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Soliloquy Anchor Chart | Shakespeare, Drama, Monologue & Aside Reference Poster
Help students understand one of drama’s most powerful literary devices with this colorful, student-friendly Soliloquy Anchor Chart! This visual reference explains what a soliloquy is, why it matters, and how readers can use it to understand a character’s private thoughts, motivations, conflicts, and emotional struggles. This chart is perfect for introducing Shakespeare, drama, monologues, asides, character analysis, and close reading. Students will learn that a soliloquy is more than a speech —
6th - 10th
Drama, Literature, Reading Strategies
The Sneeze Author's Craft/Purpose Questions and Farce Identification Chart
The questions for this humorous play require students to identify and analyze the strategies used by the author to achieve his purpose with a focus on drama. They are higher-level thinking rather than content based questions. The chart requires students to find examples of humorous incidents in the play which lead to it being a farce.
8th - 11th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.4
, L.9-10.3
+8
The Inspector-General Author's Craft/Purpose Questions and Vocabulary Chart
This short, humorous play is a farce about a Russian Inspector-General. The questions require students to identify and analyze the strategies the author uses to convey his message. They are higher-level thinking rather than content based questions. There is also a vocabulary chart which requires students to determine the meaning of words and then define them.
8th - 11th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+10
The River and The Dance Song Lyrics By Garth Brooks Comparison Activities
This product contains summary charts for each of the song lyrics, a chart asking students to list the similes and metaphors of "The River" and discuss what they represent, and higher-level thinking questions which require students to determine how the writer used strategies to convey his message. Answers are included for these activities. Writing suggestions are also included.
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Music
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, L.9-10.5
, CCRA.R.1
+4
Perils of the Sea Unit: A Collection of Shipwreck Poems and a Song
This unit consists of "The Wreck of the Hesperus," "Diving Into the Wreck," and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Each piece contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify literary devices and strategies and determine the author's purpose. The unit also includes charts requiring summarization and vocabulary identification. Answers are provided for all activities. I added a free problem-solving activitiy which has fun group assignments and unique writing assig
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Music, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+12
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Author's Craft/Purpose Questions
This song describes the tragic loss of twenty-nine men when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. The product contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify the rhyme scheme, literary devices, and various strategies used by the author to convey his message. A summary chart is included and answers are provided for all activities.
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocal Music
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
Also included in: Perils of the Sea Unit: A Collection of Shipwreck Poems and a Song
Billy, Don't Be a Hero Song Lyric Author's Craft/Purpose Questions
This song is about a girl whose fiance is on on his way to war, so she asks him not to be a hero and risk his life. The product contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify the strategies used in the song to convey the writer's purpose. It also consists of a chart requiring students to summarize each verse and identify the rhyme scheme. I included some cross-genre comparison questions with "the sonnet-ballad" because the themes are so similar and it pairs well. A
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Music, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, CCRA.R.1
+7
Seasonal Triad Poster Bundle | Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Music Theory Charts
Keep your classroom visually fresh and your students engaged all year long with this Seasonal Triad Poster Bundle! Featuring four themed sets — Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer — these posters teach and reinforce triad concepts through every season. Each set covers the anatomy of a triad, triad positions, and spelling of triads, using seasonally inspired colors and clean, easy-to-read designs. Rotate them quarterly or use them to match your classroom theme throughout the year! Includes: - Fall
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Shakespeare Plays By Genre - Chart - 17x11"
This chart provides an overview of all of Shakespeare's plays in chronological order sorted by genre. It not only provides an overview of Shakespeare's works, it also shows how his career developed as he explored what could be done in history plays, comedies, tragedies, the "problem plays," and the romances. The result: Fodder for discussions about how Shakespeare traced similar themes in very different plays ("Is 'Much Ado' just 'Othello' with a happy ending?"). Also available as handout (Word
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Literature, Other (ELA)
Concrete Angel Summary and Literary Device Identification Charts
This product contains the lyrics to the song "Concrete Angel" by Martina McBride. It includes a summary chart and a chart requiring students to identify the literary device used and determine the author's purpose of each. An answer key is provided for each activity.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Music
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
+2
God's Will Song Analysis Summary and Literary Device Idenfication Charts
This product contains the lyrics to the song, "God's Will" by Martina McBride. A summary chart and a chart requiring students to identify literary devices and the author's purpose for using each is included. Answers are provided for each activity.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Music
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, L.9-10.3
, CCRA.R.4
+1
Rhythms and Ratios Bundle: STEAM Flashcards for Fractions
Combining fraction operations with musical notation and symbol decoding, these flashcards are a challenging, brain-twister review for middle school and early high school math students.
This set includes over 730 flashcards covering addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and is graded by increasing difficulty. The first groups review simple fraction operations, while later categories integrate fractions with musical notes; the final categories integrate like and unlike denominators, fractio
8th - 11th
Fractions, Music
Rhythms and Ratios Multiplication: STEAM Flashcards for Fractions
Combining fraction multiplication with musical notation and symbol decoding, these flashcards are a challenging, brain-twister review for middle school and early high school math students.
This set includes 240 flashcards in 4 categories, graded by increasing difficulty. The first category reviews simple multiplication of fractions with unlike denominators; later categories integrate fractions with musical notes; the final category integrates like and unlike denominators, fractions and notes,
8th - 11th
Fractions, Music
Rhythms and Ratios Subtraction: STEAM Flashcards for Fractions
Combining fraction subtraction with musical notation and symbol decoding, these flashcards are a challenging, brain-twister review for middle school and early high school math students.
This set includes over 250 flashcards in 5 categories, graded by increasing difficulty. The first category reviews simple subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators; later categories integrate fractions with musical notes; the final category integrates like and unlike denominators, fractions and notes, a
8th - 11th
Fractions, Music
Rhythms and Ratios Additon: STEAM Flashcards for Fractions
Combining fraction addition with musical notation and symbol decoding, these flashcards are a challenging, brain-twister review for middle school and early high school math students.
This set includes over 230 flashcards in 5 categories, graded by increasing difficulty. The first category reviews simple addition of fractions with unlike denominators; later categories integrate fractions with musical notes; the final category integrates like and unlike denominators, fractions and notes, and req
8th - 11th
Fractions, Music
Differentiated Extension Menu for Visual & Performing Arts
This extension menu takes into consideration GATE differentiated instruction strategies and Depth & Complexity Icons (S. Kaplan). It allows for students within artistic disciplines to create cross-curricular and interdisciplinary products. It allows for instructors to differentiate based on novelty, depth, complexity, as well as acceleration. It include Language of the Discipline and academic content standards (National Core Art Standards). Scholars and Artists are asked to create products, pres
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
SCAMPER for Writing Music
These SCAMPER Music Lesson Plans introduce students to SCAMPER as a creative strategy for music writing. Through hands-on experimentation, students learn how to apply SCAMPER techniques to composition, music writing, and performance, encouraging deeper creativity and problem-solving in the music classroom. These lesson plans give students tools to think outside the box while building skills in composition, improvisation, and musical creativity. Introduces SCAMPER strategy for music composition a
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Special Education in Music Bundle
Music Activities for Special Education StudentsMusic Activities for Special Education Students provide adaptive strategies and engaging lesson ideas that prioritize sensory experiences, accessibility, and student engagement. These activities are designed to be flexible, allowing teachers to adapt them to each student’s needs, abilities, and interests. Teaching Music to Special Education Students (Lessons & Activities)Teaching Music to Special Education Students in elementary school is a rewardin
7th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
"Fences" by August Wilson Drama unit for AP Lit. & Comp., Two week unit
This is a ten day unit focusing on August Wilson's 1985 play "Fences", set in 1950's Pittsburgh. This resource incorporates AVID WICOR strategies and aligns with the AP Literature & Composition CEDs. It includes the following: A lesson plan and pacing guide A Power Point file for the teacher with over 50 slides A link to the play An anticipatory activity & survey (Google form), Digital notebook for students corresponding w/ teacher slides (Google Slides) Bell work, discussion & exit tic
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Literature, Writing-Essays
Also included in: AP Literature & Composition Entire Course Curriculum, Year-Long Resource
Drama: Creating a Production Step by Step using tons of Visible Thinking
This 33-page "workbook" or "drama journal" guides a group of students to create their own short (or longer) original production, using only Visible Thinking Strategies. It covers the entire creative process from goal setting, conception, story outline, character development, research, costume and set design, scheduling and planning strategies, audience reflections and finally, personal reflections. The students can, but do not have to write a script. There is no prescribed theme, genre, style or
4th - 10th
Creative Writing, Drama
Comprehensive Music Production Curriculum (Music Technology)
This seven-unit music production curriculum includes ready-to-use lessons, activities, and homework assignments that guide students through the fundamentals of creating and producing music. Designed with flexibility in mind, it works with any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) since the strategies taught are universal and can be applied across multiple platforms. Perfect for middle school, high school, and music technology programs, this resource helps students develop skills in beat-making, melody
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Halloween | Dance | Dance of Shadows (Lights + Silhouettes) | TEKS
🌑 Dance — Dance of Shadows (Lights + Silhouettes)Students create choreography using shadows and silhouettes, experimenting with shape, size, and storytelling through light. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment for grades 3–12Learning Intention & Success CriteriaShadow story planner + resource promptsYouTube shadow dance inspirationDifferentiated strategies for elementary through high school✨ Classroom Use: Perfect for combining stagecraft with dance. Students learn to design sto
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Also included in: Halloween Dance Bundle | 10 Spooky & Creative Movement for K-12 | TEKS
Halloween Dance Bundle | 10 Spooky & Creative Movement for K-12 | TEKS
📚 Product Description Bring Halloween spirit into your dance classroom with this Halloween Dance Lessons Bundle! 🎃👻 This collection of 10 fully TEKS-aligned lessons blends creativity, choreography, and spooky fun to engage students across grades 3–12. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions, warm-ups, differentiated strategies, graphic organizers, model examples, and assessment rubrics—everything teachers need for classroom-ready activities. Here’s what’s inside the bundle: Dance
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Anatomy of a Triad | Fall-Themed | Chord Spelling & Inversions
Celebrate the start of a new school year with these Fall-Themed Triad Posters! This warm, inviting set helps students visualize the anatomy of a triad, understand root, 1st, and 2nd inversion, and practice spelling triads — all with a cozy autumn aesthetic that fits perfectly into your classroom décor. Great for bulletin boards, reference charts, or theory instruction during the fall semester. Includes: “Anatomy of a Triad” Poster “Triad Positions” Poster “Spelling Triads” Poster Fall-inspired
6th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
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