I have been working day and night on getting together “Lyrics for Comprehension” for my 6th graders. I am using the common core standards so they can be combined with other lessons in the classroom that are being taught in reading. Each song lyric has a graphic organizer and questions to go along with it.
I really feel that practicing comprehension strategies through song is an amazing way to allow students to really be engaged in the lesson. Sometimes it’s really difficult to find reading passages that are of high interest.
This packet isn’t complete yet, but once it is, I will update this post and give the link to my TpT store to be able to purchase it. Much research has been done showing that children learn comprehension strategies through music. Think about it – it’s no different than a poem, but it has upbeat music to go along with it to keep them engaged. Plus, it’s different. It’s not the ordinary, so they are always excited for some music whether they are familiar with the songs or not.
It truly is a MIX of music…
1.Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World
2.All I Want is You
3.You’ve Got a Friend in Me
4.Hall of Fame
5.Lean on Me
6.Better Together
7.Mean & Roar
8.Forever Young
9.It Won’t Be Like This for Long
10.Shake it Off
Mrs. K ♥
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