Today in class students started thinking about whether we should consider rap as poetry or not. After all, what makes something a "poem" anyways? Hm.
Well, we received some insight from the well-known rapper, Jay-Z as he discussed his book "Decoding" (see clip). After brainstorming comparisons and listening to various rap songs, as well as examining the lyrics, students began to realize just how closely the two resemble one another. The rest of the week will be dedicated to group time as they work together to construct their own raps (or poems?)!
Well, we received some insight from the well-known rapper, Jay-Z as he discussed his book "Decoding" (see clip). After brainstorming comparisons and listening to various rap songs, as well as examining the lyrics, students began to realize just how closely the two resemble one another. The rest of the week will be dedicated to group time as they work together to construct their own raps (or poems?)!
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