Engage your students with this powerful FREE lesson plan and worksheet using Kendrick Lamar’s iconic halftime performance to teach figurative language, symbolism, and critical thinking! Designed for students ages 10 and up, this resource encourages meaningful discussions about music, social commentary, and literary devices in a format they can connect with.
What’s Included:
Detailed Lesson Plan (60–90 minutes): Step-by-step instructions to guide your class through analyzing symbolism and figurative language.
Student Worksheet:
Figurative Language Reference Guide with definitions and examples (e.g., metaphor, simile, symbolism, imagery).
Lyric Analysis Table for students to identify and interpret figurative language.
Creative Response Activities (Symbolic Poem or Visual Art Project).
Reflection Questions to promote deeper thinking and engagement.
Standards Addressed:
Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening standards for Grades 5–10
Focus on identifying figurative language, interpreting media, and crafting written responses
Why You’ll Love It:
Connects pop culture with language arts to keep students engaged
Promotes critical thinking and creativity
Perfect for middle school and high school classrooms
Can be adapted for virtual or in-person learning
Use it as:
A full class lesson
Supplemental activity in your figurative language unit
Creative response project for music, art, or social studies integration
Download this free resource and help your students discover the power of music and language today!