Reggae Teacher Resources

Is your class learning about different musical genres? The talented worms in this video sing a catchy reggae song. Everyone will definitely want to dance along with these wiggly worms!

In this Caribbean music activity, 9th graders examine a graphic organizer that describes the characteristics of reggae music. They answer 6 short answer questions using the details from the graphic organizer.

In the reggae listening activity worksheet, students listen to "Present Arms" by UB40 and "No Woman, No Cry" by Bob Marley and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

Sway to a fun tune and get to know the primary colors blue, yellow, and red. In addition, viewers see what happens when primary colors are mixed together to make secondary colors.

In this Reggae music worksheet, students listen to several pieces of music and then answer a variety of questions about each one.

In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt about Reggae music from Jamaica. They identify when and where it began and how the lyrics are sung. Students also respond to six questions related to reggae music.

Little Richard covers Rubber Duckie in a fun style; this could be a fun activity to use as a filler. You could have students sing along.

Students compare Reggae to other musical genres and identify rhythms. They study the history and musical significance of Reggae as a musical genre.

Students analyze and describe Reggae music using correct musical terms to discuss tonality, instrumentation, meter and tempo. They experiment with singing and dancing to Reggae music in a style appropriate to the genre.

Students recognize and describe elements of Bob Marley's life that influenced his song writing as evidenced in the song "No Woman No Cry". They identify the elements of music characteristic of Reggae.

Fifth graders sing the syllables and pitches of the C major scale, and sing Do - Re - Mi in two-part harmony. They discuss the definition for round and canon, and contrast gamelan music of the Spice Islands with reggae from Jamaica.

Put a reggae spin on literature instruction with a music video detailing what characters are, and what a setting is. In addition to the concept's definitions, the video displays an excerpt that showcases how to identify the characters...

Pupils study songs of mass and individual protest. They view a video clip and discuss the song and words the protesters sing. They study the song, "We Shall Overcome" and discuss the characteristics of the song and chant and sing it....

When you hear the first few beats of "Despacito," the unrivaled Latin pop hit of 2017, you can't keep your feet from moving! A music analysis lesson plan examines the intoxicating hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and introduces the...

Students explore basic human rights as they explore music by black artists. In this human rights lesson, students examine music as a cultural reflection of the justice issues. Students analyze Jamaican roots reggae of the 70s, American...

Students observe global cultures by listening to music and watching videos. For this Latin American dance lesson, students define merengue, salsa and other dances from the Hispanic culture while listening to Latin rhythm music. Students...

Young scholars perform using rhythm instruments with accurate tempo a given syncopated ostinato pattern to accompany a played audio recording of reggae music. They discuss the use of music to express religious and political beliefs.

Students watch as the teacher demonstrates that y=ln(x) and y=e^x are inverse functions. They graph these equations on the same axes. Students work other log functions. They learn a Reggae Song about the log of the quotient. Students...

Students compare, contrast, and reflect on reggae, punk, and ska music, and how this relates to the music of the group The English Beat.

With a vocabulary usage instructional activity, readers use context clues to determine the correct choices of vocabulary words to complete sentences. They complete 12 questions, most of which are based on gerunds and infinitives. 

If you're looking to tie rap music into poetry writing, this would be a good presentation to use as you kick off your mini-unit. Learners are given a brief, but descriptive, history of rap music and rap poetry. The slides include...

In this daily routine worksheet, 1st graders practice combining words from three different columns of words to create and write ten sentences describing their daily routines.

Students use the Internet to examine the land, customs and government of Jamaica. They also hear music from the island.

In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Bob Marley and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...