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Middle school writing song pdfs

Preview of Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War

Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War

Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution! Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
Preview of Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

If you and your students are learning about the history of child labor, or you are looking for an interesting close reading activity - this resource is for you! Close reading with song lyrics has proven to be very helpful to my students. This resource will help integrate this teaching idea into social studies and history lessons! In this 9-page packet, students will read the lyrics Newsies "Seize the Day." The song explains the feelings of newspaper boys when they were forming their union to fig
Preview of End of the Year Playlist - Fun Writing Activity - Printable & Digital - Spotify

End of the Year Playlist - Fun Writing Activity - Printable & Digital - Spotify

Created by
Exceptional ELA
Wrap up the school year with a bang! Make those final days memorable and meaningful for your secondary students: MUSIC! Let the rhythm of music carry your students through reflection and celebration as they select 5 songs to encapsulate their school year journey:✅ A song for my friends✅ A song for my teachers✅ A song for my favorite class✅ A song for my favorite memory this year✅ A song to motivate me for next yearStudents can even get creative and craft their own categories using the handy blan
Preview of The BIG BOOK of FOLK SONG FUN for Bells or Boomwhackers

The BIG BOOK of FOLK SONG FUN for Bells or Boomwhackers

Created by
Musical Magic
What a great resource! 36 familiar folk song melodies, professionally notated on the treble staff with color-coded notes to facilitate success with Boomwhackers or bells. This format works well for teachers and students with very little music experience as well as seasoned music teachers and older students. (If your bells, chimes, or boom pipes aren't color-coded, apply colored stickers). These songs may be projected (great for keeping students focused and guiding discussions). They may also be
Preview of Grandparents Day Program and Activities

Grandparents Day Program and Activities

Created by
Kidz Count
Grandparents/Grandfriends Day is the time for celebration to honor the important role they have in our children's lives. This year Grandparents Day is nationally recognized on September 8th. Most schools choose their own date for this event since it is so close to school starting. This program has songs, poems, and activities for a school wide event. You can also modify it to fit your school program. It is all planned, all you have to do is teach the words to the children. Our grandparents
Preview of Identifying theme and tone using paired readings

Identifying theme and tone using paired readings

Check out the updated version of this assignment. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mother-to-Son-and-Dear-Mama-Paired-Reading-3835433 Students will identify the theme and tone using "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur.
Preview of Poetry Analysis With Hero Themed Music / Song Lyrics

Poetry Analysis With Hero Themed Music / Song Lyrics

Created by
Addie Williams
If your students love music as much as mine do they will love this music analysis activity! Students are asked to listen to / read the lyrics for songs with a Hero Theme. They must choose their two favorites and discuss the meaning of the songs and why they like it. I also allow my students to pick any other song that they can find that relates to the hero theme. Works well with a poetry unit, music study, Hero Unit or as a fun emergency sub plan! Includes:-Assignment Sheet-Hero Brainstorming
Preview of "Mean" by Taylor Swift:  Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message

"Mean" by Taylor Swift: Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message

Created by
Elyse Allen
Using Taylor Swift’s award-winning song, “Mean,” you can teach and solidify for students what is 1. Simile 2. Inference 3. Imagery I have also included an anti-bullying message or a random acts of kindness activity for students to complete. This can be reported on through discussion, journal writing and/or a short essay. Enjoy this timely lesson with your students and please check out my store for more lesson plans. www.TeachersPayTeachers.com/Store/Elyse-Allen
Preview of Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language

Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language

Created by
Ruth S.
Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language Fun! This is a real hit with kids and one of my best sellers! Play some Beatles tunes prior to giving your students these lyrics. They have to identify each example as a hyperbole, personification, simile or metaphor. Activity sheets include one line from the songs. Students have to identify the figurative speech each one is. You'll have kids rocking and rolling all day long! This is one lesson they won't forget! Good for grades 5 and up. List of songs l
Preview of Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing

Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing

Created by
Teach2Empower
This is a collection of six songs that I developed to help my students understand the 6 Traits of Writing. These songs will help your students understand Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. You may also print out each page and create a poster to display in your classroom. Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing by Lindsay Stark is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Preview of Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade

Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade

These compare and contrast nonfiction passage worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the three NBA players.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students, boys especially, enjoyed this passage. Definitely a high interest topic!" – Vanilla SpeechThe song for this activity explores the accomplishments of Michael Jordan, Al
Preview of Using Songs & Mentor Texts to Teach Poetry

Using Songs & Mentor Texts to Teach Poetry

Created by
scholarsin5th
UPDATED 8-1-2021There are so many possibilities when using poetry in your classroom. Poetry gets a particular spotlight during the month of April for National Poetry Month, but there are so many benefits to using it in your classroom year round. Student writers find this genre less intimidatingStudents can:interpret poems differently leading to meaningful discussionsidentify common themes & make inferencespractice annotating textpractice using various types of figurative languageUse  this pr
Preview of Hairspray the Musical - Lyric Study for the ELA Classroom

Hairspray the Musical - Lyric Study for the ELA Classroom

Created by
Meghan Tynan
Looking for a way to shake things up in your ELA classroom? Want to incorporate more arts and theater but don't know where to start? Look no further than Lyric Study with Hairspray the Musical You don't have to know anything about Hairspray or theater to teach it!Lyric Study is a program introduced to me by Anthony Lombardi and my colleagues at PS/IS 49 in Queens. It is the study of a song's lyrics for 5-10min at the beginning of each ELA class - like a Do Now, but a musical one! Students answer
Preview of MUSICAL THEATER WORD SPLASH! GREAT "BACK TO SCHOOL" ACTIVITY! DISTANCE LEARNING

MUSICAL THEATER WORD SPLASH! GREAT "BACK TO SCHOOL" ACTIVITY! DISTANCE LEARNING

ANOTHER OP'NIN', ANOTHER SHOW! I CREATED THIS MUSICAL THEATER WORD SPLASH TO USE DURING MY UNIT ON MUSICALS WITH MY CHORUS AND GENERAL MUSIC STUDENTS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS WORKSHEET IS TO CREATE FACTUAL SENTENCES USING IMPORTANT MUSICAL THEATER TERMS, SUCH AS: OVERTURE DIRECTOR DANCING CHOREOGRAPHER LIGHTING REHEARSAL APPLAUSE STAGE MANAGER INTERMISSION SETS PRODUCER COSTUMES THIS WORKSHEET ALSO PROVIDES YOUR STUDENTS WITH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE IMPORTANT WRITING SKILLS, SUCH AS:
Preview of Langston Hughes - I, Too - Tupac - Changes - Music & Poetry Comparison

Langston Hughes - I, Too - Tupac - Changes - Music & Poetry Comparison

Created by
Lighthouse Lit
♫♫♫ Add music and engagement to poetry lessons ♫ ♫ ♫Students will analyse two works that deal with African American struggles: Langston Hughes poem, I, too, and Tupac Shakur's song, Changes. Using timelines and mini biographies, students will understand and constrast the poem's positive outlook compared to the song's pessimistic stance. An extension activity allows students to continue the timeline to the present day and share their own point of view on the issue.What's included:- Teaching Guide
Preview of Saint Francis:  Creative Writing (Canticles)

Saint Francis: Creative Writing (Canticles)

The Canticle of Brother Moon and Sister Sun is a beautiful hymn that rejoices in the beauty and power of nature. This resource allows students to learn about the author of the canticle, St. Francis of Assisi, in addition to analyzing its meaning. The lesson includes everything needed to begin teaching this tomorrow! * daily lesson plans * biography of St. Francis * informational text comprehension questions * vocabulary * paraphrasing practice * analysis questions * three prewriting gra
Preview of Grammar Songs Sale Today! Music Videos & Activities, Bundle, Download in Sup Doc
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Grammar Songs Sale Today! Music Videos & Activities, Bundle, Download in Sup Doc

All videos and activities are downloadable in the supporting document. (***PLEASE EMAIL grammarsongsbymelissa@gmail.com AFTER YOUR PURCHASE FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO MY WEBSITE W/ FREE UPDATES!***) GrammarSongs is the winner of the 2015 'Cox Business Get Started Gainesville' Startup Competition and the 'Spirit of Gainesville' Winner for Education 2016! I'm so glad you are here! I'm Melissa Corbett, founder and creator of Grammarsongs. My Growing Bundle is now on sale! GrammarSongs is unlike
Preview of Into The Woods - Lyric Study for the ELA Classroom

Into The Woods - Lyric Study for the ELA Classroom

Created by
Meghan Tynan
Looking for a way to shake things up in your ELA classroom? Want to incorporate more arts and theater but don't know where to start? Look no further than Lyric Study with Into The Woods! You don't have to know anything about Into The Woods or theater to teach it!Lyric Study is a program introduced to me by Anthony Lombardi and my colleagues at PS/IS 49 in Queens. It is the study of a song's lyrics for 5-10min at the beginning of each ELA class - like a Do Now, but a musical one! Students answer
Preview of Middle School Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Passages

Middle School Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Passages

Want to keep your students engaged with middle school compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction passages? Rap songs are the way to do it! Based on rap songs, these compare and contrast activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages. 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.These acti
Preview of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" Mad Lib Song & Art Project

"We're Going on a Bear Hunt" Mad Lib Song & Art Project

This activity incorporates the song, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Greg and Steve (2000). The students rewrite the lyrics by changing the animal, the 5 places the kids visit during the song, the prepositions, and they add action verbs at the end of the song as they run back home. This activity also helps students learn about animals and their habitats because the 5th place the kids visit must be the correct habitat. Have the class repeat each phrase back to the performer (either you or the kid
Preview of The Songs of Mary Poppins - Theme/Writing Prompts Movie Activity

The Songs of Mary Poppins - Theme/Writing Prompts Movie Activity

Here is a great activity to go with a great film, Walt Disney's classic Mary Poppins!Students will watch and listen for the themes/messages of some of the most famous songs in cinema history, as well as interpret the lessons taught in each one!The songs included:"The Perfect Nanny""Sister Suffragette""The Life I Lead""A Spoonful of Sugar""Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious""Feed the Birds""Fidelity Fiduciary Bank""Chim Chim Cheree""A Man Has Dreams""Let's Go Fly a Kite"Plus 3 bonus quotes
Preview of Bell Ringer Work for Middle School ELA Classroom Journal Prompts

Bell Ringer Work for Middle School ELA Classroom Journal Prompts

This download includes... ~five question of the day/journal prompts ~Corresponding Songs & Artists This is a fun and engaging way to get your students focused at the beginning of class! Enjoy :)
Preview of RACE (Written Response) Strategy Educational Parody Song--Lyrics & Posters

RACE (Written Response) Strategy Educational Parody Song--Lyrics & Posters

If you use the R.A.C.E. (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) writing about reading strategy in your ELA class, this song is for you. The lyrics help teach and remind kids of the importance of RACE in an engaging and fun way. After purchasing the RACE lyrics, there is a link on the last page to a music video sing-a-long! Also included:-3 types of R.A.C.E. posters to printHere's the music video for the RACE Strategy song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEn90VdyTAQ&disable_polymer=trueHere's a RA
Preview of R.A.C.E.S. Strategy Chant Lyrics & Video by Learn to the Beat with Rita Malone
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R.A.C.E.S. Strategy Chant Lyrics & Video by Learn to the Beat with Rita Malone

Turn your classroom into a writing powerhouse with Rita Malone's captivating RACES Writing Strategy Chant! Engage and empower your students as they master the art of essay writing – restating, answering, citing the text, explaining their evidence, and summarizing. Say goodbye to dull writing lessons and hello to an interactive, rhythmic experience that will transform your students into confident writers. The students will march it out like writing soldiers who are ready to take on any writing pr
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Journaling

Encourage students to keep daily journals where they can freely express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This practice helps them develop their writing style and build the habit of writing regularly.

Writing Prompts

Provide engaging prompts that encourage imaginative storytelling. For instance, you could ask students to write about a world without the internet, or ask them to describe something only using one of their five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste).

Peer Editing

Have students exchange their written work with a peer for feedback. This helps them strengthen their ability to identify and correct mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; give constructive criticism; and revise their writing based on feedback.

Sentence and Paragraph Construction

Provide sentence and paragraph building exercises to help students understand the basic structure of writing and how to organize their ideas coherently.

Letter Writing

Ask students to write letters to real or fictional recipients. They could compose formal letters, persuasive letters on specific topics, thank-you notes, or postcards.

Blogging

Create a classroom blog where students can publish their writing for a wider audience. This teaches them to write for a purpose and consider their audience's perspective.

Research Papers

Guide students through the process of researching and writing informative or argumentative essays. Teach them how to construct persuasive arguments and counterarguments on various topics, include evidence, and cite sources.

Poetry Writing

Explore different forms of poetry, such as haikus, sonnets, and free verse. Encourage students to experiment with imagery, rhythm, and metaphor.

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