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Looking to use Middle School Extra April Lesson (Write a Rap) in your Middle School classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat

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Middle School Extra April Lesson (Write a Rap)

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Middle School
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Introduction

In this lesson you will

  1. Read about the history of rap
  2. Read about rap from the 1970s to the present day
  3. Read about rhyme in rap
  4. Read about other literary devices in rap
  5. Listen to “Free From it All” by Lecrai with Mathai
  6. Write your own Rap – Track 1: Bat Rap
  7. Write your own Rap – Track 2: Rappin’ with the Animals
  8. Write your own Rap – Track 3: Hopalong Rapsody
  9. Write your own Rap – Track 4: Hoppin’ Hops
  10. Write your own Rap – Track 5: Tone Loco
  11. Choose your topic, choose your track and write a rap

Musicplay is a menu. The teacher is not expected to teach every song or activity. Choose the songs and activities from the list that will best fit your schedule and the needs of your students.

Objectives

  • I can describe rap as a genre of music.
  • I can list some of literary devices used in rap.
  • I can create and perform my own rap.