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Other (performing arts) Common Core CCRA.W.2 resources
Figurative Language in Music Bundle
This bundle includes introductory notes for figurative language, analysis of figurative language in music, and an extension activity in which students annotate and analyze figurative language in a song of their choice.Day 1 - Figurative Language NotesThis Google Slides presentation with pre-formatted Cornell notes (Google doc) is a quick review of figurative language. It includes examples of simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery.Texts referenced include:The Odys
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6th - 10th
Jay Z’s Decoded: Practice with Memoir
Jay-Z was raised in the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, New York. He overcomes a childhood filled with drugs, violence, and hardships to become a successful hip-hop artist and entrepreneur.This lesson encourages students to write an argument essay about overcoming adversity. Students learn about Jay Z’s legacy. Students will read, listen to and view supporting video and audio clips while learning the necessary elements to establish their argument on the theme of the unit. Students will show master
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Hip Hop Bundle
Drumline Film: Evidence Based Writing Activities on Themes
There are many ways to use film to teach Common Core State Standards, and this packet contains three activities to do so: brainstorming a list of attributes, explaining how film is a metaphor for complex ideas, and writing evidence based paragraphs. This packet focuses on the movie Drumline (2002) with Nick Cannon. This popular film explores very important themes related to education, discipline, integrity, and performance. In the packet, students brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe the
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7th - 12th
Figurative Language in Music Lyric Sheet and Answer Key
This file is part of the Figurative Language in Music Bundle, which includes notes on figurative language, printable and Google Doc handouts, and an extension activity.Students will color-code and annotate figurative language in excerpts from the following songs:"Killing Me Softly with His Song" by the Fugees"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer"Bull in a China Shop" by BNL"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes"Firework" by Katy PerryLinks to YouTube videos with lyrics included.Next, students will use their
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Figurative Language in Music Bundle
Journal Prompt for the novel _Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie_ by J. Sonnenblick
A journal prompt with background information that corresponds to the chapter "Starving in Siberia" from Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. Prompt question deals with an 8th grader's anger at his family problems, including his younger brother's diagnosis of leukemia, his school problems, and his catching the flu. Uses the novel mentioned above for reference, BUT this could easily be used for any similar novel or text that deals with adolescents and their home issues or misplac
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Grades:
7th - 10th
What is Dynamics - Elements of Music (Grades 7, 8 ,9)
What is Dynamics (Grades 7, 8 ,9) + AnswersPrint and hand out! No preparation needed!This product is designed to revise or introduce students to the musical element of Dynamics. This is done through a detailed comprehension page, a fill in the blanks page, a short answer response page, and a finder word. This product aims to express the existence and relevance of Dynamics in music and how it creates interest within sound sources.Click here to stay up to date with new products and sales by Contem
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Elements of Music bundle: Worksheet bundle of All 7 Elements
What is Melody - Elements of Music (Grades 7, 8 ,9)
What is Melody (Grades 7, 8 ,9) + AnswersPrint and hand out! No preparation needed!This resource focuses on explaining the basic ideas around melody, an important element of music. It describes the definition of melody, explains pitch, scales, and the difference between conjuncted and disjuncted melodies. Visual diagrams are also used to support comprehension and provide examples that can be played by the teacher or students.Click here to stay up to date with new products and sales by Contempora
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Elements of Music bundle: Worksheet bundle of All 7 Elements
What is Texture - Elements of Music (Grades 7, 8 ,9)
What is Texture (Grades 7, 8 ,9) + AnswersPrint and hand out! No preparation needed!This set of sheets focuses on explaining the density of music through thin, medium, and thick textures. It also explains the diverse roles of instruments by discussing monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic textures. This is done through two detailed comprehension pages, a fill in the blanks page, a short answer response page, and a finder word. This product aims to express the existence and relevance of Texture
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Elements of Music bundle: Worksheet bundle of All 7 Elements
What is Rhythm - Elements of Music (Grades 7, 8 ,9)
What is Rhythm (Grades 7, 8 ,9) + AnswersPrint and hand out! No preparation needed!This resource focuses on explaining the basic ideas around rhythm, a crucial element of music. It describes the make-up of rhythm by explaining syncopation, beat, tempo, meter, and duration. Visual diagrams are also used to support comprehension and outline examples.Click here to stay up to date with new products and sales by ContemporaryEducatorIncluded:What is Rhythm comprehension pages x2Rhythm fill in the blan
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Elements of Music bundle: Worksheet bundle of All 7 Elements
What is Harmony - Elements of Music (Grades 7, 8 ,9)
What is Harmony (Grades 7, 8 ,9) + AnswersPrint and hand out! No preparation needed!This resource focuses on explaining the basic ideas around harmony, an important element of music. It describes the definition of harmony, and explains the use, and difference of consonant and dissonant harmonies. Visual diagrams are also used to support comprehension and provide examples that can be played by the teacher or students.Click here to stay up to date with new products and sales by ContemporaryEducato
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Elements of Music bundle: Worksheet bundle of All 7 Elements
March Madness: Music Genre Packet
Students will listen to songs from several music genres and determine which songs continue on throughout each round until deciding on their winning song.This product is for a pdf packet of worksheets for students to complete. There are two versions in this product: a colored packet and a B&W packet. Print out the pages you want to use with your students, play the songs for the entire class or have students listen individually, and enjoy sharing several music genres with your students.The p
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Your Pick: Figurative Language in Music Extension Activity
This file is part of the Figurative Language in Music Bundle, which includes notes on figurative language, a figurative language lyric sheet with five songs, and printable and Google Doc handouts.Students will select an 8-12 line excerpt from the song of their choice. Then they will color-code and annotate the song's figurative language. Finally, they will write a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) paragraph to explain how the song uses figurative language to convey meaning.Example from "Grenade" by
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Figurative Language in Music Bundle
Figurative Language in Music Google Slides Activity
This file is part of the Figurative Language in Music Bundle, which includes notes on figurative language, printable and Google Doc handouts, and an extension activity.Practice identifying figurative language in excerpts from the following songs:"Killing Me Softly with His Song" by the Fugees"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer"Bull in a China Shop" by BNL"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes"Firework" by Katy PerryStudents will color-code songs for figures of speech and annotate to understand the deeper
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Figurative Language in Music Bundle
50 Grammar Bell Ringers - Volume 4
Set a culture of high expectations even before your students walk in the door with a must-have set of rigorous Bell Ringers - Volume 4. Product includes (50) thought-provoking bell ringers that will foster rich discussion with stimulating writing topics and challenging ELA grammar review. You never need to worry about a topic again! Perfect for test prep and super substitute-friendly.Need more Bell Ringers to last throughout the year? Check out my 200 Bell Ringer Jumbo Bundle!Let your hard w
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â 200 Grammar Bell Ringers Jumbo Bundle
Swimming with Sharks: A Great Gatsby Character Analysis through Popular Songs
This fun, no prep activity to have students do after reading The Great Gatsby will be a class favorite! This packet includes a song analysis of "Sharks" by Imagine Dragons and an explanatory paragraph of how the song fits Nick Carraway, an eight-sentence paragraph model for students to use, and lyrics from some popular songs for students to choose to analyze any other character from The Great Gatsby.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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