Dear Momma - Tupac listening activity / Song writing

1 / 19
next
Slide 1: Slide
EngelsMiddelbare schoolvmbo, havo, vwoLeerjaar 3

This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 8 videos.

Items in this lesson

Slide 1 - Slide

Today 
Part 1 
We are going to listen to one of Tupac's most famous songs. We are going to listen to the lyrics first and then answer a few questions,


Slide 2 - Slide

Slide 3 - Video

What age was Tupac when he got kicked out on the streets
A
16
B
17
C
18

Slide 4 - Quiz

Slide 5 - Video

What happened to Tupac at school?
A
he got good grades
B
he was suspended
C
he left school on his own

Slide 6 - Quiz

Slide 7 - Video

'And who'd think in elementary, hey
I'd see the ___________ one day?
A
penitentiary (gevangenis)
B
cemetery (begraafplaats)
C
century (eeuw)

Slide 8 - Quiz

Slide 9 - Video

I finally understand
for a woman it ain't easy tryin' to ________________
A
be single
B
grow up poor
C
raise a man
D
running from the police

Slide 10 - Quiz

Slide 11 - Video

You always was committed
A poor single mother on ___________, tell me how you did it
A
drugs
B
a heartbreak
C
health care
D
welfare

Slide 12 - Quiz

Slide 13 - Video

What happend to Tupac's father?
A
he passed away
B
he sold drugs
C
he moved out
D
he took care of Tupac

Slide 14 - Quiz

Slide 15 - Video

What did Tupac send to his mother?
A
flowers
B
a bracelet
C
a ring
D
a diamond necklace

Slide 16 - Quiz

Slide 17 - Video

How many kids did Tupac's mom have
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1

Slide 18 - Quiz

Why use Tupac as an example? 
Years after his death, Tupac’s life is still felt through his legacy and his lyrics.

  • He uses real life experience to write songs 
  • He tries to be inspirational 
  • He uses metaphors

Slide 19 - Slide