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7th grade reading songs

Preview of The Holmes Sweet Music Home Picture Book Index

The Holmes Sweet Music Home Picture Book Index

Have you been wanting to incorporate children's literature into your music classroom but don't know how? Are you overwhelmed with finding musical books that cover specific concepts or holidays? Do you wish you had something that helped make lesson planning easier? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, then this is the product for you!Five years ago, I sat down and indexed my entire picture book collection. I categorized it to include rhythmic concepts, melodic concepts, holidays, seaso
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 Figurative Language:  Music Through the Decades

Figurative Language: Music Through the Decades

Created by
TeacherJBrooks
Take a journey through the decades while identifying figurative language in music specific to each era. The set includes music from the 50s through the millennium. Great for station work or small group activities. Each decade handout includes a short summary of the music of the period, six sample lyrics of music popular in the era, and a chart for identifying the figures of speech found in each sampling (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and idiom).
Preview of Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark Set {VERSION 1}

Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark Set {VERSION 1}

Created by
Class with Jess
There are 8 unique bookmarks in this set. Each one features lyrics from Taylor Swift songs. They are fully black and white so that students can color them! Version 2 can be found here.Click here to follow me!
Preview of Poetry Made Easy: Teach 5 Songs as Poems with Figurative Language Activities

Poetry Made Easy: Teach 5 Songs as Poems with Figurative Language Activities

Use songs as a bridge to analyzing traditional poetry. Start with the bonus figurative language activities, then teach the 8 Steps for Annotating Songs as Poems, and finally move to analyzing 5 full songs as poems.This product includes:(1) Bonus Resources for Teaching Literary Devices and Figurative Language *** web links *** student cheat sheet *** 2 worksheets (with answer keys) *** 2 shortened songs for practice with answer keys (“Mean” by Taylor Swift and “Firewor
Preview of Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 6th and 7th Grade

Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets 6th and 7th Grade

Based on a history of Hip Hop and rap music song, these main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for 6th and 7th grade include multiple-choice questions, extension activities, and graphic organizers. Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students struggle with identifying central idea. This is a great resource to supplement those skills." – Austin H.This act
Preview of History of Hip Hop Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage 5th and 6th Grade

History of Hip Hop Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage 5th and 6th Grade

Based on our history of Hip Hop song, these compare and contrast nonfiction passage activities for 5th and 6th grade will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage.- easily incorporate them into independent activities- or complete them together as a class lessonStudents will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities are detailed below.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A great resource for my intermediates....cove
Preview of Figurative Language with Encanto's Surface Pressure song

Figurative Language with Encanto's Surface Pressure song

Use the popular song "Surface Pressure" from Disney's Encanto to teach and review figurative language. This song contains so many examples of figurative language: idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopeias, and hyperboles.Includes a whole group activity with the song and also task cards for student independent practice. Includes answer key for task cards.
Preview of Hip Hop History Middle School Making Inferences Nonfiction Passages Worksheets

Hip Hop History Middle School Making Inferences Nonfiction Passages Worksheets

Based on our history of Hip Hop and rap music songs, these making inferences nonfiction passages worksheets for middle school will keep your students engaged using song lyrics while they practice inferencing skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class mini lesson. 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
Preview of 5th and 6th Grade Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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
Preview of Holidays -  Reader's Theatre Play

Holidays - Reader's Theatre Play

Created by
Quality Counts
This is an 11 page HOLIDAY PLAY that can be used with a class or theatre group to put on a performance to both small and large audiences. It is based loosely on the story 'Scrooge.' It centers around a student that wants to quit the Holiday play out of selfishness. After visits from Spirits the main character learns the errors of his ways. The play teaches a moral about how others depend on us even though we don't realize it. For adventurous teachers, there are also some recommendations for s
Preview of Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Worksheets with Passages

Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Worksheets with Passages

Are you looking for engaging, middle school main idea and supporting details worksheets with passages? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics while they practice main idea and details 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.Wha
Preview of Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities for Middle School

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
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 The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album

The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album

Created by
Matthew Persico
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics for all 16 songs as well as 16 open ended questions which will elicit discussi
Preview of Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Nonfiction Passage for Middle School

Hip Hop Main Idea and Supporting Details Nonfiction Passage for Middle School

This main idea and supporting details nonfiction passage for middle school is based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap Music song and includes multiple-choice, self-grading questions, a graphic organizer, and a turn-and-talk activity. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify the main idea and its supporting details for various sections of the song.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students love this resource. It provides the right amount
Preview of Freak the Mighty:connecting characters with music/lyrics

Freak the Mighty:connecting characters with music/lyrics

Created by
Mrs. Taylor17
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
Preview of 5th and 6th Grade Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Worksheets

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
Preview of Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets Mini Lessons

Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Details Passage Worksheets Mini Lessons

Do you need engaging, main idea and supporting details passage worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are your answer! Based on rap songs, these mini lessons will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice main idea and details 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.
Preview of Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs

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
Preview of The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album (Clean Songs Only)

The Tortured Poets Department (Lyric Analysis) - Full Album (Clean Songs Only)

Created by
Matthew Persico
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as poetry. This resource will encourage students to think critically about the lyrics as poetry and give them an opportunity to dissect, discuss, and delve into the new album.This is an interactive google slides activity inspired by the aesthetic of the album with the lyrics to tracks one, three, five, seven, nine, ten, eleven, fifteen, and sixteen (th
Preview of Poetry Through Music

Poetry Through Music

Created by
Room128
This is a great way to introduce poetry through the use of motivating music that the kids can relate to Included: *Figurative Language definitions *Songs by popular artists and movies. Examples include: "Let it Go" "Hakunah Matata" "Don't Worry, Be Happy" "Shake it Off" "Mean" *Compare and Contrast Chart/VennDiagram *Coding the Text Handout *Digging Deeper into the meaning of the songs (I think..I wonder..) organizers
Preview of Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel

Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs CD - Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory (updated 2010) Lyrics: North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Africa, Antarctica - These are the continents. Indian, Arctic and the Atlantic and the Pacific and the Southern - These are the oceans around the world. copyright 2010 Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory This is one of 33 Geography Songs which teach all the countries of the world, the 50 States, The Solar System and Continents and Oceans. Als
Preview of ESL Teaching Resources on Taylor Swift - Song Activity + Reading Comprehension

ESL Teaching Resources on Taylor Swift - Song Activity + Reading Comprehension

Created by
ESL with Alan
ESL Teaching Resources on Taylor Swift - Song Activity + Reading ComprehensionThis Bundle offers 2 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Langauge on Taylor Swift (Song Activity + Reading Comprehension Activity Worksheet).Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world.These two ESL Teaching
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