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Middle school creative writing songs for Gifted and Talented
Song Parody Writing Unit for Music or ELA print or digital
Getting buy-in from upper elementary and middle school students can be a challenge! This parodies and piggyback songs unit is NO PREP and includes everything you need to engage those reluctant musicians in composing their own lyrics. This unit works perfectly in music or ELA classes, and includes both printable and Google Slides(TM) versions.This is designed as a cross-curricular activity that could be implemented easily by a music teacher OR an English teacher. I’ve supplied you with an example
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6th - 8th
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Teaching Figurative Language with Taylor Swift Songs - Grades 3-6
If there’s one thing I love about Taylor Swift (other than her dance moves!) it is her use of figurative language. If you have ever listened to her songs you know she uses a lot of similes and metaphors in her writing. She is a major pop star today, and I guarantee your students can (and will!) sing along to any one of her songs! With this product you will be able to teach and have your students practice identifying and writing seven types of figurative language using Taylor Swift songs.
Beginn
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3rd - 8th
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Similes and Metaphors in Music Activity Pack
This packet contains:
~links to 6 different music videos with fun songs the kids know and love that contain examples of similes and metaphors. The songs include:
"Without Love" from the movie Hairspray
"Firework" by Katy Perry
"Red" by Taylor Swift
"Mr. Grinch" from When the Grinch Stole Christmas
"Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes
and "Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music" you can use as an introduction or review
~A Simile and Metaphor Cheat Sheet
~Song Lyrics to the songs listed above
~Pr
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3rd - 6th
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Analyzing Fahrenheit 451 Through Music Unit - 20+ Songs, Analysis Activities
What better way to connect students with literature than through the music they love? In this novel study for Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, students will be able to analyze each part of the novel by listening to, annotating, explaining, and presenting different songs that closely correlate with the novel on many levels. Beat the boredom of study guides and chapter quizzes, and instead engage your students through music to help them analyze—and appreciate—this classic Bradbury work.This engagin
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8th - 11th
Songs to teach The 6 Traits of Writing
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.
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PreK - 12th
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Figurative Language in 'Surface Pressure' from "Encanto"
Onomatopoeia, similes, and metaphors, GALORE!Sing along with Luisa and study her use of figurative language using her relatable lyrics from the song "Surface Pressure." Possible answers are included. Definitions and terms are included, too. Students can complete electronically or this practice can be printed for students to do on paper!
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5th - 7th
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Songs Bundle for ESL Classes
✏️Songs are a fantastic and enjoyable tool that can greatly benefit students of all ages learning English.✏️Using music enhances vocabulary and motivates learners while boosting their self-confidence in grasping new concepts. ✏️Songs make learning engaging and memorable.These song-based activities for English language teaching include the following songs featured in the bundle: 1.✔️ “UNSTOPPABLE"❤️by Sia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrEqeqblAN2.✔️“Best Day Of My Life"❤️by American Authors ht
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3rd - 7th
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Write Your Own Song (Music Appreciation)
This assignment has students use their creativity, experience, and imagination to write their own basic song. They will learn about how a generic song is structured then use an easy-to-follow formula to come up with their own song. The assignment is broken into 3 different steps that can all be put together to complete a generic song that also rhymes! Once the worksheet is completed, students and/or the teacher can sing through them using karaoke backtracks online or a live piano/guitar. It is s
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4th - 12th
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Recorder Trios - SAT Ensembles
Recorder Trios - SAT EnsemblesBy Denise GagneArrangements by Craig CasselsRecorder Trios is a new collection of 20 trios for soprano, alto and tenor recorders. We’ve included both alto and transposed alto parts. The trios range from easy to medium difficulty. You can use these with your second year recorder classes, with recorder clubs, or for enrichment for your gifted students.Songs Include:Funga AlafiHappy is the MillerLiza JaneDaisy BellScarborough FairTom DooleyClementineDona Nobis PacemEn
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4th - 6th
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Siyahamba - South African Folk Song Boomwhacker & Orff Unit
Head to Souh Africa to sing & play 'Siyahamba!" Sung in Zulu, the lyrics translate to "We are marching in the light of God" or "We are standing in the light of peace" for a secular setting. I have used this with my experienced upper elementary students and middle schoolers, though this would work for a choir as well as a general music class.In this download you will find:A map to identify South Africa within the African continentInformation about South Africa & this songLyrics & tr
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 4th Grade Bundle 30% off
Mochi's Mariachi Packet
Are you looking for streamlined resource to introduce mariachi into your elementary school classroom? Let Mochi help you out! Her mariachi packet includes arrangements of 4 classic mariachi songs for voice, recorder, ukulele, xylophone and bass. Kids can learn any part and play along with the provided piano tracks, or combine parts to create an awesome ensemble. Purchase of the packet includes permission to make as many photocopies for your class as you need.Help your students discover this amaz
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4th - 6th
Snowflake Bentley- worksheets, creative writing, songs, technology, sequence!
Your elementary kids (and even 6th graders!) will "Fall" for this packet based on the award winning book Snowflake Bentley written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin!
Included in this packet are all these completely original works!
* 20 reading comprehension questions in matching format, with answer key
* 2 creative writing opportunities with prompts and illustration space
* 2 original SONGS about snowflakes complete with audio file to sing along! One for younger students and one for older students!
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1st - 6th
DINAMIC & INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE LYRIC SONGS WITH BRUNO MARS
This pack contains two wonderful lyric activities of Bruno Mars (Talking to the moon and Count on me) for ESL students with several educational and dynamic activities that will help them engage in poetical expressions, lexical understanding and critical thinking (Listening skills, vocabulary acquisition, antonym words, sentence structuring, word search games, riddles, etc.) These lyrics activities come with answer key. Undoubtedly, teaching lyrics in schools not only enhances language and analy
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Music Appreciation Writing Prompts
Music appreciation 101! Use these musical writing prompts to cover writing in music class. Clue kids into the production, lyrical, and musical quality of songs they're exposed to daily. Included vocabulary: arrangement, chord progression, melody, harmony, background vocals. Important to note: Please make sure your students understand these musical terms before using this product. Uses: critical thinking in the music classroom, music appreciation, covering writing in music class standards, subs,
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4th - 8th
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Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs are indeed poetry (or, heaven forbid—the acronym R.A.P. stands for Rhythmic American Poetry!), the sky is the limit for a renewed appreciation for poetry. This can be a nice addition to any poetry unit, or, it stands alone as an extension activity, a c
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6th - 12th
Christmas Ode Writing Activity — Poem and Creative Writing
This activity requires students to read and analyze the 1824 song "O Christmas Tree" and learn about the ode poem. Then you'll have your students write their own ode! Lastly, take students' poetry writing to the next level by having them perform or illustrate their odes. This activity is a simple and silly way to get students thinking creatively before the holidays. It also makes for a fun display of student work!Included in this product:Powerpoint presentation with definitions of Ode and academ
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5th - 12th
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Poetry Compare and Contrast - Used To Love You and i carry your heart - Sub Plan
Compare and contrast poetry and song lyrics! Teach students to compare and contrast for state test assessment as they compare poetry and song lyrics. Gwen Stefani’s song lyrics “Used To Love You” and e.e. cummings’s poem “i carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)” take a different perspective on love. Both are written with voice and passion. Students will compare and contrast content, language, tone, structure and theme to prepare them for the short answer response questions on end-of-
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6th - 12th
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Figurative Language Task Cards, Song Lyrics, Poetry, Valentine's Day
Want to get your students engaged in finding figurative language? Try these task cards that use lyrics from popular love songs!
Each of these 40 task cards included an excerpt of a popular love song (from many genres - pop, country, rock, etc.). In the lyrics is an example of figurative language. Use to have students identify and explain each example, or as a writing prompt for creative writing practice.
Students love task cards! Check out some of my other sets:
Reading Response Task Card
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7th - 12th
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Lent Journal - Song of the Day - Long Version
This is a journal to use during Lent made up of Christian songs, lyric completion followed by a reflection question to answer. I use this during Lent to not only inspire my students to become closer to God but introduce them to popular Christian music.
We typically watch the music lyric video to help fill in the missing lyrics and then silently each student finished the journal reflection.
This 36 page packet allows you to do "Song of the Day" everyday during the Lenten season. I also have a
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3rd - 9th
Jarabe Tapatio Ukulele Play-Along
Challenge your ukulele classroom to play-along with this classic mariachi song! This is an ukulele chart to "Jarabe Tapatio," also known as the Mexican Hat Dance. The song is divided into 5 parts, and each one gets a little harder with different strum patterns....but once you get it, it's lots of fun to play!Teach your class one part at a time, develop their strumming techniques, and then scan the QR code to play along with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Purchase of this chart allows you to make
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4th - 6th
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Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, Reading Passages
SummaryThis 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 tragic death. His message lives on as we celebrate Black Histor
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2nd - 6th
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Mochi's Ukulele Super Bundle!
Mr. H's Ukulele Curriculum is a one-of-a-kind resource that blends music literacy, history and theory together by way of learning the ukulele, and with Mochi's Super Bundle, you have resources for up to two years of material for your classroom! Included is:Workbook #1: with QR codes for easy access to all 14 "Season 1" tutorials and play-along videos for every song, plus two helpful worksheets and answer keysWorkbook #2: again with QR codes to all 10 "Season 2" tutorials and play-along videosMoc
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4th - 8th
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Ukulele Workbook #1 2023 Edition
This is the first workbook in my ukulele curriculum, which goes along with "Mr. H's Ukulele Tutorials: Season 1." This curriculum will have your class learning multiple chords, beginning tablature, basic music theory and Roman numeral analysis, finding out history and factoids regarding the artists they're playing, and playing along with actual songs. There's no other ukulele curriculum quite like it, and it's all easily accessible with this PDF.All you and your students need is an uke, a smart
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mochi's Ukulele Super Bundle!
Mochi's Super Ukulele Pro-Player Packet
Just how good is the best ukulele player in your class? Do they want to see if they have what it takes to hang with Mochi? Well, then don't deprive your students of this opportunity! Get "Mochi's Super Ukulele Pro-Player-Packet" and let them put their skills to the test! Transcribed and arranged for ukulele are 6 famous classical melodies:Fur Elise (Beethoven)Minuet In G (Bach)I Got Rhythm (Gershwin)Rondo Alla Turca (Mozart)Sonata In C (Mozart)Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies (Tchaikovsky)...with
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8th - 12th
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