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GOALS FOR WEEK 12
By the end of this week, you will:
  1. Analyze songs by rap and R&B artists.
  2. Discuss features of rap and how it differs from other American pop.
  3. Continue to understand how rap music reflects the realities of urban America.
  4. Analyze songs by Kanye West, Iggy Azalea, and Beyonce.
MONDAY
No class
TUESDAY
-Discuss homework songs

-Show Rap Genius  and Urban Dictionary websites
-Give me your final presentation song choice

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


HOMEWORK
For Thursday:
-
Pick a rap song to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Bring the completed form on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY
No class
THURSDAY
-Discuss homework songs
-
Discuss "Trouble" by Iggy Azalea and "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonce.


HOMEWORK
For Tuesday:
-Pick a rap song to analyze and complete the Song Analysis Form. Bring the completed form on Tuesday.
-Prepare your final presentations, which will start on Tuesday.




FRIDAY
No class
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