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Language arts learners don't need a lecture about poetry; they listen to poetry every day on the radio! Apply skills from literary analysis to famous songs and beautiful lyrics with a lesson plan about literary devices. As class members listen to songs from the past and present, they find examples of similes, metaphors, personification, and other key elements of poetry.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with a unit on figurative language or poetic elements
- Encourage the class to bring in their favorite songs and analyze lyrics in the same way with their peers
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson plan includes a list of songs to use, and encourages the user to download the songs legally or watch the music videos online
- Some songs on the supplemental list may contain inappropriate language and themes for younger learners
- Lesson is designed for gifted elementary and middle school readers, but could also work as a high school assignment
Pros
- Provides lyrics for many illustrative songs for the lesson, including analysis tips and notes
- Worksheet at the end of the lesson guides learners through analyzing their own songs
- Handout is a helpful addition to a reading journal or binder
Cons
- None