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Middle school informational text songs under $5
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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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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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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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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Fiction vs Nonfiction Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade
Keep your students engaged using a rap song as fiction vs nonfiction worksheets for 5th and 6th grade! These activities are based on our comicbook history rap song and compare the real-world history of a comicbook with its fictional story in the comic world. Students will practice distinguishing between examples of fiction and nonfiction in the song lyrics as they learn about the comicbook's history.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students really enjoyed listening to the song!! It wa
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5th - 7th
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Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets
These middle school nonfiction main idea and supporting details passage worksheets are based on our pre-Hip Hop history, rap song and include multiple-choice questions, a graphic organizer, and a discussion activity.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for various sections of the lyrics as detailed below.The song for this activity explores the real-life story of Bill who witnessed how community groups
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5th - 7th
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Informative/Informational Essay Song (Blank Space)
Students love to jam out to this familiar tune while learning to write an effective informational essay. This was an awesome tool for my fifth grade students! ENJOY!
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3rd - 6th
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Science Tune-Ups - 20 Lyrics to Familiar Tunes
Science Tune-Ups is a collection of 20 science songs written to the melodies of familiar children's tunes. It allows important academic concepts to be learned quickly and retained. The lyrics can be used to develop comprehension, build vocabulary, and increase fluency while engaging students with music and movement. These songs can also be used as informational text and poetry during language arts. The pre-recorded songs can also be purchased at my store. CD was converted to mp3.
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K - 6th
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Veterans Day Main Idea Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 4th and 5th Grade
These main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for 4th and 5th grade is based on a Veterans Day rap song and includes multiple-choice questions, worksheet activities, and a graphic organizer. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for various sections of the lyrics as detailed below.The song for this activity is clean and school-appropriate and explains the history of Veterans Day, how it beca
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Questions for 5th and 6th Grade
Beatlemania, Mass Hysteria, and the Commercial Machine - Unit Bundle
We all love the Beatles, we can all sing along to their songs...but this lesson is much more than an excuse to listen to great music in the classroom. The timeline, video clips, article excerpts, analysis questions, photographs, magazine covers, writing tasks, and activities embedded throughout this slideshow, force students to think deeply about the causes of Beatlemania, of mass hysteria in general. Students will think about the intense power of the "Commercial Machine" that was responsible fo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Synonyms and Antonyms Passage Worksheets for 6th and 7th Grade
These synonyms and antonyms passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade are based on a song about the history of Hip Hop and rap music and have multiple-choice answers that target content-vocabulary words from the song lyric.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.This activity is:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- with a high-interest reading passage based on a rap song!The song for this activit
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheets Bundle Middle School Activities
Diction Vocal Warm up (Gospel Style)
A gospel rendition of the popular "Diction Is Done With The Tip Of The Tongue And the Teeth” from the “Making Warm-Ups Fun” series by Johnny Edwards II.
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: The MWF Hip Hop/Gospel/Funk (Bundle)
Articulation Warm-Up (Unison) "Making Warm-ups Fun Series"
This is a fun warm-up with a Latin beat that also teaches fundamental concepts for good articulation.
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: MWF Technique and Instructional (Bundle)
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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AIDS Epidemic of the 80s and 90s - Art, Music, and the LGBTQ Community
The Essential Question for students during this unit is: How did the LGBTQ community creatively respond to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and 1990s, and protest government inaction in addressing the epidemic? First, students will share what they already know about AIDS - do a KWL chart if you are familiar. Review the Overview slide with students to provide background information and front load before beginning videos and activities. Students will watch a video clip and look at documents that expla
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Activities for 5th and 6th Grade
These compare and contrast passage questions for 5th and 6th grade are based on our rap song about jazz musicians.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to compare and contrast the musicians as detailed below in the activities.The song for this activity explores the careers of Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Herbie Hancock, highlighting significant facts in each musician's career.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!*This resou
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4th - 6th
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'AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY (Grades 3-12) ~ Curriculum Song Package
'Australian Democracy' (Grades 3-12) is curriculum-aligned song that helps students to understand the meaning of democracy and to develop an appreciation for those who fought for rights and freedoms we enjoy today.FYI: 'Australian Democracy' also available as:Curriculum Karaoke™ video (MP4 read, sing & learn along video for your classroom whiteboard and other technological devices)Lyric sheet only PDFAlso Available:'Australia' 'Gold Fever!''Eureka Stockade' (Lyric sheet only ~ song video in
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Middle School Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Activities
Are you looking for engaging, middle school compare and contrast, nonfiction passage activities? Rap music is the solution! Based on our Black Heroes of the American Revolution rap song, this passage has comprehension questions and activities that explore how three Black men contributed to the efforts of both the American Patriots and the British Loyalists. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the three Afri
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5th - 7th
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Comprehension Through Song Lyrics.. Common Core-type questions
I hope you will enjoy this as much as my students have. I compiled a list of songs popular during the time I was growing up in the 1960's and 1970's. Students analyze the lyrics to answer Common Core-friendly comprehension questions. Afterwards, they listen and watch 1-2 videos of the song. For most songs, there is one video with just lyrics and one with the actual artist performing. The links to all the songs are at the end of the file. If you come across a link that is broken, please let me k
80s Heavy Metal and the Censorship Debate
In this lesson, students will investigate the connection between the popularity of Heavy Metal and the emergence of the parental advisory system. They will consider who should have the power to declare a song “offensive” and whether or not access to such material should be regulated. They will debate the merits of the labeling system, which is still in place, and consider whether or not labeling certain recordings is censorship.The Essential Question for students is: How was Heavy Metal involved
Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Veterans Day Reading Passage Making Inferences Worksheets 4th and 5th Grade
These making inferencing worksheets for 4th and 5th grade are based on a Veterans Day rap song and challenge students to infer information about veterans and their service based on the song lyrics.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.The song for this activity explains the history of Veterans Day, how it became a public holiday, how it is celebrated, who veterans are, and their service and sacrifice for their cou
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Questions for 5th and 6th Grade
Determining Meaning Context Clues Worksheets Middle School Vocabulary Activities
Based on a rap song about comicbook history, this vocabulary activity will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they are determining the meaning of unknown words with context clues worksheets. This activity has multiple-choice answers and targets content-vocabulary words from the song. The song for this activity explores the history of a comicbook, comparing the real-world history of the comicbook with its fictional story in the comic world.Listen to the song w
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Context Clues Passage Worksheets Practice Bundle
6th and 7th Grade Main Idea and Supporting Details Nonfiction Passage Activities
These main idea and supporting details nonfiction passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade are based on our Black Inventors rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for each section of the song lyrics as detailed below.The song for this activity is clean and school-appropriate and explores the accomplishments of:- Marie Van Brittan Brown who invented the first security system, - Lisa Gelobter who
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month Inventors Reading Passage Activities with Rap Song
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"A Woman on the Battlefield" Women of the Revolutionary War, Molly Pitcher Song
Use rap music to teach your students about women of the Revolutionary War such as the legend, "Molly Pitcher," known as Mary Ludwig Hays in history. This song explores her the life, contributions during the war, and some of the legendary accounts of her bravery on the battlefield, making for a fun way to introduce students to women in the American Revolution.Get the reading activities for this song here!The activities include:- the song lyrics for use as a reading passage- a list of multiple-cho
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Biography Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
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