Literacy Through Rap & Poetry (6 - 8)
Overview
| Program Description: |
In Literacy Through Rap and Poetry students will engage in writing and verbal expressions, through self-exploration and problem solving while learning. Students will explore current societal events a... Read more
In Literacy Through Rap and Poetry students will engage in writing and verbal expressions, through self-exploration and problem solving while learning. Students will explore current societal events and inner thoughts, while being challenged to vocalize their thoughts. Students will create Raps and Poems that enforce the Connecticut Common Core. Student creativity will supplement classroom instruction towards Assessment Goal and Mastery. With the support and guidance of adults, students will produce writings that are developed an organized, as well as age appropriate to task and purpose. Students will also write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. Students will identify and express elements of Rap and Poetry skills. This will allow them to demonstrate accuracy in writing and verbal expression. Students will rap and express poetry with a varied repertoire of songs. They will rap and express poetry independently, with proper pitch, rhythm, timbre, diction, posture, and steady tempo.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for the entire grade level to experience together. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
2 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 minutes |
| Availability: |
All Year |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
15 minute set up needed |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
music equipment, fun games |
| Materials School Provides: |
paper, pencil, |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
cafeteria or auditorium or gym |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Reading: Literature, Craft and Structure |
| Art Form: |
Music |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
1. Student will learn how literacy connects to rapping and poetry. 2. Student will increase literacy by participating in educational games. 3. Student will be able to comprehend lyrics and... Read more
1. Student will learn how literacy connects to rapping and poetry. 2. Student will increase literacy by participating in educational games. 3. Student will be able to comprehend lyrics and schemes.
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