South Carolina ELA Standards: RL:MC: 13, RL:MC:5, RL:MC:6, W:2-3
Paired Text Analysis: SONGS
Below, you will find the lyrics and song links to three different songs that highlight the idea of "the sun" as optimism. Listen to the songs with your students and analyze the lyrics using the analysis template below.
SONGS:
"Tomorrow" from Annie the musical
"Sun is Gonna Shine Again" from Bright Star the musical
"Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles
** 3rd grade teachers and above: You can use this activity as a TDA practice!
When you click the lyric button above, you'll be prompted to click a "Make a copy" button in order to view the lyrics.
When you click the lyric button above, you'll be prompted to click a "Make a copy" button in order to view the lyrics.
When you click the lyric button above, you'll be prompted to click a "Make a copy" button in order to view the lyrics.
When you click the Analysis Template button above, you'll be prompted to click a "Make a copy" button in order to view the analysis template.
Writing Activity: Who Is In Your Locket?
Annie has a locket that she believes is from her birth mom and dad. Her birth mom and dad are very important to her! If you had a locket that held pictures of the most important people in your life, who would be in your locket?
When you click the Who Is In My Locket button above, you'll be prompted to click a "Make a copy" button in order to view the slide.