Curated OER
Opera
In this history of opera activity, students explore and research what an opera is and then answer four questions regarding the history of opera in complete sentences.
Curated OER
What is Opera?
In this opera learning exercise, 8th graders read about the history and evolution of opera as a type of theatre. They answer 4 questions based on the reading using complete sentences.
E Reading Worksheets
Fact and Opinion - Worksheet: 6
Practice discerning fact and opinion with a worksheet that contains 25 statements. Once learners determine if they are fact or opinion, they circle their answer and write a sentence explaining how they know.
Black Past
Black Past: Rap/hip Hop
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: The Birth of Hip Hop
Article focuses on the birth of hip-hop and the four elements of the movement: graffiti art, break dancing, DJing, and MCing (rapping). Author continues with the history of the movement and the personalities involved.
Curated OER
Scene From 'Wild Style' Movie
National Public Radio explores the history of the break dancing phenomenon of the 1980s and how this style of dancing survives today.
Curated OER
Rock Steady on 'Wild Style' Movie Tour
National Public Radio explores the history of the break dancing phenomenon of the 1980s and how this style of dancing survives today.
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Roxy Breakdancers
National Public Radio explores the history of the break dancing phenomenon of the 1980s and how this style of dancing survives today.