Rap poetry as a relevant creative form of expression

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What is Rap poetry and how is it distinguished from other poetic forms?

Do you have a favourite Rap performance piece? 

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Activity 1

view YouTube : English teacher's rap battles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APGihNfiemM 

What is the point being made about the use of poetry in RAP?

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Film your Rap poem as a performance - this can be done in a group.

Explore and research where and why Rap was born.

Use this information in your prezi presentation at the end of the poetry unit. 

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ASSESSMENT

Participation in each class and work achieved.

Your ability to extend your vocabulary and be creative. 

CHECKLIST for PREZI PRESENTATION

Have you begun your prezi presentation?

Do you understand what is expected in this unit?

Have you created your own definition of poetry and why we should study it?

 

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Activity 1

view YouTube : English teacher's rap battles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APGihNfiemM 

What is the point being made about the use of poetry in RAP?

ACTIVITY 2

WRITING ACTIVITIES

Try to write a few lines of rap poetry.

Read the resources below and find appropriate examples on You Tube.

Write a longer rap poem. Can be up to 16 lines!!! 

ACTIVITY 3

Write and perform (if you want) a group rap! 

Checklist for rap

does it rhyme or have a rhythm?

does it make sense?

is it based on a theme or idea that is important to you, even if it's silly?

do you use language creatively - for example similes and metaphors, made up words that still make sense? 

Can it be performed? 

 

 

 

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