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Focus: Analyzing figurative language, tone, and word choice through popular music.
Grades: Grades 5–8
Concepts: Similes, Metaphors, Hyperboles, Personification, Parts of Speech, Tone, Imagery
Classroom Applications:
Students identify figurative devices and tone in Taylor Swift lyrics ('Red', 'Cardigan', 'You Belong With Me'). Activities include analyzing word choice, exploring song structure, and writing reflective poetry.
Standards Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.9
Learning Outcomes:
Students interpret figurative meaning, analyze tone, and strengthen vocabulary through modern songwriting connections.
Extension Ideas:
Compare lyrics across albums for evolving themes; students create original songs or poems using figurative devices.
Focus: Analyzing figurative language, tone, and word choice through popular music.
Grades: Grades 5–8
Concepts: Similes, Metaphors, Hyperboles, Personification, Parts of Speech, Tone, Imagery
Classroom Applications:
Students identify figurative devices and tone in Taylor Swift lyrics ('Red', 'Cardigan', 'You Belong With Me'). Activities include analyzing word choice, exploring song structure, and writing reflective poetry.
Standards Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.9
Learning Outcomes:
Students interpret figurative meaning, analyze tone, and strengthen vocabulary through modern songwriting connections.
Extension Ideas:
Compare lyrics across albums for evolving themes; students create original songs or poems using figurative devices.