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GOALS FOR WEEK 10
By the end of this week, you will:
  1. Analyze songs by rap artists.
  2. Understand how rap music reflects the realities of urban America.
  3. Analyze songs by Kanye West and Common.

MONDAY
-Share homework songs
-Review country music quiz.
-Provide title of the song you want to use for your final presentation
-Review quiz

-Discuss
"All of the Lights" by Kanye West.

HOMEWORK

For Wednesday:

-Pick a rap song to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Bring the completed form on Monday.

TUESDAY
No class
WEDNESDAY
-Share homework songs
-Features of Black English
-Show Rap Genius  and Urban Dictionary websites
-Discuss "The Dreamer" by Common


HOMEWORK
For Monday:
-Pick a rap song to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Bring the completed form on Monday.




THURSDAY
No class
FRIDAY
No class
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