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Carla Bruni

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Carla Bruni and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Christina Aguilera

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Christina Aguilera worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Hikaru Utada

For Students 4th - 8th
In this  famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Hikaru Utada and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Jennifer Lopez

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people instructional activity, students read about Jennifer Lopez and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to synonym matching, sequencing, writing, spelling and vocabulary activities.
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Justin Timberlake

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person instructional activity, students read a passage about Justin Timberlake and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Mary J. Blige

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Mary J. Blige and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Paulo Coelho

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Paulo Coelho  and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Shakira

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Shakira and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Learning the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with the characteristic form and sound of the blues, then learn about the history and evolution of the blues in relationship to the African-American experience. Students examine the structure and language...
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Do a Ditty

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in cooperative groups to create a ditty to teach the characteristics that distinguish literary forms to younger students. The ditty is performed before the class.
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Using Music and Poetry to Teach Science

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Students learn and review science concepts through creative activities and songs.
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Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students listen to the music of the Dave Matthews Band in order to discuss and analyze the lyrics. They examine how the songs are presented and determine if the Dave Matthews Band does a good job of presenting the meaning of the lyrics...
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Hank Williams: My Inspiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research information about Hank Williams using the internet. Using the lyrics from his songs, they interpret the poetry used. They work together and individually to write their own poems and interpret them.
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The Age of Sailing Songs

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore various genres of spoken and written expression. While considering the era of the shipyard and sailing, students describe and document a favorite ship, captain, crew, or life of a sailor. Using this information, they...
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Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin the Dean of American Songwriters

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Lorenz Hart

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography, audio files, catalog of songs and albums of famed songwriter Lorenz Hart.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: James Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the musical contributions singer-songwriter James Taylor has given to the world of rock music. This site includes a biography, discography, and an audio clip.
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Encyclopedia of Composers & Songwriters

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for learning about some of America's greatest composers and songwriters. From Irving Berlin to George Gershwin, among other, this resource provides biographies, pictures and some video.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about American songwriter Woody Guthrie. This resource features a biography, a discography, and a photo gallery.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton

For Students 9th - 10th
Country music singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has had many hits during her career. Learn more about her and her music through this site which offers a biography, discography and an audio clip.
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Guitar Nine: So You Want to Be a Songwriter?

For Students 9th - 10th
As the title suggests, this column deals with songwriting. It does not tell you specifically how to write a song, but it does cover a lot of good information and advice and how to get started.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Stephen Foster

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Stephen Foster.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Billy Joel

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that features a lot of information about rock star Billy Joel. Featuring a biography, a discography and more, you will certainly learn more about his life and music.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Cole Porter

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the biography, photos, audio clips and a compilation of musical contributions Cole Porter made to theater in the better part of the twentieth century.

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