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This event at Mr. Verlin South Philadelphia High School on April 30 & May 1, 2015, delves into the impact of rap music on society and young children. Students will analyze bad influences and discuss lessons from a character named Rita. The focus lesson centers on understanding "bad influence." Vocabulary, pre-reading, and small group discussions are part of the engaging program.
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Mr. Verlin South Philadelphia High School April 30 & May 1, 2015 making predictions (#1 of 2)
Preliminaries • What is a rap artist? Do you believe they are a good influence on society?
Objectives • The students will identify at least 3 types of bad influences on young children. • The students will be able to explain why these influences are particularly bad. • The students will be able to interpret one lesson which the character Rita learned and how it speaks to their own lives.
Focus Lesson: “Bad…” • Vocabulary: “Bad Influence” (An Island Like You partner discussion guide p. 1) • Pre-Reading: pp. 1-26 in An Island Like You • Who are the characters? • What are some of the choices they might make? • Reading: pp. 1-26 in An Island Like You • Small Groups: questions #1-#5 on pp. 2 & 3 of the partner discussion guide