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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the negative image that some have of rap and hip-hop music through discussion and reading an opinion piece from The New York Times. They create CD cover artwork reflecting these messages. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students learn the definition of perfect rhyme and slant rhyme. They explore the history of slant rhyme in Western Poetry and Hip-Hop Music and examine how and why poets and rappers use perfect and slant rhyme They write their own slant rhymes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss significant figures in music history and read an article about the Smithsonian's Hip-Hop exhibit. In groups, they develop and curate an exhibition of hip-hop music and history using artifacts that represent relevant people and events. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the musical genre of Hip-Hop and make a connection with other styles of music. A time line of musical styles is developed and discussed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the musical style of jazz and identify its elements while listening to hip-hop recordings. They select two styles of music and fuse them together in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students read an article about the creation of a hip-hop music exhibition. They discuss musical genres and complete various exercises related to the article. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students read and discuss an article about how hip-hop music is being added to America's prestigious Smithsonian Institute. They complete a variety of activities concerning the article. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a CNN television news special about hip-hop and write a review. Using the internet, they investigate the pros and cons of the music while interviewing students on their opinions. They examine the growth of this type of music in their school and community. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to a variety of hip-hop music artists and their religious affliation. In groups, they read articles about how their religion affects the type of music they make. They identify the biases they have in regards to different religions and how to change them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to several Hip-Hop artists. They discuss the influence of their religious beliefs on their lyics. Students analyze lyrics in the context of religion and diverse worldviews. They comprehend the role that religion often plays in an individual's identity. Full Review »
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