Focus: Analyzing figurative language, grammar, and literary meaning through Disney songs.
Grades: Grades 3–6
Concepts: Similes, Metaphors, Hyperboles, Personification, Prepositions, Parts of Speech
Classroom Applications:
Students identify figurative language in Disney songs (e.g., 'A Whole New World', 'Colors of the Wind') and color-code parts of speech. Activities include group discussions, lyric analysis, and writing creative extensions.
Standards Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1
Learning Outcomes:
Students demonstrate comprehension of figurative language and grammatical structures through analysis of familiar and engaging Disney content.
Extension Ideas:
Integrate music and visuals into lessons; compare figurative language between film scripts and lyrics; have students write their own song verses using figurative language.
Focus: Analyzing figurative language, grammar, and literary meaning through Disney songs.
Grades: Grades 3–6
Concepts: Similes, Metaphors, Hyperboles, Personification, Prepositions, Parts of Speech
Classroom Applications:
Students identify figurative language in Disney songs (e.g., 'A Whole New World', 'Colors of the Wind') and color-code parts of speech. Activities include group discussions, lyric analysis, and writing creative extensions.
Standards Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1
Learning Outcomes:
Students demonstrate comprehension of figurative language and grammatical structures through analysis of familiar and engaging Disney content.
Extension Ideas:
Integrate music and visuals into lessons; compare figurative language between film scripts and lyrics; have students write their own song verses using figurative language.