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Music Common Core L.6.5 resources
Figurative Language in Christmas Songs Activity PowerPoint Version
Christmas Activity: Identify figurative language in Christmas songs. Digital resource. Students read through the lyrics of different winter tunes and Christmas songs and identify types of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or idiom. Lyrics have examples highlighted in different colors, so they can try to figure out the color code. Includes a chart they can fill out as they go through the songs. Each song has a snowflake link to a music video of the song. Y
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas Activities BUNDLE - Fun ELA Resources Grades 4 - 7
SMARTBOARD Figurative Language in Christmas Songs Activity
Smartboard Christmas activity - identify figurative language in Christmas songs. Students have to read through the lyrics of different winter tunes and Christmas songs and identify types of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or idiom. This is a digital resource. YOU MUST HAVE SMART NOTEBOOK SOFTWARE for this version.* Lyrics have examples highlighted in different colors, so they can try to figure out the color code. Each song has a snowflake link to a mus
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas Activities BUNDLE - Fun ELA Resources Grades 4 - 7
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
"Thunder" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Imagine Dragons
Motivate your students to engage in critical analysis and collaborative conversation through the study of this popular hit song! Your students will-*explore vocabulary and figures of speech, *build background on the song's inspiration, *write their connections between the song, other texts and their personal paths, *explore the science and symbolism behind the song, *analyze lyrics, *and engage in a Socratic seminar with their classmates to deepen understanding and build speaking and listening s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: An Imagine Dragons Classroom
Taylor Swift: A Modern Poet - Understanding Literary Devices & Elements
Dear Reader, Do you love Taylor Swift? Do your students? If you answered yes to both - then maybe this is the best day.Music can change the world - it can also change and empower your classroom when you find ways to connect to your students. This bundle of worksheets includes the following:1 Cover Page1 Guide to Literary Devices and Elements found within the songs3 informational guides of different literary devices and elements observed in Taylor Swift's most recent album, The Tortured Poets Dep
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5th - 7th
Figurative Language Through Song | Language Arts & Music | Poetry | Songwriting
If you’ve ever wondered how to fit songwriting into your Language Arts classes or your Music classes, there is a resource for you to do both! Figurative Language Through Song is for music teachers trying to incorporate songwriting into their classes, or for Language Arts teachers exploring figurative language, song lyrics, and new ways to explore language. It is also for music teachers who find themselves teaching English Language Arts learners in addition to their music classes. This resource i
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"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!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Figurative Language Bundle
Save money by purchasing the bundle. This set includes:
* Figurative Language Matching 3-Part Cards
* Figurative Language Matching 2-Part Cards with excerpts from literature
* Idioms Matching
* Poem Cards and Task Cards
* Holiday Poem Cards and Task Cards
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3rd - 10th
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Finding Figurative Langage in Music
Included you will find a page for each type of figurative language listed below. Each page contains the definition of the type of figurative language, an example of it being used, and song lyrics that contain examples for the students to identify. There is also a follow up question or activity for the students to complete after identifying the lyrics with the figurative language being used. Includes:SimileMetaphorIdiomAlliterationPersonificationOnomatopoeia (2 different song choice options inclu
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4th - 6th
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Literary Devices
This Literacy Devices Bundle is everything you need to teach Figurative Language techniques in a fun and engaging way! In this Literary Devices BUNDLE you will receive:➡ Poster Set - 15 posters for your classroom walls. Each poster addresses a new figurative language literary device, with it's definition and a QR Code linked to an entertaining pop song (that uses this technique) as an example from YouTube.➡ Flash Cards - 4 pages of 4 on each. Smaller edition of the posters. This allows for stud
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"To Love Them, To Leave Them" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
Your middle school students' hearts will appreciate this unit of study, featuring popular songs "Yours" by Russell Dickerson and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift! Activities include developing mental pictures, lyric analysis, opinion and narrative writings, text-to-text and text-to-self connection building, figurative language study, background study of song inspiration, authors' purpose writing, and collaborative conversation through Socratic seminar. The stage will be
Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literary Devices with Examples
These Flashcards have Literary Devices with Examples on each card. Each beautifully presented FLASH CARD addresses Literary Devices, with it's definition and a QR Code linked to an entertaining pop song example on YouTube.This Literary Devices with examples product includes:➡ 1x Printable FLASH CARDS fileThese FLASH CARDS are *oh so pretty* and *oh so practical* at the same time! Use them as study notes!How do they work?Print copies for your students and give them each their own so they can uti
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Also included in: Literary Devices
Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Islands comes alive! 'Destination: Music' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption' is the powerful 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result. Included in the analysis are the theories of repatriation theories
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hola, Flamenco (Documentary)
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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FUN Songwriting Music Theory Lessons Music Bundle! Grades 1-12
Enjoy four fun and exciting songwriting music theory lesson plans for Elementary, Middle School, and High School! Students learn rhythm, harmony, music theory, songwriting, and melody through easy improvisation and group activities ideal for beginners. No need to read music. Designed with the classroom in mind by seasoned music educator Sabrina Young. Includes a BONUS "Turtle Songs" Beginner piano solo, duet, and trio (w/teacher) for use in the classroom. Each lesson plan includes variations for
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Not Grade Specific
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Destination: Caribbean – Documentary Short and Full Curriculum
The joys of History, Music, Dance and Travel all converge amidst a backdrop of turquoise waters, volcanic landscapes and cool island breezes. Whisk your students away on an exciting cultural tour without ever leaving the classroom!'Destination: Caribbean’ is a three-minute documentary short dedicated to one of the most diverse regions on Earth. Shot on-location in Tobago, Antigua, Puerto Rico and Jamaica, the film presents a brief sample of contemporary Caribbean life – one we hope that you and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Time of Your Life" A Complete ELA Teacher's Guide
Celebrate the crossroads at which you and your students now stand through this complete week long unit of study that will coach reading, writing, thinking, speaking and listening skills. Your students will be happily engaged as they analyze this iconic 90's Green Day hit and look back on their path thus far. Resources in this packet include- Objectives, ELA common core standards, lesson plan directions, a copy of the lyrics, close reading visual, "4 Corners" collaborative discussion tool and ref
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
Figurative Language Techniques
Embrace digital learning with these interactive Figurative Language Techniques posters. They will love scanning the unique QR CODES with their devices on each poster to see the definition and an example of each Term. Why not combine the two things that students love the most (aka technology & YOUTUBE), and use them to your advantage? This Figurative Language Techniques product includes:➡ 15 Posters Each beautifully presented poster addresses a new figurative language literary device, with i
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Literary Devices
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why did Calypso
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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'Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad. Why does 'Tamb
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival & Calypso in Antigua – A Mini Curriculum
The island of Antigua lies approximately 450 miles north of Trinidad, a distance that was all but unfathomable to slaves during colonial times. Yet despite their physical separation, these enslaved populations and the unique musical cultures they created would evolve to be remarkably similar. Calypso Music is perhaps the best example of this.'Carnival & Calypso in Antigua 'is an 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antiguan media personalities and music historians. Payi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Caribbean Music Industry – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part Five is a 700-word discussion of the contemporary Caribbean Music scene, from the artists' perspective. Included is an interview with a touring artist, as well as a discussion of the role that tourism plays in the music scene – helping or hurting?This brief quiz contains f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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