Conway Lit/Pop: Period 7-ZJPOPLIT-09 Assignments

Please continue to make up missing work

We are at the end of our term. Has this class changed the way you listen to music? Explain how using details from past lessons.
Do you have any suggestions for this class moving forward? Please state them.
Enter answers in private comments

There is no meeting today! Answer the multiple choice question for attendance.

In the class comments, address the song you feel is a snapshot of today. Explain why you believe this captures what we are watching in the news.

Examine the lyrics and videos of "Straight Outta Compton" by NWA, "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" by Ice Cube "Me Myself and I ": by De La Soul AND Look at the 1990s Timeline.
1. Can you identify examples of some of these specific events
reflected in the songs?
2. How does each song reflect what was going on in the 1990s?
Answer each question in the private comments. Due today!!!!!

Highlight and annotate (add comments) to the document:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. How was "Gangsta Rap" different from "Mafioso Rap"?
2. Where did "Conscious Rap" begin?
3. How does Ice Cube utilize verbal irony in the song "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It"?
4. How does the song "Me Myself and I" by De La Soul differ from songs like "Straight Outta Compton"?

IO: I will be able to identify the central idea of the poem "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by examining elements of poetry.
First reading of the poem "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Shakur.
Second Reading: Highlight and comment (annotate) on lines that reflect conflict. What is the initial conflict in the poem?
Highlight and comment (annotate) on lines that illustrate the central idea.
Answer the following questions in your document
What is a rose symbolic of? How is the Rose used as a metaphor?
Can a rose grow from a crack in concrete? What is the symbolic nature of this line?
What is concrete symbolic of? How is this line a metaphor for life?
How does the Rose stay alive? What is the message of this line?

In a paragraph, written in complete sentences, utilize the answers to the directed questions to explain the theme of the poem. Use lines from the poem that support the theme.

This question addresses the social commentary- What is Tupac trying to bring awareness to, regarding the Black community?

IO: I will be able to identify the social commentary in Tupac's lyrics and poetry by reading and listening to the songs.
Please read instruction carefully:
1. Highlight and comment (Annotate) the words or lines that address the topic of the song "Dear Mama".
2. Highlight and comment (annotate) about conflicts present in the song.
3. Highlight words/lines and comment (annotate) words that identify the central idea of the text
3. Explain how this song reflects social commentary (sends a greater message about a social issue) 3-4 sentences long, utilizing evidence from the song. Your answer should include evidence that supports the central idea of the song.

IO: I will be able to understand the events and background that influenced Tupac Shakur's lyrics by reading and annotating his biography.

Answer the question in complete sentences: I can improve my grade by...., I can do better in class by...., My grade will be improved by.....
Submit your answer in the private comments.

No Live Google Meet Today-Answer the question:

No class meet today!!! Catch up on missing work, attendance questions, etc. Marking period ends on Friday!!!!

Do Now: What two big events were a factor in racial tensions in the 1990's?
IO: I will be able to determine how Public Enemy became the social critics of America in the late 80's-early 90's.
What lines from the songs really jump out at you? Why?
Highlight those lines in your documents and answer why the line(s) is important to address in the song.
How did Public Enemy reflect the Black Panther Movement?
How do you feel about the lyrics in the songs? Explain why.

IO: I will be able to determine how Rap/Hip Hop was influenced by the Black Power Movement by reading lyrics from Public Enemy and making connections to the documentary "Black America Since MLK: Still I Rise"
Watch The videos-
Annotate the lyrics for figurative language by highlighting- identifying what purpose it serves in the lyrics
Highlight the conflict(s) present in the lyrics.
Whole class discussion- add comments to your peers comments- For example: " I agree with Ms. Conway because..."
Make connections to "Black America Since MLK: Still I Rise" documentary, with specific references from both.

As a class, you will all contribute notes from the videos. Don't worry about repetition,
I will review and update.

IO: I will be able to develop an understanding of the origins of HIP HOP music by watching the Hip Hop Documentary and taking notes.
Watch the videos first, take notes and answer the Multiple Choice Question.

IO: I will be able to determine how the central idea of the song addresses the Black Power Movement by close reading of the lyrics of the song.
Do Now: Why was it necessary for people to address inequality of Black people in songs? Send your answer in the CHAT
Read the lyrics of the song- highlight important lines that reflect the Black Power Movement.
Interpret those line in the comments: What is James Brown telling his audience?
Complete the Exit Ticket at the end of the lesson.

IO: I will be able to utilize my note taking skills to answer each question on the documentary by close reading of each question.
Begin the exam at the start of class.
After you complete the exam- submit your notes. I've returned them for you to use during test.
You must be in class and stay online to take the exam.
There is an extra credit question on the exam.

IO: I will be able to develop note taking skills by watching a documentary on Life after MLK.
IO: I will be prepared for assessments on 11/18/2020 and 11/19/2020
Focus: How can we develop an appreciation of how music and culture were affected by the Black Power Movement?

Focus: How can we compare the two songs of the introduction of the documentary.
Do Now: Look at each song- what is the obvious difference?
Interpret the highlighted words/lines in each song.
What literary devices are used in each song?

Watch Movie
Classwork to come

Answer each of the multiple choice questions. The material covers the first 25 minutes of Part 1 of the documentary. No two exams are alike.
Read each question carefully.
Turn on your cameras while taking the exam. This is a MUST!

This is the extended version.
Attendance/Classwork questions will be based on your knowledge and notes on the clips from 11/9/2020
And after, the entirety of Part 1.
This is the extended version.
Attendance/Classwork questions will be based on your knowledge and notes on the clips from
the entirety of Part 1.
You must take notes on Important people, dates, events!!!!!
You must be able to compare what you see in the documentary to what you see going on today.
You must be able to identify key figures of the Civil Rights Movement!
What was their role in the movement?

Focus: How did the civil Rights Movement affect the Hip Hop that emerged in late 1970's-Today?
Watch each of the videos:
Take notes on EACH CLIP
In a google document- type those notes, focusing on the following:
What is the theme/central idea of the clip?
What is your reaction to the content?
Prepare questions for discussion in class, what would you like to address?

Using evidence from the movie, discuss the connections between the Black Power Movement and the Black Lives Matter movement. How were the events of 55 years ago similar to what we are still seeing today?

No Live Meet today.
Continue working on your presentations for Wednesday!

Do Now: Name a current song and artist you like, that contains social commentary.
IO: I will be able to utilize annotation skills into music that addresses social commentary.
Part One:
Copy/Paste lyrics into your assignment. Identify #3 in the lyrics by highlighting and annotating in the lyrics.
1. What is the social commentary in the song? Utilize evidence that supports your answer.
2. Why do you believe this is this an important song to address in class?
3. How does the artist utilize symbolism, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, conflict in the song?
4. Answer each question in complete sentences that make up one full paragraph.
Part Two- Presentation:
See Rubric

Do Now: What is irony? How many types of irony are there?
IO: I will be able to identify how irony is utilized in a song indirectly
After video on irony:
Your sister is going to play a practical joke on her best friend. You are aware of the prank. What type of irony is this?
Katherine is a genius. Why can't I be just like her? What type of irony is this?
Donald Trump using the song "Fortunate Son" by Credence Clearwater Revival is what type of irony?

Identify the symbolism for each color given:
Green
Red
White
Black

Focus: How does Bob Dylan's lyrics in "Times Are A-Changin transcend generations, since 1963?
IO: I will be able to understand the relevance of lyrics written fifty-seven years ago and how they relate to today by reading, annotating, watching video and writing a response.
1. Watch the Biography link about Bob Dylan.
2. Read the handout on Bob Dylan. Highlight any necessary information that you believe is important in understanding who he was as a song writer. Make sure you comment on why this information is important.
3. Read the lyrics to "Times Are A-Changin"- highlight (light colors) figurative language in the song (SHAAMPOO) and any other literary devices you find, for example symbolism, theme, setting... Make sure you make a comment on the element and why it is important to further understanding of the song.
4. Answer the questions on the "Directed Questions" Document, in complete sentences.
Summary: How can the song "Times Are A-Changin" by Bob Dylan reflect what is going on today? Consider the civil unrest over police brutality, Covid-19 related issues such as; mask mandate, city and state lockdowns, and the election.

READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY!

Dear Students:
There will NOT be a live meet today. Continue to work on assignments you have not completed. Thank You.

Do Now: What is the biggest complaint about the recent protests in our country? Why are people against the protests?
IO: I will be able to understand how music recorded the historical events of the counterculture movement by reading, annotating text, and watching news clips and analyzing "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Read the article "Kent State Shooting-Causes, Facts & Aftermath
Summary: How did the Kent State Protests resemble current protests across the country?

Do Now: Listen to the song "Ohio" and read along with the lyrics.
Open the handout and answer the questions.

Answer the questions on the Google doc attachment, in complete sentences.
Read "The Journalist of the Counterculture"
Annotate the text
Summary: Who were the "Hippies"? How did their music become social commentary for America in the 1960's and 1970's?

Do Now: What does the word civil mean?
1. Watch the video on central idea. Take notes.
2. On your copy of the google doc, annotate the song for symbolism, figurative language, and central idea.
3. Watch the video on the literary element on Allusion- identify the allusions in the song in your annotations.
4. Listen to the song of the song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home".
5. Watch the video on irony- take notes
6. Listen To the song "Civil War" by Guns & Roses.
7. Copy and Paste the questions onto a new google doc and submit
8. Answer the questions that follow the lyrics.

What is the "jungle"?

Do: Now: Identify the meanings of the elements of figurative language, on a google doc.
SHAAMPOO-Simile, Hyperbole, Alliteration, Assonance, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron.
I.O.: I will be able to identify elements of figurative language and its significance to the theme in the song "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel, by watching explanatory videos and applying the elements to the lyrics.

Procedure:
Watch the two videos on figurative language. Take notes for later reference.
Identify what you are unfamiliar with: For example: Paris Island is a Marine Base Camp in South Carolina.
Annotate your copy of the song "Goodnight Saigon" for elements of Figurative Language, identify the purpose of the figurative language. For example: Her eyes were as bright as stars on a clear night. Simile that compares a girl's eyes to bright stars. This is used for characterization purposes. It expresses how she looks.
Identify any elements of symbolism in the song.
Identify the central idea of the song.

Directed Question:
What line/s in the song "Fortunate Son" can be related to parts of "Goodnight Saigon"? Why?

Summary: How does the figurative language in the song express the central idea?

Do Now: What do you think social commentary is?
IO: I will be able to identify the social commentary in the lyrics of songs by reading and listening.
Materials:
Lyrics to "Fortunate Son" by Credence Clearwater Revival
Video of Vietnam War Protests
Video Lottery Draft
Document: 11 Ways people dodged the Vietnam draft

1. What is symbolism? Identify what the items are symbols of: Google Doc
2. What lines in the song "Fortunate Son" reflect symbolism?
3. How does the symbolism enhance the central idea of the song "Fortunate Son"?

Answer the multiple Choice Question for Attendance