67 results
Common Core L.6.5 songs
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
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
5th and 6th Grade Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Based on ELA and history rap songs, these multiple choice reading comprehension passages for 5th and 6th grade will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of skills! - easily incorporate them into independent activities- complete them together as a class lesson- use them throughout the new school year to introduce reading skills in a fun and unique way!Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to comple
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
ESL - ESL Activities Package of Popular Songs
This a great package of ESL activities correlated to more than 10 popular songs. ESL activities include vocabulary, lyric read-alouds, clozes, and discussions. Play the songs in your class to spice things up while students learn with these song activities!
Correlated Activities Included for the Following Songs:
“A Little Bit Stronger”, By Sara Evans……………………..pg 4
“Ain’t No Sunshine”, By Bill Withers………………………pg 8
“Call Me Maybe” By Carly Rae Jepsen……………………pg 11
“Firework”, By Katy Perry……………………
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for fun end of year packet worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are the answer! Based on Hip Hop, rap, and jazz history rap songs, these ELA activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as 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 songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the reading activities detailed
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
National Poetry Month Middle School Music as Poetry Song Activity Worksheets
Do your middle school students find poetry boring? Engage them with the music of Green Day with this low prep figurative language practice and song lyrics analysis activity. Your students will connect the song lyrics with background information and context to find deeper meaning, practice annotating figurative language, and answer thought-provoking discussion questions. Perfect for an individual class assignment, partner or group work, as an assessment, or on substitute days!✨Includes:Song Back
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Hip Hop History Fun ELA Worksheets and Reading Activities for Middle School
Looking for fun ELA worksheets for middle school? History of Hip hop is the solution! Based on our history rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics while they practice a variety of skills. Easily incorporate them into independent reading 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 detailed below. These activities are:- no prep to save you time-
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
Daily Figurative Language Analysis; Song of the Week Edition!
Credited to (please check out!):Music Borders- http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Anastasiya-Multimedia-StudioAP font- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amanda-PauleyThere is no better way to engage students in learning to identify and analyze figurative language than to bring music into the classroom! The intended use of this product is to be used during morning work, however, you may use it as you please!:) Each week throughout the unit, students receive a “song of the week”. Eac
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Henry Box Brown Reading Passage Activities with Biography Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Henry "Box" Brown? Rap music is the way to do it!Based on our Henry "Box" Brown, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage 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's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities d
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
Fun ELA Worksheets and Activities for Middle School with Bass Reeves Rap Song
Looking for fun ELA worksheets and activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using this Bass Reeves rap song for ELA 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 highlights the accomplishments the highly successful U.S. deputy marshal in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to keep your students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
Figurative Language - Find that Lyric!
Looking for an interactive small group activity for your classroom?Here is a fun way to engage your students when it comes to figurative language!This resource includes:"Find That Lyric" Graphic Organizer with instructions"Find That Lyric" Graphic Organizer ANSWER KEY (for teacher with a brief note)Useful Songs Handout for Teacher ReferenceThis resource is great for students within the grade range of 6-10. Whether you are introducing figurative language to them for the first time, or if you simp
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
CCSS:
"Christmas Lights" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Coldplay
Join your kids in the holiday merriment through this fun, engaging, meaningful unit of study on a unique holiday song, "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay. Students will work to analyze lyrics, build connections, explore figurative language, and engage in a collaborative dialogue through Socratic seminar. Your students will build reading comprehension, language, speaking, listening and writing skills through this unit and build classroom community through collaboration as well!
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Hip Hop Dance History Fun End of Year ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Hip Hop dance history + rap song = fun end of year ELA reading activities for middle school! Based on our History of Hip Hop Dance, rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage 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 use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below. These activ
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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!
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Passage Questions for Middle School
Bass Reeves Reading Passage Activities with Biography with Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Bass Reeves? Rap music is the way to do it! Based on our Bass Reeves, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage 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 detailed below
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
National Poetry Month Lesson Song Lyrics Middle School Activity Music as Poetry
Looking for a fun middle school figurative language poetry activity with song lyrics and poetry close reading practice? This NO PREP music as poetry activity features lyrics with background information and context, strong figurative language, and thought-provoking discussion questions for the song "Carnival" by Natalie Merchant. Can be used as a class assignment, homework, or as an assessment. Includes:Pre-reading questionsSong Lyrics Video link for listeningAnnotation instructions printable Voc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 67 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands