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Middle school critical thinking informational text songs
Song Analysis Bundle - Identity and Social Change
This bundle includes my song analysis resources Songs For Social Change, and Songs to Explore Identity, which both contain a PDF and digital student notebook and Google Slides with clickable links to all of the music videos for the songs. Resources: (Linked below - please check out the individual product listings for more information and previews)- Songs For Social Change- Songs to Explore Identity****************************************Customer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts,
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7th - 12th
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History of Hip Hop Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage 5th and 6th Grade
Based on our history of Hip Hop song, these compare and contrast nonfiction passage activities for 5th and 6th grade will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage.- easily incorporate them into independent activities- or complete them together as a class lessonStudents will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities are detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A great resource for my intermediates....cove
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5th - 7th
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Figurative Speech Through Music: Red by Taylor Swift
All students love music, so why not integrate figurative speech with popular music? This lesson has students listen to or watch the Taylor Swift performance of her song "Red" while searching for similes and metaphors in figurative language. This lesson is engaging and helps students understand what inferencing and figurative speech is. Students will analyze the inferences of the lyrics. A student sheet and an answer key is provided. This can be a whole class or literacy center activity. This
Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 6th and 7th Grade
Based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song, these main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade include multiple-choice questions, extension activities, and graphic organizers. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students struggle with identifying central idea. This is a great resource to supplement those skills." – Austin H.This act
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6th - 8th
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Hip Hop History Fun End of Year ELA Reading Activities for 5th and 6th Grade
Looking for fun end of year ELA reading activities for 5th and 6th grade? Rap music is the solution! Based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap Music song, these language arts activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities de
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5th - 7th
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Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Worksheets with Passages
Are you looking for engaging, middle school main idea and supporting details worksheets with passages? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics while they practice main idea and details skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.Wha
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6th - 8th
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Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities 5th & 6th Grade
Based on a basketball rap song, this fun end of year worksheets packet for 5th and 6th grade will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of ELA skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. These digital and paper activities are:- self-grading (digital activitie
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5th - 7th
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4th Grade Black History Month Activities: Martin Luther King Jr Reading Passages
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This year, make Black History Month come alive for your students with a musical video and set of illustrated activities about MLK, the Civil Rights icon. Learn how he rose to become one of the greatest men in History through his message of nonviolent resistance.
The video reviews facts from his boyhood, education, marriage, and discusses his many battles and victories he won as leader of the Civil Rights Movement up until his
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3rd - 6th
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Black Women in History | Phillis Wheatley Biography Reading Activities
Use rap music to teach your students about Black women in history with these Phillis Wheatley biography reading activities.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fun and easy to use, the students really enjoyed the lesson." – Angie A.The song for these activities explores the life of this famous female poet who was the first published Black American author, noting her chall
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4th - 6th
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Hip Hop Making Inferences Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for Middle School
These making inferences nonfiction passage worksheets for middle school are based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to infer information about Hip Hop and rap music and its founders.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students enjoyed this. Thanks! – Rachel W.This activity is:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- a high-interest reading passage based on a clean, school-appropriate
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5th - 7th
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Pop Songs: Music Appreciation Prompts
Use these pop song writing prompts to help kids tune in to the songs they listen to daily. What songs do we appreciate and why?
Uses: writing in music class, critical thinking, creative writing, lyric study, close reading, brain breaks, fun stuff, sub plans
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32 critical thinking song writing prompts - color
32 critical thinking song writing prompts - black and white
2 posters - color
1 song question sheet - color
1 song question sheet - black and white
2 writing papers featuring BP
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4th - 7th
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Middle School Basketball Reading Comprehension Activities with Rap Song
Looking for engaging and rigorous, basketball reading comprehension activities for middle school? Rap music is the solution! Based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to comp
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5th - 7th
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Black History Month Reading Passages for 5th and 6th Grade
Are you looking for engaging, Black history month reading passages for 5th and 6th Grade? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics to practice a variety of reading skills. If you're looking to add some music and excitement to your Black History Month reading activities, you've found it!Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These act
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5th - 7th
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Pop Songs with lessons - mindfulness, social justice, courage, kindness
#classroom community: These powerful pop songs support any kindness and bullying prevention programs you have in place. Powerful lyrics help kids deal with bullies and stress. Songs promote tolerance of others, friendship and teamwork, and healthy self esteem. They inspire critical thinking and creative writing! BP social skills songs make a perfect addition to your classroom playlist!LYRICS INCLUDED. 11 also have simple lesson plans.General ed teachers: Use these songs for close reading and lyr
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4th - 8th
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MUSIC & MATH - What Does A Dot Do? - Lesson Plan, Song, Worksheet, ORFF Arrgmt.
*** $3.00 ***Overview:This product challenges students to use their critical thinking skills to determine the values of notes as it relates to different time signatures. They must be knowledgeable of fractions. The purpose of the dot in music is discussed and applied. A great tool to use for curriculum integration!Materials included:• Lesson Plan with Essential Standards & Objectives• Original Song: What Does A Dot Do?• Student Worksheet• Answer Guide• Orff Arrangement contains conductor s
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3rd - 6th
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Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheets Bundle Middle School Activities
Based on history and ELA rap songs, these synonyms and antonyms worksheets for middle school will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice vocabulary skills. Students will listen to the the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Saved me so much time. Thank you." – Rachael D.These activities are:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- high-i
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5th - 7th
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High Interest ELA Close Reading Passages with Music for 5th and 6th Grade
These high Interest close reading passages for 5th and 6th grade are based on history and ELA rap songs and will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of skills! - easily incorporate them into independent activities- complete them together as a class lesson- use them throughout the new school year to introduce reading skills in a fun and unique way!Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complet
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4th - 6th
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Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Questions for 5th and 6th Grade
These Veterans Day reading comprehension questions for 5th and 6th grade are based on a rap music and will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:- no prep to save you time- super sim
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4th - 6th
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6th Grade Revolutionary War Activities with American Revolution Reading Passages
Are you looking for engaging, 6th grade Revolutionary War activities and passages? Rap music is the answer! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages as they learn about various people who contributed to the American Revolution while practicing reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as readi
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5th - 7th
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Peace Song - empathetic to all - timely and powerful
This powerful and timely peace song - penned in Jerusalem years ago - encourages empathy for not only all those suffering in the Israeli Palestinian struggle, but for anyone praying for peace in their own world. 'Enough' has a long history of touching the hearts the of students, gently leading them to a more tolerant point of view. It is a huge student, parent, and teacher favorite - our second most popular song.General ed teachers: Use this song to enhance any bullying prevention and social ski
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5th - 9th
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Hamilton the Musical Fun End of Year ELA Reading Activities Middle and High
Based on our Hamilton the Musical vs. History, parody rap song, these middle and high school end of year ELA activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a fun reading passage while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:- no prep to save you time
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Determining Meaning Context Clues Worksheets Middle School Vocabulary Activities
Based on history rap songs, these vocabulary activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they are determining the meaning of unknown words with context clues worksheets. These activities have multiple-choice answers that target content-vocabulary words from the songs. Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.Multiple-choice questions with answer keys!All of these context cl
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5th - 7th
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Determining Meaning of Unknown Words with Context Clues Passages Practice
Are you looking for engaging context clues reading passages practice for determining the meaning of unknown words for 5th and 6th grade? Rap music is your solution! Based on Black history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics to practice determining the meaning of unknown words. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson. Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages t
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5th - 7th
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Word Problem Attack Strategy--Close Reading Approach to Math Problems
Use the step-by-step word problem attack song, “dance,” printable, and task cards by Teaching's a Joy to teach your students to solve problems--once and for all. This is Math Rescue for students in third, fourth, and fifth grades.I've used this song and dance approach successfully with an incredibly diverse population of students for many, many years with amazing success. My students look forward to problem-solving sessions! Set includes answers on each card (upside down and in fine print).
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3rd - 6th
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