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Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Activity: Firework by Katy Perry
Sure to engage your class in poetry, this resource requires them to identify, label, and explain poetic devices and figurative language used in Katy Perry's hit song "Firework". A well-organized page that chunks the lyrics so learners...
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Using the Internet - Art and Design
An interesting resource that might work best in an upper level art course, this handout provides a list of nine websites where young artists can read and study about all forms of art. These online resources range from a dictionary of...
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Boombox Classroom: Music and Language
In this music and speech worksheet, pupils find similarities between language and music. Students also tell about their own language. Pupils also may write the 7 music letters.
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Pablo Picasso
Introduce your class to one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. After reading a brief biography of Pablo Picasso, pupils create their own collages on the next page on the theme of music.
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Vivaldi and The Four Seasons: Teacher Resource Kit
Did you know that Vivaldi wrote "Winter," the final concerto of his The Four Seasons, in the key of F minor to echo the sleigh ride pieces popular at the time? A teacher resource kit, designed to support a study of the work, is packed...
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Reading: A Talk on the Effects of Music on Our Brains
In this reading an interview transcript worksheet, students read the transcript from an interview with Daniel Levitin who was a psychologist interested in the effects of music on the human brain. Students then answer 10 true and false...
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Requiem "The Song of the Murdered Jewish People"
Music and poetry are vehicles that can tell many stories. Learners read the poem "The Song of the Murdered Jewish People" by Itzhak Katzenelson, then listen to the requiem it inspired; composed by Zlata Razdolina. Excellent background...
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Handel
After reading a selection on the life of Handel, learners utilize worksheets embedded in the packet in order to write a synopsis of his life's story. There is also a quiz on his life with questions such as: What kinds of music did Handel...
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Johan Sebastian Bach
After reading a selection on the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, pupils utilize worksheets embedded in the packet in order to write a synopsis of his life's story. There is also a quiz on his life with questions such as: What instruments...
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Medieval Music -- 500-1450
In this music history worksheet, students learn about the musical style and instrumentation in the years between 500-1450. Students read several informative paragraphs and answer 7 questions.
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Music And War
In this music worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs of information about music and wars. Students learn the 4 main roles of music in wartime. Students answer 5 questions.
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Beginning Spelling - "Music"
In this spelling worksheet, 2nd graders spell 12 words correctly using the definition listed to the right of the jumbled music word.
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The Danish Band, Aqua
If you don't know the answer to a question, how do you find it? This is the skill you can help children learn. Using this resource, learners answer a series of questions relating to the band Aqua. Since they won't be familiar with this...
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Idioms Quiz: Music
In this idioms instructional activity, students read the example idioms related to music. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 online exercises.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
In this music history worksheet, students read and analyze an article on Johann Sebastian Bach and then answer twelve comprehension questions about the composer.
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Code Breaker!
For this music notes worksheet, students decode a message with the letter names of notes. Students analyze the 8 labeled names of notes on the treble clef. Students write the letter names of each of 60 notes underneath the notes. A...
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Compas, The Popular Music of Haiti
In this Caribbean music worksheet, 8th graders read about the background of and musical instruments used in Compas music which is the popular music of Haiti. They answer 4 questions based on the reading. They complete an extension...
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Music
In this musical instrument worksheet, students match the names of 9 instruments with the illustrations that go with them. This is intended for ESL use but is usable for anyone.
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AC/DC Fanatics
Hone your class' research skills with this short quiz. Learners find answers to 15 questions relating to the musical group AC/DC. This could be used as a filler activity.
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Gary Allan
Even if your class may not be familiar with the country singer Gary Allan, this resource could be used as a filler activity, or as a research project. Learners could practice their research skills by searching for the answers to the 15...
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Adema Lyrics
Motivate your class with this music-related worksheet. Learners answer a series of questions relating to the band Adema. This would be a perfect time to hone important research skills.
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AC/DC Gods of Rock
Motivate your learners with this fun quiz. They answer questions about the rock band AC/DC. This is a great way to help them hone their research skills.
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Highway to Hell
Provide a little variety with this music-related resource. Learners answer 15 questions about the band AC/DC. They can use Internet research to find the answers to the questions.
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Aaliyah's Lyrics
Focusing on the lyrics of Aaliyah's music, learners can practice research skills to answer the questions in this resource. This 10-question quiz could be a great way to have learners use the Internet to find answers.