Fourth graders explore language arts by analyzing poetry styles. In this writing analysis instructional activity, 4th graders read several sample poems in class and identify similes, metaphors and other figurative language within them....

Learners are provided with a set of parameters, including theme, time signature, number of measures, and form. Working within these parameters, the class , step by step, goes through the process of creating, notating, and recording a...

Students use a traditional German Folksong to increase vocabulary. They use a traditional German folksong to identify a historical time period and explain the meaning of Die Lorelei.

Students research one of the many urban race riots in U.S. history, from the New York City riots during the Civil War to the "Red Summer of 1919" or the hate-strikes of 1943. They present their findings in the form of a newspaper's front...

Students listen as the teacher explains what poetry is as well as describes several types of poetry such as haiku, free verse, limerick, cinquain, and an acrostic. Students read examples of each type of poetry. They compose a poem...

In this English Language children's rhyme worksheet, students enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhyme 'If You're Happy and You Know It.'

Second graders write "how to" sequences for tasks so that another person can follow the sequence to perform the action. They write a "show and teach" once a month for evaluation.

High schoolers define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.

Young scholars sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star without accompaniment, and maintain the tonal center.

Twelfth graders problem solve limit/function value situations. They solve the problems using a graphing calculator, which allows them to see the function's graph, and infer the function value and limit from the graph.

Students investigate the history of Kansas City and then create recipes from the area, including Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, and Kansas City Corn.

Young scholars analyze and discuss various sculptures by the artist Andrea Arroyo. They discuss ways artists use symbols to express abstract ideas, design and create a plasticine plaque, and write a journal response.

High schoolers investigate the history behind The New Deal through using primary source documents. This allows students to discover history with limited background knowledge. They answer questions and receive further clarification with...

Students study folksongs and The Jam on Gerry's Rock. They discuss folksongs they are familiar with and listen to information of The Jam on Gerry's Rock. They sing the song and discuss the story it tells and its qualities as a folksong....

Students sing the English songs that are mentioned on the board. The closer the 'seeker' gets to the hidden object, the louder the class will sing; the farther, the quieter. From these clues the pupil should be able to find the hidden...

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

Students consider the creation. In this creation lesson, students observe nature and relate natural things to the creation. Students watch a Christian video about the creation.

By examining the lives and lyrics of popular, positive black female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill, young scholars can trace a direct line back to the inspirational writer and poet, Maya Angelou. Rap lyrics will help...

Explore the lyrics of five cowboy songs from 1860's and 1870's.

Students are often hesitant to speak out with their own explications of literature, but usually have no qualms when asked to offer interpretations of popular musical lyrics. In fact, they seem quite eager to defend a lyrical explanation...

This website provides links to full texts of Middle English song lyrics, which are illustraed with illuminated manuscript art and fully annotated. Links to essays, articles, and related resources.

Here is an excellent way to engage your students in the study of poetry; use rap! PBS provides the materials you will need. Students will examine central themes, hip hop culture, political, social and cultural events that may have...

What was life like for a western pioneer? Students take a journey through westward expansion using music to understand the experience of the pioneers. As they listen to lyrics and analyze the different types of music that was being sung...

Throughout American history, popular music has reflected the mood and opinions of the times. By exploring sheet music, learners analyze issues related to industrialization and reform to answer the essential question, "How does society...