$5 - $10 6th Grade English Language Arts Songs (by date, oldest first)

Are you stumped about what to do with your students for Valentine's Day? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze LOVE songs!

The LOVE Song Analysis& Projects RESOURCE for middle and high schoolers can be used for one day, one week, or up to a month or unit of love and adds excitement for them, even if they don't have a "boo" or "bae."

This EDITABLE resource has 9 PROJECTS and assignments, a whopping 25 popular love songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annotations, and a general set of questions for you to tailor to your situation. Check this out!

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

1. 25 POPULAR MULTI-GENRE LOVE SONGS for analysis!

2. Over 100+ Discussion Questions,

3. 9 Projects/Assignments

4. Variety of Genres

5. Multi-Love-Related Themes (Endless, break up, reserved types of themes)

6. LYRICS links for each song provided and more

Some SONGS INCLUDED:

1. Beyonce's "Love on Top"

2. The Beatles' "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"

3. Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me"

4. No Doubt's "Don't Speak"

5. Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me"

6. Tevin Campbell's "Can We Talk?"

7. Lionel Richie & Diana Ross' "Endless Love"

8. Usher's "Burn"

9. Brandy & Monica's "The Boy is Mine"

10. Ed Sheeran's "Perfect"

and 15 other Popular LOVE songs

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"4 LOVE SONNETS" [POEMS & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS]

4 LOVE SONNETS [MEGA-PACK]

THE LOVE BUNDLE [POEMS ON LOVE, LOSS, & LIFE]

SECONDARY GET-TO-KNOW-YOU YEAR-ROUND BINGO AND GAMES

T.P. - C.A.S.T.T. [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

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Dive into the world of argumentative writing with a fresh, culturally relevant approach! This comprehensive resource uses the popular song "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy and Monica to introduce middle school students to the key elements of a strong argument.

Learning Objectives:

• Trace an argument using song lyrics.
• Identify the essential components of an argumentative essay.

What's Inside:

• A 60-minute lesson plan aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.
• A 12-slide PowerPoint presentation.
• Chunked and labeled song lyrics for clarity and ease of tracing arguments.
• Vocabulary words: argument, counterargument, and rebuttal.
• Engaging writing activities, including a Do Now, lyric annotation, and a tracing argument graphic organizer.

Usage Scenario: Perfect for middle school ELA teachers and interventionists, this resource is both engaging and educational. Start with a Do Now activity, delve into vocabulary, and introduce students to the iconic artists. After watching the music video, students will actively engage with the lyrics, tracing the arguments of each singer. By the end of the lesson, students will form and share their opinions on which singer presented the strongest argument. The PowerPoint also includes additional discourse questions for extended engagement.

Highlights!

• Print & Go: This resource is ready to be used with minimal preparation.
• High Engagement: Incorporate what students love (music) with what they need to master (argumentative writing).
• Culturally Relevant: Connect with students using a song they recognize and enjoy.

Elevate your teaching game with this innovative resource. Ideal for middle school grades, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring your students are on the right track while having fun!