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GOALS FOR WEEK 13
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 Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Iggy Azalea, and Nikki Minaj.
MONDAY
No class
TUESDAY
-Discuss homework songs
-Give me your final presentation song choice

-"That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars and "Shining" by DJ Khaled, Beyonce, and Jay-Z


HOMEWORK
-Analyze "Shining" using the song Analysis Form. Feel free to consult Rap Genius  and Urban Dictionary websites as needed.
WEDNESDAY
No class
THURSDAY
-Discuss homework song
-Info about Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Hudson, and Nikki Minaj
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Discuss "Trouble" by Iggy Azalea and "Super Bass" by Nikki Minaj


HOMEWORK
For Tuesday:
-Prepare your final presentations, which will start on Tuesday.




FRIDAY
No class
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