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Poem and Song Lyric Analysis | “Invictus” and “Whatever it Takes”

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Make text analysis less intimidating with these detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans high school English teachers are loving! Paired texts lessons (William Ernest Henley’s poem “Invictus” and Imagine Dragons’ song “Whatever it Takes”) integrate close reading, text-based writing, speaking, listening, and research skills, making this resource both engaging and worthwhile.
 
*Due to copyright, only the text of “Invictus” is provided in this resource. I have linked to the other texts which are readily available online for your convenience.

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Paired Texts Song Lyric Analysis | "Cry Pretty" and "Growing Up"

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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Paired Text Lessons "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou and Tupac

Make literary analysis less intimidating with these paired text analysis lesson plans for Maya Angelou's poem and Tupac's song "Still I Rise." Detailed CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate close reading, text-based writing, and research skills, making this resource both engaging and worthwhile.
 
*Due to copyright, texts are not provided in this resource. I have linked to the texts that are available online for your convenience.

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    Make text analysis less intimidating with these detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans high school English teachers are loving! Paired texts lessons (William Ernest Henley’s poem “Invictus” and Imagine Dragons’ song “Whatever it Takes”) integrate close reading, text-based writing, speaking, listening, and research skills, making this resource both engaging and worthwhile.
     
    *Due to copyright, only the text of “Invictus” is provided in this resource. I have linked to the other 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 (4 Pages) that each provide an opener, writer’s notebook activity, and analysis/writing activity.
     
    ★Lesson Handouts (13 Pages) correspond with lesson plans 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 in ONE assignment!
     
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