Engage students with song lyric analysis in paired texts: Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty” and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Growing Up.” Detailed, CCSS-aligned plans integrate close reading of song lyrics, text-dependent-analysis, writing, speaking, listening, and inquiry skills, making this comprehensive resource both engaging and worthwhile.
*Due to copyright, the texts are not provided in this resource. I have linked to online texts which are readily available online for your convenience.
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
★Three Detailed, CCSS-Aligned Lesson Plans + Teacher Notes (5 Pages) that each provide an opener, writer’s notebook activity, and analysis/writing activity.
★Lesson Handouts (11 Pages) correspond with lesson plan activities and are designed to help students practice core skills as they engage with the texts.
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Benefits of this resource include:
★ High engagement = happy students and happy teacher
★ Development of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills
★ Productive use of class time that is maximized for student learning
This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to engage their students and try new things!
★ Teachers who want a great way to integrate multiple ELA skills!
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