For this composing your chorus worksheet, students complete the 5 tasks explained on this worksheet to create their own catchy, repetitive melody.

In this composing task learning exercise, students read 2 pages of information regarding basic composition, backing rhythms, composing the melodies by ear and from the chord, and composing the chorus. Steps and tips for composing are...

In this gospel music learning exercise, students read a brief introduction to gospel music and respond to 10 short answer questions regarding it.

For 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...

In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhyme 'The Mulberry Bush.'

In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhyme 'Head, Shoulder, Knees, and Toes.'

Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students define the word philanthropist through song.

Students explore their feelings when someone smiles at them. In this smiles lesson, students practice listening skills while discussing what makes them smile with a partner.

Students use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving. In this philanthropy lesson, students write poetry based on philanthropy using poetic conventions. Students...

Students investigate factions in society. In this factions instructional activity, students learn the definition of factions before breaking into groups. They listen to a read aloud of The Butter Battle Book and describe what happens to...

Students research songs from the past to learn about historical events. In this music history lesson, students conduct a survey on the Star-Spangled Banner, research the song and history on various websites, and research songs in the...

Students identify lightning words from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to complete definition and synonym activities. In this word study instructional activity, students discuss lighting words and read a Mark Twain quote. Students then read...

Students explore music that exemplified the Civil Rights Movement. In this music and history instructional activity, students research 1960's protest songs, Motown recorded music, and rap of the 1990's to consider the power of music and...

Students examine the changing American landscape. In this cause and effect lesson, students listen to rock music that exemplifies urban growth in America and the interconnectedness of America today. Students write cause and effect essays...

Students explore a literal and figurative wall. In this communication instructional activity, students examine and discuss barriers in communication as they analyze Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and Robert Frost's "Mending Wall".

Students examine how pop art compliments music. In this arts lesson, students explore the elements of pop art and replicate those elements in their own piece of art.