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Middle school literature song microsofts under $5
Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
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4th - 8th
Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)
Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word document, so you can add extra questions to the directions and answer sheets if you'd like. -Songs are from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Brantley Gilbert, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Andra Day, etc. -Poems are all American Literature poems from Maya Angelou,
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7th - 12th
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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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Language Arts Activity: Using YOUTUBE Music Videos to Teach the Elements of Plot
The students are shown five popular music videos on YOUTUBE. While watching the videos they make notes. After watching, they work together to answer questions concerning the elements of plot in each video. Then individually, each student charts the elements of plot in one of the five videos.
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6th - 9th
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Freak the Mighty:connecting characters with music/lyrics
This one-day activity is fun and educational. Sting recorded a song "The Mighty" for the soundtrack that goes with the movie of the book "Freak the Mighty" or "The Mighty." The kids love incorporating music in the classroom. This document includes the song lyrics and some thought provoking questions that compare the book and the lyrics as well as self-refection on the content. I also downloaded the song on iTunes to play for the kids while they answer the questions (not included). You can h
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4th - 8th
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Of Mice and Men Themes through 17 Songs with Lyrics
17-song Powerpoint presentation that presents the lyrics for students to follow along as the songs are played in the classroom.
I used this to introduce themes of Of Mice and Men at the beginning of the unit. The songs correlate to the themes of Friendship, Loneliness, and The American Dream.
Artists include The Beatles, John Mellencamp, Journey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rembrandts, Queen, and more.
Use in conjunction with Of Mice and Men Themes through Song HANDOUT, also on my site. Provi
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7th - 11th
Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Quiz/Handout
This quiz/handout accompanies the 28 slide "Theme and Figurative Language through Song Lyrics: Review Quiz/Powerpoint" product I posted.
The powerpoint is a 28 slide powerpoint containing 10 songs/lyrics of various genres. Artists include Ke$ha, Coolio, Taylor Swift, Maino, Jay Sean/Lil Wayne, and other artists of high interest to students.
Students must assign an appropriate THEME to each song after hearing the song played and reading along with the lyrics. Students must also pull out at le
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7th - 10th
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Tone and Mood in Music Analysis - Two Song Comparison - Text Analysis
A fun way to teach students tone and mood - through MUSIC! This lesson has students comparing and contrasting two "love songs" with opposing tones. Lyrics for each song are provided in one column and analysis questions are provided in the other. Get students thinking about:Central IdeaToneMoodCiting Textual EvidenceThemeCompare/Contrast
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7th - 10th
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Types of Conflict with Songs
This presentation is one that I used with my students this year. We were reviewing types of conflict, and I needed a new, fresh perspective. I decided to use the song "Rude" by Magic in combination with the response song written from the father's point of view. I also found a daughter's response to the conflict. Students are taught how to write a short response to literature using the ACE technique, and they are asked to identify text based evidence which supports each character's point of vi
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7th - 10th
Spotify Playlist Template for ANY Novel
Use this template for students to create spotify playlists for different characters in any novel! The template allows for students to select 5 songs that a specific character might have on their own playlist (if they were real of course :)). You can decide how the songs should relate--characterization, plot, relationships, etc. On the second page there is space for students to explain and rationalize each of their song choices. I have my students do this assignment electronically so they can add
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8th - 11th
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The Outsiders & Music: Using past & present music to explore themes in the novel
Students immediately love The Outsiders, and it is the favorite text among my 8th graders. They can appreciate and relate to the themes, and value an outlet to discuss important issues in their lives, communities and world.
Studying the themes in conjunction with music further encourages students to explore another thematic layer. Looking at music from the 1960s allows for collaborative studies with Social Studies in that students learn to appreciate the historical context of the novel. Howeve
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8th - 11th
Of Mice and Men Theme through 17 Songs HANDOUT
Handout that accompanies 17-song Powerpoint presentation that presents the lyrics for students to follow along as the songs are played in the classroom.
I used this to introduce themes of Of Mice and Men at the beginning of the unit. The songs correlate to the themes of Friendship, Loneliness, and The American Dream.
Artists include The Beatles, John Mellencamp, Journey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rembrandts, Queen, and more.
Provides space for students to record which theme they think correlat
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7th - 11th
Rap/Hip-Hop Lyric Response Sheet
A very engaging lesson for students to listen and learn about the history of Rap Music! Using the Lyrics from Slick Ricks hit song Children's story, students follow along and then respond to the main ideas of the story on the back! Sure to be a hit with your secondary level students!
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5th - 12th
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Teaching Tone and Mood in "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna
Thanks for visiting my store! This is what I used to help my struggling 7th graders understand the difference between tone and mood. The first page includes the lyrics to "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna with guiding questions. The second page is an "Upgrade your Words" sheet that includes academic words used to express tone and mood. Your purchase also includes an answer key. Disclaimer: if you play the song for your class, please keep in mind that the lyrics read "I might get a little drunk." Dete
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6th - 7th
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Do They Know It's Christmas Lyric Analysis and Connections to Long Walk to Water
Encourage students to make connections between the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and the novel A Long Walk to Water. The song lyrics, a YouTube video, and reflective questions are included in the slides presentation. This song analysis and connections activity can be completed toward the end of the novel.
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6th - 12th
Schooled Gordon Korman Character Playlist Project
This project is for the book Schooled. The students have to choose four characters and pick a song that would go on their playlist. From there, the student's need to explain why the character would like the song. Also, they need to choose the character's favorite verse in the song. In addition, they need to find a quote from the text to support the favorite verse claim. Lastly, in each paragraph they need to underline one sentence in which a comma and conjunction is used correctly. Also included
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6th
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"Hey Brother" Song/Lyrical Analysis Language Arts Lesson
Do you love using song lyrics to teach poetry, alliteration, figurative language, and more? I'm totally with you! This song/lesson featuring "Hey Brother" by Avicii is a great way to start introducing lyrical analysis into your lessons. Great for grades 6-9! No prep! This is done and ready for your students to start listening/analyzing!Students will:-analyze lyrics by using the provided task cards-"mark-up" lyrics by finding figurative language, repetition, alliteration, and more-make connection
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6th - 9th
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The Bible, Genesis: Chapters 1-11 Group Projects
Five project ideas for the primeval history chapters of Genesis. Can be done as a group or by individuals. All creative and can be assigned to fit musically inclined students or theatrical types or artistic students. All rubrics included for grading purposes (see preview for examples).
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5th - 12th
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Metaphor Lyrics Activity
Students will read sections of song lyrics. They will then analyze the metaphors. The songs are linked in the activity as well.
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6th - 9th
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Of Mice and Men 17 Song Thematic PLAYLIST
17 Songs, lyrics dealing with the 3 themes of Loneliness, Friendship, and The American Dream in conjunction with teaching Of Mice and Men.
Artists include John Mellencamp, The Beatles, Journey, Queen, Green Day, and more.
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7th - 11th
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Mythology in Lyrics
Get those students listening to MORE music!
Great as a review or follow-up activity to a unit on Greek & Roman mythology, a substitute assignment, or an extra credit assignment.
Students are asked to list songs in which the lyrics reference mythology gods, heroes, monsters, stories, etc. in various musical genres. All major genres are covered, so students should be familiar with one or two. To complete the worksheet, they'll have to listen and search outside their comfort zone. Who knows?
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7th - 12th
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Song Analysis (Literary Devices)
Use either a graphic organizer or a PowerPoint for students to analyze a song (or poem or other work of literature), using literary devices.
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4th - 12th
"In Your Own Shoes" by Sarah McLachlan (Song/Poetry)
File includes the lyrics, study questions that focus on close reading and reader response. Print it off and teach the song!Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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7th - 12th
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