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The Poetry Playlist

Analyzing Lyrics Like Literature

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

In this lesson, students dive into the big question: Is music poetry? It starts with a fun sorting challenge where they guess whether lines come from poems or song lyrics. Then, they analyze real lyrics, debating what makes some feel more poetic than others. Through a hands-on annotation activity, they... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
The Poetry Playlist

Analyzing Lyrics Like Literature

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 12.3.R.4
More 3-5 Periods
Time Frame 250 Minutes
Loan Connection

Getting to Know Lending Practices

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Finding love or a loan can be tricky! In this lesson, students learn some basics on types of loans and lenders. To begin, students are given fictional characters and asked who they would rather lend money to. Then, students explore pertinent vocabulary through a word scramble and reading about standard... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Loan Connection

Getting to Know Lending Practices

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Course Course

  • Personal Financial Literacy

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • PFL.7.2, 12.1.S.1
More 2 days
Time Frame 120 minutes