Dear Momma - Tupac listening activity / Song writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

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 

What age was Tupac when he got kicked out on the streets

1. 16
2. 17
3. 18

What happend to Tupac at school?

1. he got good grades
2. he was suspended
3. he left school on his own

'And who'd think in elementary, hey
I'd see the ___________ one day?

1. penitentiary (gevangenis)
2. cemetery (begraafplaats)
3. century (eeuw)

I finally understand
for a woman it ain't easy tryin' to ________________

1. be single
2. grow up poor
3. raise a man
4. running from the police

You always was committed
A poor single mother on ___________, tell me how you did it

1. drugs
2. a heartbreak
3. health care
4. welfare

What happend to Tupac's father?

1. he passed away
2. he sold drugs
3. he moved out
4. he took care of Tupac

What did Tupac send to his mother?

1. flowers
2. a bracelet
3. a ring
4. a diamond necklace

How many kids did Tupac's mom have

1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 1

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

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