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Supplementary Materials for Characteristics of Organisms (PDF)
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Supplementary Materials for Characteristics of Organisms (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Common Core, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Supplementary Materials for Characteristics of Organisms Every classroom has its own rhythm, and this free bonus pack is designed to support that. Whether you need a little something extra for early finishers, a take-home task, or a holiday activity, these extra questions are ready to go. They connect to the topics from the reading lesson you've already covered—but not all the answers are in the text. Some questions ask students to think a bit deeper, make connections, or share their own ideas. What's inside? Extra questions for Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Reading Passage 1: Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment Reading Passage 2: Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms Reading Passage 3: Instincts, Behavior, and Survival Reading Passage 4: Plant and Animal Cells Reading Passage 5: Plant Structure, Function, and Survival Reading Passage 6: Animals, Plants, and Energy Reading Passage 7: Animal Needs and Animal Behavior Reading Passage 8: The Five Senses and Survival Product Info: 24 pages Teaching Duration: 3 Weeks Science Reading Comprehension Outline: Targeted for students in 3rd and 4th grades, these reading passages are enhanced with illustrations and graphs to elucidate critical points. Each lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards, allowing you to integrate science reading practice effortlessly, knowing that minimal preparation is needed on your part. Each passage comes with a variety of questions in different formats, including multiple-choice formats, data analysis, and fill-in-the-blanks. The topics covered strike a balance between engaging content and core curriculum-based science subjects. Versatile in application, these lessons are suitable for a variety of settings such as whole-class instruction, morning activities, independent desk work, small group discussions, contingency plans for substitute teachers, homework assignments, or even special holiday-themed tasks. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .

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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Life Science, Biology

Reading Passage 15: Electric Energy Google Forms
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Reading Passage 15: Electric Energy Google Forms
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Grade 5, 6, 7, Centers, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests

Free Reading Passage on Electric Energy for Physical Science What's inside this free product? Independent Google Forms Version: This is the independent Google Forms version containingone lesson. Product Info: 1 form (US English with Answers) Google Forms Version Teaching Duration: Approx. 90 Minutes Science Reading Comprehension Outline: Introducing a comprehensive resource tailored for 5th and 6th graders, this product offers enriching reading passages supplemented with illustrative pictures and graphs to clarify key concepts. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it offers a hassle-free approach to teaching, given that the bulk of the preparation is already done for you. The passages present a diverse set of questions – from multiple choice to data analysis and fill-in-the-blanks. This ensures a rich blend of high-interest content and fundamental curriculum-based science themes. With its versatility, you can seamlessly integrate these lessons into various classroom settings, whether it's whole class discussions, morning exercises, independent desk tasks, small group engagements, contingency plans for substitute teachers, regular homework assignments, or even themed activities for holidays. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 5/6 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Physical and Chemical Properties Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Motion and Energy Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Electricity and Magnets Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Cells, Reproduction and Genetics Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Human Body Systems Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Plant Parts and Ecosystems Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycle Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Ocean Exploration and Natural Resources Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Weather and Solar System Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .

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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Physics, Physical Science, Ccss, Digital Centers

Division Crossword: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
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Division Crossword: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, Numbers, Early Math, Math, Division, Multiplication and Division, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Crosswords Puzzles, Centers, Activities

THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX CROSSWORD DOWNLOAD FULL SIX CROSSWORD DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Crossword Series (Themed) This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. Division Crosswords Word List 1. Basic Division Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine 2. Dividing by 3 and 4 One, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten 3. Dividing by 5 and 6 Two, Three, Four, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten 4. Dividing by 7 and 8 One, Two, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine 5. Dividing by 9 and 10 Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine 6. Larger Division Numbers Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Eighteen PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More Division Themed Products Nothing as yet but follow the store for the lastest on new products. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Crossword Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Crosswords PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Crosswords, Division, Division Crosswords, Math, Math Crosswords, Larger Division Numbers, Crossword, Crossword Puzzles

Letter X Song (Original Music Video)

Letter X Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product is the perfect way for teachers to help their students learn about the letter X. The video is engaging and informative, and it will help students learn letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, The Letter X Song, X.song

Letter J Song (Animated Music Video)

Letter J Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product is the Letter J Song, which can help teachers teach the Letter J Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter J, vocabulary words with the Letter J sound, and Letter J handwriting practice. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the basics of the English language.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels

Letter W Song (Original Music Video)

Letter W Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter W Song will help students learn all about the letter by watching a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the letter W.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics

At Song (Animated Music Video)

At Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Songs, Activities

This product, The AT Song (Animated Music Video), is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the sight word AT. This video is fun and engaging, and will help students build reading speed and fluency.

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Letter R Song (Original Music Video)

Letter R Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter R Song is an original music video that will help students learn about the letter by watching a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This product is great for teachers who want to help their students learn about the letter in a fun and engaging way.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter R, Song For R

Letter G Song (Original Music Video)

Letter G Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

Description: The Letter G Song is a great way for students to learn about the letter. They can watch a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn about the letter G.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, G Song

Letter L Song (Original Music Video)

Letter L Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter L Song is an original music video that will help students learn all about the letter. This video covers letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the letter L.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter L, L Music, Have Fun Teaching Letter L Song, L Video, L.song

Letter D Song (Animated Music Video)

Letter D Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Alphabet Song (Animated Music Video) is a great resource for teachers to help their students learn letter names and sounds. The catchy lyrics and colorful video make it a fun and engaging learning tool for students of all ages.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Animated Letter A, Letter D Songs For Preschool

After Song (Animated Music Video)

After Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The AFTER Song (Animated Music Video) is a great resource for helping students recognize the sight word AFTER. The song is catchy and easy to follow, and the animation is clear and engaging. This is a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom to help their students learn and remember the sight word AFTER.

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Letter I Song (Animated Music Video)

Letter I Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product is the Letter I Song and it is a great resource for teaching the Letter I Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter I, vocabulary words with the Letter I sound, and Letter I handwriting practice. This product is perfect for any teacher who wants to help their students learn the Letter I Sound and improve their handwriting.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels

Letter C Song (MP3)

Letter C Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter C Song (MP3) is a great resource for helping students learn about the letter C. The catchy lyrics and fun visuals make it a great way for students to learn about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics

Letter M Song (Original Music Video)

Letter M Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter M Song is an original music video that will help students learn all about the letter. By watching the video, students will be able to learn the letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the English language.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter M, The Letter M Song

Full Song (MP3)

Full Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities

Get ready to witness a revolution in your teaching methods with our fantastic digital educational resource designed especially for educators - the "Full Song MP3" from TeachSimple. This engaging audio tool creates a fun and interactive way for students to learn and master the sight word "FULL" effortlessly. Our professionally created song is catchy, simple, and sticks in your mind, ensuring quick learning while keeping the experience enjoyable for your students. Inside this useful package, you'll find one top-notch MP3 audio file that showcases outstanding vocals and vibrant sound quality. The song presents various examples of incorporating the word "FULL" into different sentences so that students improve their reading comprehension and expand their vocabulary. Ideal for all learners - whether they are ESL/EFL or native English speakers - this distinctive audio resource emphasizes crucial auditory processing skills required to establish solid literacy foundations. It's time to break away from monotonous flashcards or repetitive worksheets! Hold your students' interest and encourage an enduring enthusiasm for learning with our Full Song MP3! Don't let this valuable educational tool pass you by – head over to teachsimple.com/product/full-song-mp3 now! Product contents: - 1 Premium Full Song MP3 Audio File

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Been Song (MP3)

Been Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Songs, Activities

This product is great for helping students recognize the sight word BEEN. The BEEN Song (MP3) is put to a catchy tune and is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn.

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Both Song (MP3)

Both Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Songs, Activities

This product, The BOTH Song (MP3), will help students recognize the sight word BOTH. The song is catchy and uses the word BOTH multiple times in different ways to help students learn. This is a great resource for any teacher looking to help their students learn sight words.

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Five Song (MP3)

Five Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities

The FIVE Song (MP3) is a great resource for helping students recognize the sight word FIVE. The song is catchy and easy to follow, and the repetition of the word FIVE will help students remember it.

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Letter S Song (Animated Music Video)

Letter S Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product is the Letter S Song and it can help teachers teach the Letter S Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter S, vocabulary words with the Letter S sound, and Letter S handwriting practice. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the Letter S.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels, Letter S Song For Kindergarten, The Letter S Song

Analyzing Diction Through Pop Music Song Lessons

Analyzing Diction Through Pop Music Song Lessons
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Songs, Activities

Teach students how to analyze literature with these engaging music activities! Inspired by Nancy Dean’s Voice Lessons , Song Lessons uses pop music (country, rock, pop, and folk) to teach the impact of literary devices in literature. A perfect bell ringer or Friday afternoon activity , this section asks students to analyze music lyrics through the literary device of diction. This activity is so easy and fun to implement with your students! Simply start by introducing the literary device with the provided definition, then use the copy/paste directions to create and then print any of the five provided song discussion activities. When students walk into their next class and hear a song playing over your speakers, they will be so excited to get started analyzing the lyrics with each worksheets questions and annotation activity . Once students are comfortable with song discussions, you can provide them with the opportunity to create their own! They will have a blast sharing the literary power of their favorite song! Each Song Lesson section contains the following: - An introduction with lesson planning advice and the definitions of 5 literary devices (Detail, Diction, Imagery, Point of View, and Tone) - 5 short song lessons. Each lesson includes a pop song (music and lyrics available via included web link), an annotation activity , and three close reading analysis questions that ask students to examine the selected song through the lens of the literary concept of diction - An answer key for each included song A Create Your Own Song Lesson Assignment that allows students to share their favorite music while also demonstrating their understanding of the literary device of diction. This assignment worksheet includes a rubric tied to the ELA Common Core Standards CCRA.W.4 and CCRA.SL.2 LYRICS ANALYZED IN SONG LESSONS: DICTION: "Romeo and Juliet," by Dire Straits; "Directions," by Josh Rouse; "Look at Miss Ohio," by Gillian Welch; "Rock Hard Times," by The Eels, "Lost in the Supermarket," by The Clash. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3, 4, and 5), Speaking and Listening (2), and Writing (4). This resource is provided as a Microsoft PowerPoint template file. This resource contains 11 pages.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Bell Ringer, Literary Analysis, Literary Devices, Music, Analyze Diction, Diction In Songs, Diction Lessons

Around Song (Animated Music Video)

Around Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product, The AROUND Song (Animated Music Video), is a great resource for teachers who are looking to help their students recognize the sight word AROUND. This video is fun and engaging, and will help build reading speed and fluency.

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Letter U Song (Original Music Video)

Letter U Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This product is the Letter U Song (Original Music Video). It will help students learn about the letter by watching a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the English language.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics

In Song (Animated Music Video)

In Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The IN Song (Animated Music Video) is a great resource for helping students recognize the sight word IN. The song is catchy and easy to follow, and the visuals are engaging and helpful. This is a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom to help students learn and remember the sight word IN.

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Alphabet Animals Song (Animated Music Video)

Alphabet Animals Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

This Alphabet Animals Song will help review the alphabet and learn new animals in a fun and memorable way!

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics

Letter I Song (MP3)

Letter I Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter I Song (MP3) helps students learn the letter sound, vocabulary words, and letter formation. It's a catchy song that will keep them engaged and excited to learn.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics

Analyzing Details Through Pop Music Song Lessons

Analyzing Details Through Pop Music Song Lessons
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Songs, Activities

Introduce students to the art of literary analysis with these captivating music-based activities! Taking inspiration from Nancy Dean's Voice Lessons, our Song Lessons module employs various genres of pop music (including country, rock, and folk) to demonstrate the power of literary devices in literature. This segment, which serves as an ideal warm-up or end-of-week exercise, invites students to scrutinize song lyrics through the lens of detailed literary devices. This activity is so easy and fun to implement with your students! Simply start by introducing the literary device with the provided definition, then use the copy/paste directions to create and then print any of the five provided song discussion activities. When students walk into their next class and hear a song playing over your speakers, they will be so excited to get started analyzing the lyrics with each worksheets questions and annotation activity . Once students are comfortable with song discussions, you can provide them with the opportunity to create their own! They will have a blast sharing the literary power of their favorite song! Each Song Lesson section contains the following: - An introduction with lesson planning advice and the definitions of 5 literary devices (Detail, Diction, Imagery, Point of View, and Tone) - 5 short song lessons. Each lesson includes a pop song (music and lyrics available via included web link), an annotation activity , and three close reading analysis questions that ask students to examine the selected song through the lens of the literary concept of details - An answer key for each included song - A Create Your Own Song Lesson Assignment that allows students to share their favorite music while also demonstrating their understanding of the literary device of details. This assignment worksheet includes a rubric tied to the ELA Common Core Standards CCRA.W.4 and CCRA.SL.2 LYRICS ANALYZED IN SONG LESSONS: DETAILS: "In Lonesome Dove," by Garth Brooks; "Six Blocks Away," by Lucinda Williams; "Traveling Soldier," by The Dixie Chicks; "Racing in the Streets," by Bruce Springsteen; "Lido Shuffle," by BOZ SCAGGS. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3, 4, and 5), Speaking and Listening (2), and Writing (4). This resource is provided as a Microsoft PowerPoint template file. This resource contains 11 pages.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Bell Ringer, Music, Literary Analysis, Literary Devices