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What Are the Origins and Influences of Rap Music?

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Considered an American art form, rap has its roots in places from Jamaica to the Bronx. Using a series of readings, comprehension questions, and videos, scholars explore the history of rap and its connections to the African diaspora. They then demonstrate their knowledge in a reflective essay.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
rap music, hip hop music, american history, african american history, black history month, american music, elements of music, music analysis, african music, music appreciation, music history, music styles, world music
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create small groups to explore the readings
  • Ask learners to create a playlist that reflects their understanding of rap's influences
  • Integrate as a fun supplement to a lesson during Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
  • Discretion may be necessary for some discussions, such as arson in the Bronx
Pros
  • Lesson plan includes all necessary materials, readings and video resources
  • Resource integrates hip-hop as a cultural and artistic movement
  • A combination of videos, music and readings is engaging for learners
Cons
  • Not all video clips work