Paul Simon's "Father and Daughter" offers language learners and native English speakers an opportunity to study adverb, adjective, and noun clauses.

Concepts

Grammar, adverb clauses, adjective clauses, noun clauses

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Video versions of Paul Simon performing his song are available on YouTube

Classroom Considerations

• The sixth in a series of 10 resources that use songs to teach elements of grammar

Pros

• The five-page packet includes a detailed plan, worksheets, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and writing prompts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a