Rap music is one of the most influential genres focused toward the youth today. Students walk through hallways reciting lyrics, discussing songs and artists, showing great interest towards rap music. We as teachers should find a way to incorporate the music that they appreciate and cherish in the classroom.
Rap is a form of music that stemmed from hip-hop culture. Hip hop is a lifestyle with its own lingo, dress code, etc. In the words of KRS-One, "hip-hop is something you live, rap is something you do."
It is essential for teachers to understand what there students are listening to and why.
Rap is a form of music that stemmed from hip-hop culture. Hip hop is a lifestyle with its own lingo, dress code, etc. In the words of KRS-One, "hip-hop is something you live, rap is something you do."
It is essential for teachers to understand what there students are listening to and why.
Time-line- background history of how rap progressed over the years.
Rap Lesson Plan-
an example of how to discuss the lyrics of a rap song.