Dear Momma - Tupac listening activity / Song writing

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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. 

Part 2 
Songwriter Assignment 


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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 happend 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

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Choose your own song
You are going to analyse your own song. 

You will work alone OR with one partner. This assignment is to be completed before this weekend.

Open Teams --> find and make the assignment
Finished ....? --> drop it in Teams

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