-B-C-D Color Notes Part 1Guitar ChordsReco
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3rd - 7th
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Song Lyric Lessons for Point of View — Bell Ringers — Analysis, Create Your Own
Teach students how to analyze literature with these 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. A perfect bell ringer or Friday afternoon activity, this section asks students to analyze music lyrics through the literary device of Point of View. Each Song Lesson section contains the following:An introduction with lesson planning advice and the definitions of 5 li
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7th - 12th
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I was Only 19 - Redgum (song analysis)
Includes context, text with glossary and analysis questions for students 70 minute lesson for extension grade seven students (could probably break over two lessons for other grade seven classes) Could also be used for grade eight/nine
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7th - 9th
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Auld Lang Syne
This is a perfect lesson for the first week back in the New Year. It is adaptable for Grades 3-8 general music, Junior High Choir or High School Choir. This resource contains information on the history of this song, lyrics, free downloadable piano music, free 4 part vocal score, and videos of performances in many styles. Videos are provided in both YouTube and commercial free video.link. For those unable to sing in 2021, there is a Venn diagram for students to compare and contrast the variou
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3rd - 12th
Literary Analysis in Song Lyrics (Middle School)
RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.7
Students are required to analyze the song, "One Man Can Change the World," by Big Sean. The questions require students to deeply analyze the song's meaning, metaphorical language, allusions, theme, and symbolism. It includes a multimedia component that asks the student to compare images from the music video to the textual component. It also includes a text-to-self journal question (15 questions total).
I use these lyrics, as well as other lyrics, poems, and short stories
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7th - 10th
Encanto Movie Lesson: Citing with Video Evidence using RACES
Is the Disney playlist from "Encanto" stuck in you or your students' heads? This is the perfect resource to have mandatory singing in class! This resource includes an "I do, We do, You do" guided lesson with links for how to answer with RACES (restate, answer, cite, explain, summarize). Additionally, a movie comprehension guide, escape room, and TDA are available to keep the learning going just as much as the songs keep going in our heads!
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2nd - 8th
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Act 4- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 4 Scene 4 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, they will listen to a song (that is included in the activity) and find connections between the lyrics and the story. Directions on how to go about this and the answer key of potential answers are included in this assignment as well. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students by having them critically think about the story and make connections on what they have read.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet - Unit plan
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