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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Evolution of Rap Lesson PlanYale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Evolution of Rap Lesson Plan
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9th - 10th
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Evolution of Rap

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Here you can find a detailed overview of the evolution of rap music in the United States, followed by several lesson plans.

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rap music, storytellers

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