When I was surfing on the internet I came across this simple lesson plan that incorporates music and literacy: Musical terms Language Arts Lesson Plan

A head of time the teacher writes words like noun, verb, adjective , and pronoun on a note card. For the activity the teacher has the students sit in a circle on the floor. The note cards are passed around the circle as the music plays. When the music stops which ever student has a note card must then name examples of each term.

I really think this is a fun activity for elementary aged school children. Music in this lesson plan does not play a major role other then students are all ready familiar with similiar music games like musical chairs. This literacy lesson is a simple yet effective way to incorporate music when teaching concepts.