Zombie Apocalypse Figurative Language in Songs Middle School – FUN!

Description

Get that lesson out of the way with all the prep done for you (or your sub)! Students use these figurative language worksheets in an engaging way by reading and/or listening to music lyrics along the zombie / death theme. They’ll be tapping their feet and enjoying themselves, reducing the anxiety often associated with figurative language and poetry. The materials include examples of figurative language in songs, including similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, alliteration etc. These activities build your students’ confidence in discussing the impact of figurative language – starting with the familiar genre of popular music. It’s then an easy hop from these activities to applying their skills to poetry.

This lesson is perfect for a teacher in a hurry or a cover lesson as all student instructions are included. The materials can also be used for station work to get students up out of their seats.

This is for you if you want:

• examples of figurative language in songs, including similes, metaphors etc
• common figurative language in songs

I am used to teaching mixed-ability classes with EAL students and all my students can rise to this challenge, from those who are below to those who are above grade level. (Please check suitability of the topic for younger students, although I do my best to avoid gory images.)

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Produced on printer-friendly paper, these task cards are sure to be a resource you use time and time again.

Included:

• full teaching notes
• lyrics of 3 songs on the theme of zombies & death
• links to the songs
• 2 student worksheets with instructions and answer keys
• ideas for how to use the materials for a physical movement activity
• suggestions for how to use the materials as a discussion activity

This complements any of my other zombie resources, including the freebies. Explore my highly-engaging and popular zombie products here.

I am used to teaching mixed-ability classes with EAL students and all my students can rise to this challenge, from those who are below to those who are above grade level. (Please check suitability of the topic for younger students, although I do my best to avoid gory images.)