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Common Core RL.5.4 songs
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
5th and 6th Grade Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Worksheets
Are you looking for engaging figurative language through song lyrics worksheets for 5th and 6th grade? Rap music is the answer! Based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice figurative language skills.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!*Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The son
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5th - 7th
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Long Live by Taylor Swift Poetry Analysis
During a poetry unit, it’s pretty easy for students to get lost. That’s why I created this resource. Students will complete a poetry analysis of the song “Long Live” by Taylor Swift. Students will analyze the following components of a poem: theme, speaker, word choice, imagery, figurative language, and tone. Once students complete the poetry analysis, it may be helpful to have them conduct their own poetry analysis reviewing figurative language. In the product, I have also included a figurative
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4th - 12th
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Device with Spice! (Literary Devices and Elements)
Device with Spice: Let's make learning the literary devices fun! Installment One: The literary elements and devices - oxymoron, simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, protagonist, antagonist, alliteration, and repetition - are taught with extremely catchy jingles that are designed to catch the attention of students at any age and stick in their memories for a lifetime! Included with the jingles are fun worksheets to reinforce student learning. Posters can be printed with four options o
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K - 6th
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ANNOTATING "THE GRINCH" - Figurative Language | Christmas
Looking for a fun and educational December ELA activity? Check out The Grinch Challenge! Students will annotate the song, specifically looking for metaphors and similes... although they may find hyperbole and alliteration too! After annotating the song lyrics, it's fun to share the lyrical video on YouTube. Be prepared for a sing along! It's hard to resist. Included:The Grinch Lyrics - Similes & MetaphorsThe Grinch Lyrics - Figurative LanguageAnnotated Lyrics with KeyEnjoy!Permission to down
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Use rap songs as short stories with figurative language passage worksheets to keep your middle school students engaged! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*This bundle includes:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 24 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based on the song lyrics per passage- 24 multiple-choice, identif
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6th - 8th
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Song Lyric Analysis For Figurative Language Mixed Melodies Grades 5-8
This mini-lesson PowerPoint will allow your students to identify different types of figurative language from a catchy pop and country songs. Animations help both the teacher and the student identify the words in the lyrics that are figurative and the student is prompted to explain the meaning. This lesson is common core aligned and just plain, old-fashioned fun!
This activity works well after an initial lesson on figurative language or review.
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5th - 8th
Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Use rap songs as short stories with figurative language passage worksheets to keep your middle school students engaged! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*This bundle includes:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 18 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based on the song lyrics per passage- 18 multiple-choice, identif
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5th - 7th
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March Madness - Figurative Language with Pop Artists or Music
March Madness - Figurative Language with Popular Artists' music/songs is an engaging and fresh way for students to engage in Literacy Content. This resource includes Google slides, a Google form, and a printable handout. This NO PREP March Madness activity is a great way to practice finding/annotating for figurative language! Split this activity/lesson into multiple days or all at once! Kids are certainly not going to know they are practicing literacy standards!
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3rd - 8th
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History of Jazz Music Reading Passages with Worksheets
Would you like to keep your students engaged with Jazz history reading comprehension activities? Do it with rap music! Based on our jazz history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics to 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 songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities
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5th - 7th
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Middle School Fun ELA Worksheets Activities with Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
Need fun ELA worksheets activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using motivational rap song lyrics as a reading passage with activities! Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities listed below.The song for this activity motivates students to overcome challenges and think about life in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to your keep students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
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5th - 7th
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Teach CCSS with How Far I'll Go Song from Moana | Reading Literature
Teach CCSS with How Far I'll Go from Moana! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Compare how Moana sees her future and how her people see their future. Discuss the meaning of the words horizon, role and roll. Explore the concept of motivation and also students are as adventurous as Moana. Finally, identify visuals in the music video to help improve understanding of the lyrics.This song by Auli'i Cravalho, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube here.(No
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1st - 5th
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Rise Up- Structure of a Specific Stanza in Poetry Meaning
Use this text "Rise Up" by Andra Day to help students understand the specific stanza's contribution in the overall meaning of a text!!
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4th - 10th
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Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Worksheets for Middle School
These figurative language through song lyrics passage worksheets for middle school are based on a pre-Hip Hop history rap song.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The song for this activity explores the real-life story of Bill who witnessed how community groups and gangs in the Bronx influenced the birth of Hip Hop and rap music. The song uses similes, metaphors, and Hip Hop terminology to narrate thes
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5th - 7th
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Personification Worksheets with Song Lyrics for 5th and 6th Grade
These personification worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our Spooky Personification rap song and feature examples of figurative language from the song lyrics that challenge students to identify and explain their use. Students will listen to the song then use the lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of personification in text.The song for this activity tells the story of a teen who is seemingly haunted by objects in his room.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Passage Questions for Middle School
4th and 5th Grade Christmas Reading Passages and Activities
Need engaging, Christmas reading passages and activities for 4th and 5th grade? Rap songs are the solution! Based on Christmas parody rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics 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 songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:-
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4th - 6th
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Teach CCSS with Moana's Song You're Welcome | Reading Literature | Theme
Teach CCSS with Moana's Song You're Welcome! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Identify visual elements that add meaning to the lyrics throughout the song. Describe Maui's character traits. Compare how Maui and Moana feel about the appreciation that Maui is due. Explore the theme of this song and more!This song by Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube here.(Note: I do not own this link, if it changes, search 'You're Welco
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1st - 5th
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Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Engage your students during the trickiest of seasons through these creative units of study! Your 4th-8th grade students will have opportunities to build reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and listening skills through this compilation of resources.These units of study include: ♪copies of song lyrics for student and teacher use♪Sketch to stretch invitations♪Vocabulary enrichment activities♪Building Background nonfiction reading and written responses♪Student writing prompts♪Text dependen
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Figurative Language through Songs Passage Worksheets Bundle
Do you need engaging, figurative language through songs passage worksheets for middle school? Rap music is the solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice figurative language skills.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:- no prep to save you time- super simple and easy to use- high-interest
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5th - 7th
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Jazz Age Reading Comprehension Activities for 6th and 7th Grade
Are you looking for engaging Jazz Age history, reading comprehension activities for 6th and 7th grade? Rap music is the way to do it! Based on a rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages 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 deta
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5th - 7th
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Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Activity for 6th and 7th Grade
This figurative language through song lyrics passage activity for 6th and 7th grade is based on our Jazz Age history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.*Note: This product is a digital, Google Forms reading activity for use in Google Classroom. If you would like the paper-based activity, click here.The song for these activities contains many similes, metaphors, and jazz terminology which are used to d
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Activities
Fun End of Year ELA Review Reading Passage Activities for 4th and 5th Grade
Comicbook hero + parody rap song = fun end of year ELA reading passage activities for 4th and 5th grade! Based on our Hero Riddle rap song, these review activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as close reading passages 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 complete the activities listed below using the song lyrics as a reading passage.These
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4th - 6th
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Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Want to keep your students engaged using short stories as figurative language passage worksheets for middle school? Rap music is the solution! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*The figurative language activities in this bundle include:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 6 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based
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5th - 7th
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Teach CCSS with Moana's Song Shiny | Craft & Structure | Character Study
Teach CCSS with Moana's Song Shiny! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Explore how lyrics reveal what Tamatoa feels about himself and how he responds to those feelings. Compare Tamatoa to Maui, identify metaphors and discuss what they mean in the context of the song. This song by Jemaine Clement, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube here.(Note: I do not own this link, if it changes, search 'Shiny Moana lyrics' and another video should be available
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1st - 5th
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