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Middle school Back to School literature songs
Motivational Lyric Posters
Choose from 16 lyric posters, in both black&white + color, to display around your classroom.
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Inspire your students with songs they will recognize and love.
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Have a question, just email me teachingandsofourth@gmail.com!
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PreK - 12th
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Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
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4th - 8th
The Odyssey / O Brother Where Art Thou Movie Activities, Lyric Analysis, CCSS
The movie O Brother Where Art Thou is the perfect pairing to add fun and depth of learning to The Odyssey! These activities foster comparison skills as students analyze the similarities and differences between the two mediums. As a bonus, I've included two song-lyric analysis activities in which students apply Odysseus' travels to the lyrics from two different tunes that make an appearance, including "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow"! I find this adds just a splash of extra fun! ♪INCLUDES: ★2 page
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7th - 12th
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Brain Break Cards | Brain Break Dance Cards | Brain Break Activities | QR codes
50 Brain Break cards, brain break dance activities and brain break songs with QR codes allow flexible use from individual to whole class. Use the brain break song cards in many ways in your classroom: Individual Brain Breaks (Scan QR Code and Dance); Small Group Brain Break around an ipad (Scan and Dance); Whole Class Brain Break (Open PDF, click on the link and Dance). Perfect for Back to School icebreaker, rainy days or just to get the wiggles out.A Brain Break is a kinesthetic activity us
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PreK - 6th
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Poetry & Song Lyrics Comparison Activity w/Key
Students have a hard time understanding poetry, but put the words into a song & they seem to get it. This exercise pairs up songs with poems that have similar literary elements and/or themes to make it easier for students to understand difficult concepts.
See the free download for a listing of all the songs & poems included in this lesson.
Teacher's guide/answer key included!
Created by Tracee Orman
www.traceeorman.com
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES G
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Similes and Metaphors in Music Activity Pack
This packet contains:
~links to 6 different music videos with fun songs the kids know and love that contain examples of similes and metaphors. The songs include:
"Without Love" from the movie Hairspray
"Firework" by Katy Perry
"Red" by Taylor Swift
"Mr. Grinch" from When the Grinch Stole Christmas
"Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes
and "Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music" you can use as an introduction or review
~A Simile and Metaphor Cheat Sheet
~Song Lyrics to the songs listed above
~Pr
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3rd - 6th
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Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark Set {VERSION 1}
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!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Taylor Swift Lyrics Coloring Page Bookmark BUNDLE
Elementary Back to School Songs, Name Games, and Chants with Mp3's K-6
Back to School will be a breeze in your elementary classroom while building classroom community. Play fun Names games, sing songs while connecting with students, building classroom community and establishing rules and procedures. These songs, games and activities can be used as brain breaks, welcoming/morning time and more. Part of a Bundle! K-6RESOURCE INCLUDES:15 Songs and Games in Poster and Mini-Card Size 4 Songs (with Mp3)11 GamesHOW TO USE:Each song, chant and game is easy to learn-you
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PreK - 6th
Motivational Song Lyric Posters - Rainbow Neon Classroom Decor
Inspire and motivate your students with these set of Song Lyric Posters. Lyrics have been chosen from all different genres. These bright and colorful song lyric posters are a beautiful addition to instantly update your classroom decor!Included in this Product:40 Color posters with motivational song lyrics from all genres40 B/W posters with motivational song lyrics from all genresThese are 8.5x11" posters. I recommend printing on cardstock for durability.I also included instructions for printi
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K - 12th
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Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost — Poem Analysis, The Outsiders Activity
This lesson is a poem analysis of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. This is a perfect side activity for the novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton!This activity also works on its own if you are looking just to teach about the poem itself. Your students don't have to be reading The Outsiders.In Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Ponyboy recites the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." This poem plays a major role in the novel as it represents the universal message to stay gold and stay pure. Have your stud
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Novel Study | Complete Unit Plan
Identifying theme and tone using paired readings
Check out the updated version of this assignment.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mother-to-Son-and-Dear-Mama-Paired-Reading-3835433
Students will identify the theme and tone using "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and "Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur.
Elementary Brain Breaks, Games, Songs, Rules, and Manners Activities K-6 BUNDLE
Elementary Classroom Bundle of Songs, Games, Brain Breaks, Rules, and Manners can help you Create the perfect elementary classroom culture through songs, chants rules, brain breaks and games. Your students will respond better and happier when together you are singing and chanting and playing games. These are easy to learn songs set to familiar tunes. There's a wide variety to fit every grade level. Product includes posters and flash cards and sound files (for some songs). Fun and Engaging activ
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PreK - 6th
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Elementary Music Class Resources + BTS BUNDLE: Songs,Chants,Games,Decor, Lessons
Elementary Music Class Resources + BTS BUNDLE: Songs, Chants ,Games, Decor, Lessons is packed with elementary music materials like K-6- Hello Songs, Games, Décor, Lessons, Rules, Organization and 7 music lessons, games and activity resources which can help you establish or embellish your music classroom. All of the materials blend perfectly with Kodaly, Orff and other methodologies.This Bundle will give you all the tools you need to establish the basics in your music classroom. No need to worry
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PreK - 6th
Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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Langston Hughes & Tupac Shakur Bundle - I, too, Changes, Harlem, The Rose ...
While from different eras, Tupac Shakur and Langston Hughes use poetry and music to explore themes of identity, social injustice, and the African American experience. Studying them together allows a deeper understanding of how art can serve as a platform for advocating change.What's included:- Langston Hughes Biography- Tupac Shakur Biography- I, Too vs Changes- Mother to Son vs Dear Mama- Harlem vs The Rose that Grew from Concrete
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6th - 12th
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Langston Hughes - Mother to Son - Tupac - Dear Mama - Poem & Song Comparison
Matching these two touching pieces will help students highlight differences in perspectives, tones, and eras. The pre-activity questions and extension activities will allow students to reflect on their own loved ones.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Questions- Mother to Son Analysis Questions- Dear Mama Analysis Questions- Poem & Song Comparison Questions- Tone Venn Diagram- Extension Activity- Answer Keys
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6th - 12th
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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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Welcome Back! A Movement Song for Back to School (mp3 Accomp, Scores and Slides)
This original song will help your kids share about their summer break in a fun and musical way! Included in this Google slide set are mp3 accompaniment tracks and score PDF's including piano, ukulele, and percussion to accompany. The song has multiple verses and opportunities for you to add your own!
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K - 6th
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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)
Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word document, so you can add extra questions to the directions and answer sheets if you'd like. -Songs are from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Brantley Gilbert, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Andra Day, etc. -Poems are all American Literature poems from Maya Angelou,
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7th - 12th
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Vocal Warm Ups | Choir Builders on Google Slides
Choir or chorus, call it what you wish, all voices need to be warmed up in order to sing well & safely. This collection of choir builders will do just that; build choral skills such as sight reading, rhythmic accuracy, encourage good posture, and sing in 3-part harmony using solfege & lyrics. Included in the 12 pages:Vocal warm upsSight reading: Singing & ClappingPhysical warm upsBreathing techniquesTOU & Thank YouDue to the difficulty level, I use these with middle school choi
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Choir Bundle | Choral Program Resources | 30% off
Class Song Freebie: "Better When We're Learning"
Singing together in the classroom is a beautiful and POWERFUL thing! Enjoy building community in your classroom with this FREE class song "Better When We're Learning" set to Meghan Trainor's "Better When I'm Dancing." Want more information on how songs work in my classroom? Check out my blog page here to read more!WHAT'S INCLUDED?Song Link (with start and stop times)Singing Tutorial Link (video of me/my students singing the song)Song Slide on PowerPoint (to display in your classroom!)Song Slide
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K - 6th
Reading Fluency Passages Bundle (Distance Learning)
Reading Fluency Passages for Upper Grades is a collection of poems, songs, quotes, and speeches that teach about America’s history as students focus on reading fluency. Common Core Anchor Reading Standards posters can also be used to remind students of the strategies they are using while working on their fluency. Poems by Robert Frost and songs about westward expansion help students understand about different time periods and introduce them to many different vocabulary words. Students learn to r
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3rd - 6th
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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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Elementary Music Class Resources World BUNDLE: Activities, Songs, Planner, Decor
Around the world themed elementary music class essential materials. The Elementary Music Class Resources World BUNDLE: Activities, Songs, Planner, Decor gives you the foundational materials you need to set up or revamp an elementary music program. Music Teachers need a core collection of Hello Songs, Games, Activities, Planner and Decor. It's HERE! Whether starting a new elementary music program, Moving to a new school or you just need a change, the Music Class Essentials in a World Theme Décor
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PreK - 6th
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