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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
Sounds of Equal Parts: Organizing a Symphony Orchestra
Engage students in a unique math and music crossover activity with "Sounds of Equal Parts: Organizing a Symphony Orchestra." This interactive lesson plan extends division strategies while introducing students to the structure of a symphony orchestra. What’s Included:PowerPoint Presentation: Guided lesson on division with multi-digit dividends and 1-digit divisors, using a real-world scenario of organizing an orchestra.Math Practice Problems: Students divide the number of seats for each section
4th - 8th
Math, Music
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
Narrative Transitions Anchor Chart & Reference | Middle School Writing Craft
Narrative Transitions Cheat Sheet | Writer's Workshop Reference Guide for Grades 5–10 "And then… and then… and then." Sound familiar? This reference sheet gives students the exact transitions they need to make their stories actually move. 📌 No thumbnails for this one — check the preview to see exactly what's included! Five transition types. Clear purpose. Pro tips. And mentor sentences wild enough that students will actually read them (Evil Mikey with wire cutters. A demon monster named
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Writing
Decoding the Musical Staff Gifted & Talented Level Reading Worksheet
Reading Passage written at a 7th grade level and focused on the Musical Staff lesson in Elementary & Middle School Music. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! Great differentiation for more advanced readers10x short answer questions based on the readingUnlike other teacher's resources, this is totally editable!**Answer Key Included**Be sure to check out my other products down below!Copyright © Rod's Education Resources. All rights reserved by author. This product
4th - 7th
Music, Reading, Vocal Music
Also included in: Musical Notation Unit Gifted & Talented Reading Bundle
Rhythm Charts
30 Montessori rhythm cards, rhythm and rest activities with control charts. May be used independently but made to be used in conjunction with Montessori bells and/or tone bar lessons.
PreK - 6th
Music, Music Composition
Also included in: Montessori Music: Complete Set
Melody Charts
Digital versions of the Montessori Melody Charts. These charts are to be printed on card stock and laminated for classroom use with the bell or tone bar materials.
PreK - 6th
Music, Vocal Music
Also included in: Montessori Music: Complete Set
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
Mariachi Ukulele: Jarabe Tapatio Chord Chart in 5 parts
Challenge your ukulele classroom to play-along with this classic mariachi song! This is an ukulele chart to "Jarabe Tapatio," also known as the Mexican Hat Dance. The song is divided into 5 parts, and each one gets a little harder with different strum patterns....but once you get it, it's lots of fun to play! Teach your class one part at a time, develop their strumming techniques, and then scan the QR code to play along with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Purchase of this chart allows you to mak
4th - 8th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Music
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
Montessori Music: Complete Set
This bundle includes all of the Montessori music: melody charts, rhythm charts, notation work, scale work and music nomenclature. See individual listings for more details.
PreK - 6th
Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music
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
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
20 Easy Songs for Kids to Sing, Strum & Play: PDF Songbook
Make music time fun and easy with this printable PDF songbook featuring 20 classic children's songs! Perfect for teachers, parents, and beginners, this songbook includes lyrics, chord charts, and large-print notation—making it child-friendly and simple to follow. What’s Inside:✅ 20 beloved children's songs, all with easy chords for beginners ✅ Large print format for effortless reading—great for kids & teachers! ✅ Table of contents for quick navigation ✅ Instant digital download—get your
PreK - 6th
Art, Instrumental Music, Music
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