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"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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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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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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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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"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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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
Act 2- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 2 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
Act 3- Romeo and Juliet- Song Annotation Activity
After students read Act 3 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
HISTORY OF APRIL FOOLS' DAY- INFORMATIONAL TEXT & POETIC DEVICES
Informative April Fools' Day Texts & Poetic Devices Activities Common Core AlignedWhat's included:2 Informational Texts on the History of April Fools’ DayClose Reading QuestionsQuestions that require CITING Evidence from textThe song, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” by Frankie Lymon Activity requiring students to identify figurative language and rhyme schemeLink to music videoAnswer KeyFollow Me:TwitterFacebookPinterestInstagramBlog (Lit with Lyns)
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5th - 8th
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Poetry through Music: "All of Our Stars" by Ed Sheeran / Common Core
What better way to get your kids interested in poetry than to teach it through music! In this lesson, students will study "All of Our Stars" by Ed Sheeran. A student asked to study this in class, and that is what prompted this lesson. The song is also featured on the soundtrack of "A Fault in Our Stars."
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identifying literary devices and a dominoes bell-ringer activity to review the literary devices in this song: metaphor, personification, imagery, alliteration, hyp
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6th - 9th
"No More Kings" Depth and Complexity Frame
This product includes lyrics to the song by Schoolhouse Rock, "No More Kings," as well as a Depth and Complexity Frame with 4 prompts for students to respond to.
I usually like to show the video a few times, without, then with the lyrics. We close read the lyrics to look for the main ideas, details, etc. Lastly, students independently fill out the prompts.
Enjoy!
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4th - 8th
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National Poetry Month Lesson Song Lyrics Middle School Activity Music as Poetry
Looking for a fun middle school figurative language poetry activity with song lyrics and poetry close reading practice? This NO PREP music as poetry activity features lyrics with background information and context, strong figurative language, and thought-provoking discussion questions for the song "Carnival" by Natalie Merchant. Can be used as a class assignment, homework, or as an assessment. Includes:Pre-reading questionsSong Lyrics Video link for listeningAnnotation instructions printable Voc
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6th - 8th
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Instructions For a Bad Day by S. Koyczan: UNIT
Loads of classroom resources for the spoken word piece "Instructions For a Bad Day" by award-winning spoken word artist and slam poetry champion Shane Koyczan.Unit materials purchased separately = $32.50UNIT INCLUDESLesson Ideas & Online ResourcesGraphic OrganizersWriting AssignmentEntry/Check-in TicketsDetails Lesson Ideas & Online Resources>Two single-spaced pages of lesson ideas. >Includes URLs to great YouTube video resources of Shane, and teens, performing/acting/ dancing/etc.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
National Poetry Month Song Lyrics Middle School Activity Music as Poetry Lesson
Looking for a fun middle school figurative language poetry activity with song lyrics and poetry close reading practice? This NO PREP music as poetry activity features lyrics with background information and context, strong figurative language, and thought-provoking discussion questions for the song "Time" by Hootie and the Blowfish. Can be used as a class assignment, homework, or as an assessment. Includes:Song Background InfoSong Lyrics Video link for listeningAnnotation instructions printable D
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6th - 8th
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BOB DYLAN - ONLY A PAWN IN THEIR GAME — Lesson & Activity + Mockingbird Links
ONLY A PAWN IN THEIR GAME (BOB DYLAN) — Song Analysis Lesson & Activity + TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD EXTENSION MATERIALSThis product includes a detailed lesson plan and song analysis activity about Bob Dylan's song Only A Pawn In Their Game. The extension materials directly link the lesson to studying the Ewell family situation in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, specifically Atticus' and other's use of "white trash" language. It's a great way to make some cultural connections to the 1960s con
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7th - 12th
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National Poetry Month Music as Poetry Analysis and Worksheets Middle School
Looking for a fun middle school figurative language poetry activity with song lyrics for close reading? This folk music activity features a writing prompt students can connect to, lyrics with strong figurative language, a vocabulary element, and thought-provoking discussion questions. Can be used as a class assignment, homework, or as an assessment. Includes:Reflective pre-listening journal promptSong Lyrics Video link for listeningAnnotation instructions printable Discussion QuestionsWant more
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5th - 7th
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Instructions For a Bad Day by S. Koyczan: Close Reading Writing Assignment
A close reading writing assignment for the spoken word piece "Instructions For a Bad Day" by award-winning spoken word artist and slam poetry champion Shane Koyczan.>Three options to select from>Theme: "tool box" of ways to get through difficult days>Includes use of messages in the poem >Close reading required>Area for teacher to add additional requirements (s.a. length, formatting, etc)<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative res
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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