Protest Songs

The 1960s was the era of the civil rights movement, and one of the biggest protests at the time came in the form of music. Use this worksheet to introduce students to the genre of protest songs, by having them read a short summary about the history of the form of music. Then, students will get creative and try writing their own protest song! This worksheet is a great resource for fifth graders to develop reading comprehension skills, while allowing them to think creatively.